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More Articles from Exercise Information: MORE RESOURCES: Improving childhood obesity, sleep apnea, and learning impairment may require addressing all three factors, a new study suggests. When blood sugar levels drop your level of "willpower" may plummet as well, researchers say, especially for people who are already overweight. New research published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that high levels of cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The "sweet spot" appears to be drinking one to six units of alcohol per week, researchers say. No studies have been conducted yet, but some experts say that caffeinated drinks such as tea may work similarly to stimulant medications. Participants who showed up to a virtual gym in the online game Second Life lost as much weight as real-world gym members, a new study has found. The U.S. has unveiled a new healthy eating icon called MyPlate, to replace the older and more controversial food pyramid. The idea that "thin is in" appears to have taken root around the globe--even in countries where chubbiness was once considered attractive, anthropologists at Arizona State University report. The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests. A new study suggests that older adults who eat the most fish may have stronger bones than their peers. Getting the right amount of sleep and reducing stress may jump start weight loss--even for people who already have a healthy eating and exercise regiment, new research has found. If you have diabetes, you may experience better blood sugar control if your primary doctor has an empathetic bedside manner, a new study suggests. Experts say people who are morbidly obese may do damage to their knees that even significant weight loss cannot improve. A new government study suggests there's a "diabetes belt" of states in the Southeastern U.S. which has a much higher rate of diabetes than other parts of the country. Unilever USA has issued a recall of six different best-if-used-by dated Skippy Reduced Fat peanut butters because of the risk of salmonella infection. |
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