According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.8% of Americans are now obese. Compare that figure to Japan, where the World Health Organization notes only 4.3% of the population is obese. While there are a multitude of factors at play, one group of scientists is suggesting rice consumption may play a role in the stark […]
Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks
A major study has highlighted the scale of the obesity problem in the UK, with a significant risk of death and disease attached to weight gain. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 were at 70% higher risk of developing heart failure than their healthy weight peers (18.5-25 BMI). The study of 2.8 […]
Severely obese people in middle age 50% more likely to die early, study finds
Researchers urged obese individuals to ask their doctors to be assessed for any obesity-related diseases. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA People who are severely obese in middle age are 50% more likely to die early than those of a healthy weight, according to a large study of UK data. The research shows people with the highest levels […]
One in five Chinese children is overweight or obese, and the booming economy may be to blame, study reveals
One in five Chinese children is overweight or obese, a new study has found, up from just 1 in 20 in 1995. The research, published Tuesday, found that while China’s rapid economic growth over the past two decades had been accompanied by a reduction in childhood growth stunting and thinness, the country has also seen […]
The Community You Live In Can Affect Your Weight, Obesity Study Says
Beyond influence from friends and family, the people in your neighborhood can also have an affect on your weight, a study published in JAMA Pediatrics in 2018 says. Researchers studied communities to see whether living in a place with a higher rate of obesity puts parents and kids at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese. […]
Eat nuts daily and stay away from dementia: Study
The World Health Organization estimates that globally, the number of people living with dementia is at 47 million. China has the largest population of people with dementia. Eat nuts daily and stay away from dementia: Study | Photo Credit: Getty Images Melbourne: Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day may improve thinking, reasoning and memory, […]
Low-Carb Diets Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Says New Study
Low-carbohydrate diets are very trendy right now, but following them in the long-term may spell doom for your heart. A new study has said that a diet that derives low amount of calories from healthy carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits and starchy vegetables may put you at a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), […]
Fast Foods Less Healthy Today Than 30 Years Ago, Responsible for Rise in Obesity: Study
Despite the addition of healthy foods such as salads and sprouts to the menu, fast food is less healthy today than it was 30 years ago, and is increasingly contributing to obesity, say researchers. The study, led by Boston University, demonstrates that the calories, portion sizes, and sodium content overall have worsened (increased) over time […]
Morning exercise, short breaks from sitting lower high blood pressure: study
Combining 30 minutes of morning exercise with short walking breaks throughout the day may help control blood pressure, an Australian study suggests. Adding three-minute walking breaks to disrupt prolonged periods of sitting benefited older, overweight or obese women in particular, the study authors report in the journal Hypertension. “Prolonged sitting is a common behavior in […]
Impossible to feed 10 billion without diet revamp by 2050, says study
Thirty-five per cent of daily calories from grains and tubers; protein mainly from plants, with not more than 14 gram of red meat a day; and 500 grams of fruits and vegetables. That’s the ideal diet recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health — not only from the perspective of providing a nutritious […]