News tagged with healthy habits

Semen quality depends upon antioxidants

A possible relationship between men's diets and the quality of their semen has long been a discussion point. Spanish researchers have now confirmed that antioxidants, molecules which are found mainly in fruit and vegetables ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Processed, high-fat foods linked with depression

(PhysOrg.com) -- People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL (University College London) research published today.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

US replaces food pyramid with 'healthy plate'

The US government on Thursday ditched its two-decade old "pyramid" model for healthy eating and introduced a new plate symbol half-filled with fruits and vegetables to urge better eating habits.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 6

Following a healthy lifestyle is on the decline in the US

Despite the well-known benefits of having a lifestyle that includes physical activity, eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight, moderate alcohol use and not smoking, only a small proportion ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

1 in 4 Palestinian children goes without breakfast

The eating habits of children and adolescents are studied in one of the Abstracts published Online by The Lancet, with the disturbing findings that one in four children miss breakfast, one in 10 is anaemic, and one in 17 ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 01, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Doctor's health habits affect patient counseling

Physician's confidence in their abilities to counsel patients on a healthy diet and exercise may be related to their own personal habits, according to a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Sugary sports drinks mistakenly associated with being healthy: researchers

Children who practice healthy lifestyle habits such as eating fruits and vegetables and engaging in physical activity may be negatively impacting their health because they tend to consume large amounts of flavored and sports ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Why do experts seek negative feedback to get motivated?

Novices are more motivated by positive feedback than experts, who prefer a harsh critic, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Eating habits and exercise behaviors in children can deteriorate early

As children transition from preschool-age to school-age, they may develop eating habits and leisure-time patterns that may not meet current recommendations and may contribute to childhood obesity. In a study published in ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Stress, heart disease not exclusive to football coaches

(PhysOrg.com) -- It's impossible to know, unless you're Urban Meyer or one of his doctors, what exactly caused the two-time college football championship winner to see-saw decisions about his prestigious professional career ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 30, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0