Subconscious serving-size markers may help people break the fattening pattern of mindless munching.
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The Healthland Podcast: Diets, Divorce and Cigarettes
On the podcast this week: results from a major Harvard study on how to eat right. Also, a controversial new trend in how some divorced parents are raising their children. And finally, the war over government labeling of …
Study: How ‘Fake’ Fats Can Make You Really Fat
“Diet” snacks usually contain some sort of fake fat or sugar — a synthetic substitute that helps make the food taste as sweet or as rich as the real thing, but without the calories. The thinking is that eating fake fats will …
Study: The Best and Worst Foods for Healthy Weight
When it comes to keeping your weight down, a new study by Harvard researchers suggests that the quality of your food matters more than its calorie count.
Why French Fries Are Such Good Comfort Food
Ever wonder why French fries, potato chips and Cheetos are so appealing when you’re feeling stressed? A new study suggests that elevated levels of salt in the body lower stress hormones and raise levels of oxytocin, a hormone …