2008

26

Feb

Lose Weight Safely with the Mediterranean Diet

People from Mediterranean countries such as Greece or Italy have a smaller risk of heart disease and enjoy longer lives, studies have repeatedly showed. Researchers wondered what is the reason for the better health of the Mediterranean people.
Dieticians have found similarities between the diets, level of cholesterol, and heart disease frequency of the populations around [...]

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2007

6

Dec

TV Watching Makes Children Overweight, Says New Study

The more time a three-year old child spends in front of the TV, the more calories he consumes, according to Harvard researchers. Increased TV watching is associated with larger intake of junk-food and decreased intake of healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, dietary fibers, or calcium.
Every hour spent in front of the TV makes children [...]

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