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Diet & Fitness
Walking to School, Libraries and Markets Helps Keep Kids Slimmer
A cluster of studies relies upon geographical data-mapping to analyze the impact of neighborhood on children’s health.
64 Calories a Day: What Kids Need to Cut to Reverse the Obesity Trend
Researchers analyzed historical data on children’s height and weight and calculated that the childhood obesity rate will rise to 21% by 2020 unless children eat less, exercise more or both.
For Successful Weight Loss, Forget Fad Diets and Pills
A survey of successful weight losers highlights the strategies that worked: exercising and eating fewer calories and less fat
Fish Oil for Heart Attack Prevention: Is It a Myth?
A new study finds that omega-3 fatty acids don’t help patients with heart disease avoid future heart-related problems.
Most Parents of Overweight Kids Don’t Hear It from the Doctor
Less than a third of parents of overweight kids and just over half of parents of very obese kids are informed by their physicians. What’s the problem?
The Healthiest Places to Live in the U.S., Ranked
How healthy is your county? An interactive survey ranks 3,000 U.S. counties on health measures including the number of fast food restaurants and the level of physical activity among residents.
How ‘Bring Your Dog to Work’ Days Could Lower Stress
A study finds that your four-legged companion can be a great stress reliever at work and encourage better relationships with co-workers too
Dukan Diet Founder to Face Ethics Hearing
Should teens get extra points for being thin? Dr. Pierre Dukan, the French founder of the controversial Dukan Diet, thinks so.
Mom Puts Her 7-Year-Old Daughter on a Diet, then Writes About It in Vogue
Why did Dara-Lynn Weiss choose to explore the very private and sensitive topic of her young daughter’s weight in the very public pages of a fashion glossy?
‘Pink Slime’ Maker Cuts Back Production. Is That a Good Thing?
Faced with dropping sales, the maker of so-called pink slime decides to suspend operations at three plants.
Can Eating Chocolate Help Keep You Slim?
When it comes to chocolate, you might just be able to have your sweet and eat it, too.
Popcorn Is Packed with Antioxidants
Don’t discount the health benefits of popcorn — it’s full of fiber and, according to a new analysis, antioxidants too.