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Obesity Weighs Down Pregnancy Outcomes
Being overweight can be a burden for an expectant mother. When it comes to labor and delivery, that extra weight can cause certain complications for both the mother and child.
More Sugar May Mean More Diabetes
Gaining too much weight increases the risk of diabetes. But your diabetes risk may rely as much on what you eat as it does on how much you eat.
A Breath Of Fresh Air For Cyclists
Cycling seems like a good way to exercise, reduce traffic on roads and save on transportation costs, but riding behind exhaust fumes from vehicles can be more than unpleasant. Cities like Berkeley in California are designing alternative route to allow cyclists to commute without the unwanted extras.
Whole Body Matters in Cervical Cancer
An increased risk for cervical cancer may be found in women who have a combination of other health concerns. Fortunately, a healthy diet and exercise can help.
Have A Drink, Not Four
Crossing the line between one or two drinks to three or four isn’t difficult, but it may not be healthy. Researchers have found that many people have been drinking too much.
Shedding Fat Before Breakfast
If maximizing weight loss is the goal, it may be better to save the oatmeal until after the morning jog, instead of before.
The Obesity-Inactivity-Cancer Chain
The link between obesity and cancer is nothing new. Lack of regular exercise and cancer are also teammates. A new study has added some links to this chain of knowledge.
Toss the Vitamin D and Calcium?
Preventing the risk of fractures as you grow older is important. Previously, vitamin D and calcium supplements were thought to help reduce that risk – but recommendations have changed.
A Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet?
You might have heard about the Mediterranean diet. It involves eating certain specific "healthy" fats and less processed carbohydrates. It might also help stave off heart disease.
The Weighty Issue of Ovarian Cancer
Loads of health problems have been linked to obesity in recent medical studies. Fortunately, ovarian cancer and obesity don't necessarily go hand-in-hand.