Tag: gaining weight
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Researchers Reveal Artificial Sweeteners Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Artificial sweeteners have become a popular replacement for sugar, but they come with the potential for health concerns. While they add a sweet flavor to your food and drinks, they aren’t as healthy as you think. They can raise the risk of cardiac issues, including heart attacks. Some people switch to artificial sweeteners to consume…
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NYU Warns How Fast Food Restaurants Increase Type 2 Diabetes
Research by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that fast food restaurants increase type 2 diabetes risk. Unhealthy processed food also raises the likelihood of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer. Other studies have confirmed that residents living near fast food outlets have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. Diseases of…
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Study Claims What We Eat Is More Important Than How Much We Eat
A new study by the American Society of Nutrition may disprove the theory that how much we eat drives obesity. Instead, the research found that what we eat plays a much more significant role in our health. The findings could have important implications for treating obesity moving forward. Data from the Centers for Disease Control…
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Psychologist Discovers How Your Brain Can Make You Overeat
A new study conducted by a 10-member team of scientists revealed what causes people to overeat. The research team included Sergio Iñiguez, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at The University of Texas at El Paso. Iñiguez directed UTEP’s Iñiguez Behavioral Neuroscience Lab and helped formulate experimental techniques for the study Brandon Warren, Ph.D., assistant professor…