Americans Still Eat Too Much and Pick the Wrong Foods, Latest Survey Finds
On average, Americans have become more health-conscious in recent year. Fewer of us smoke and more engage in regular exercise, although perhaps still not enough. But when it comes to our eating habits,...
View ArticleOrganic and Locally-Grown Foods Enjoy Increasing Popularity, But Not Because...
Consumers are more interested in where their food comes from, how it is produced, and how they can protect themselves against chemical and biological pollutants – and they are willing to pay higher...
View ArticleStress in Midlife May Increase Risk of Dementia, Study Suggests
People who undergo traumatic experiences or endure stressful situations during their midlife years may be more likely to suffer from cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss as...
View ArticleScientists Question the Validity of Food Addiction
As the obesity crisis continues to spread around the world, nutrition scientists keep looking for answers why millions of people eat more than they should. One possible explanation, some have...
View ArticleBacteria in Our Meat Supply Are Becoming Antibiotic Resistant
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report with frightening statistics on how antibiotic resistant bacteria are affecting the population, and cautioned consumers on the...
View ArticleNo Time to Be Sick
American workers put in longer hours and take less time off than their counterparts in almost any other country in the developed world. Unlike in Europe, for example, where four to six weeks paid...
View ArticleLion Share of Medical Spending Goes to Services and Treating Chronic Diseases
It is a widespread belief that the aging baby boomer generation is going to break the bank when it comes to medical costs. But while it is true that the elderly on average have greater healthcare needs...
View ArticleDon’t Go All Nuts Just Yet
Once in a while there’s some good news for people who want to eat right and keep their weight in check but are also tired of hearing about all the foods they can or should no longer enjoy because of...
View ArticleObesity and Health Don’t Go Together, Study Finds
For quite a while some experts believed that a little extra body fat would not necessarily trigger health problems. There was even talk of an “obesity paradox,” meaning that some people could derive...
View ArticleFighting the Cold Season More Effectively
You’ve had your flu shot, you wash your hands more often, you avoid crowded areas, and still there is no guarantee that you will escape the common cold or worse this year or any other. One reason why...
View ArticleEating Right Is More Expensive, but Costs Could Be Offset by Health Benefits,...
Researchers from Harvard University found that eating healthily costs more than sticking to junk food. While this shouldn’t come as a great surprise, it is the first time anyone has tried to put an...
View ArticleFor Some, Weight Problems Are an Occupational Hazard
It has been well established that numerous factors other than liking your food too much can contribute to weight problems, including stress, sleeplessness, poverty, and even geographical differences....
View ArticleExperts Are Beginning to See Changes in Eating Patterns of Americans
More Americans cut back on calories, choose healthier foods, cook meals at home, and eat out less often than they used to, according to a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
View ArticleMore Reasons to Cut Back on Sodas
A recent study published by Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy group, found that caramel color, which is added to many soft drinks, especially colas to give them a brownish hue, may in fact contain...
View ArticleWorkers’ Health, a Priority for Business Leaders
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, issues of health and wellness are at the center of numerous events and gatherings. The topic has been addressed here before, but interest has...
View ArticleFDA Plans to Update Food Labels, but Will It Help Consumers?
It has been 20 years since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last issued guidelines for food labels as they appear on bags and packages in supermarkets and grocery stores. Since then, consumer...
View ArticlePrevention, the Right Path to Better Health
An important part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. “Obamacare,” is the inclusion of preventive healthcare measures in most insurance policies. According to the new legislation, healthcare plans...
View ArticleNutrition Science, an Imprecise Discipline, Still the Best We’ve Got to Work...
Nutrition experts and health counselors dispense endless advice on how to eat right and stay healthy, but apparently to little avail, considering the ever-growing obesity crisis with all its...
View ArticlePublic Health, a Leading Indicator of National Wealth
A country’s gross domestic product (GDP) has long been the predominant measure for its wealth and standard of living of its citizens. In reality, however, that’s only a small element of the entire...
View ArticleHealth Effects of Marital Bliss
A happy marriage has long been believed to add to people’s wellbeing. Studies going back to the mid-nineteenth century concluded that married men and women lived on average longer, healthier lives than...
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