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Is This Bad Habit Causing Your Weight Gain?
You’ve cut out the snacks, you’ve cut out the sweets, you’ve cut out the unhealthy eats. Added in regular exercise and all the things you’re supposed to do, but you’re...
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Smoking for Weight Loss? Do This Instead
It’s been decades since we learned that smoking can kill you, but why is it that people – especially young people – continue to smoke? One surprising reason is to...
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Early Antibiotics Exposure Leads to Obesity Later
When you’re born, you get everything from your parents – your genes, your name, and even your habits. But did you know that you also get your gut bacteria from...
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To Lose Weight, Replace Unhealthy Foods with Fruits & Veggies
So you want to lose weight? It’s not rocket science. Just add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, right? It’s not so simple, according to researchers at the University...
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Too Many Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Even after the rush of the holiday season, many of us feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done. Sacrificing sleep time and feeling...
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Exercise Blunts Effects of Overeating & Inactivity
The holidays are a time of indulgence, and quite often, our workout gets pushed to the wayside in favor of food, friends, and alcohol. But how much damage can a...
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Marital Status Determines Weight Gain or Loss
Whether you’re planning on getting married or going through a divorce, these major life changes can influence whether you gain or lose weight. But, when it comes to large weight...
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5 Quality Foods to Prevent Long-Term Weight Gain
If you’re a meat and potatoes person, then you may want to rethink what you’re eating. That’s because with each additional serving of these foods, you’re likely to gain several...
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Sedentary Work Has Contributed to U.S. Weight Gain
A shift in the past 50 years from a manufacturing toward a service driven economy, accounts for a significant portion of the increase in the average weight of U.S. men...