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Dietary Improvements May Benefit Skin And Body

By Better Health Research News Desk • Aug 18th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

Poor diet – especially one that is full of saturated fats and processed foods – has been implicated in a variety of adverse health conditions, including chronic or life-threatening diseases. However, it can also affect appearance, especially the quality of one’s complexion as well as wrinkles and skin blotches.

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Increased Mortality Rate In Individuals With Large Waistline

By Donna Parker • Aug 10th, 2010 • Category: General health, Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet, Weight loss

People who have a smaller waistline may be better protected against all causes associated with death, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Adolescents With High Fat, Sodium Intake At Higher Risk Of ADHD

By Donna Parker • Jul 29th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Menopausal symptoms, Poor diet

Adolescents who eat foods that are considered part of a fast food diet may be at a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a report published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

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High-Fat Food Consumption During Pregnancy Could Increase Obesity, Diabetes Risk In Infants

By Donna Parker • Jul 19th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet

Women who consume a high-fat diet while pregnant could increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in their babies, according to findings presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting.

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Overweight Patients More Likely To Develop Dementia

By Donna Parker • Jul 15th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Health Resources News, Memory problems, Poor diet, Thursday Edition, Weight loss

Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Association’s online journal, Annals of Neurology.More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A team of researchers measured the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and measurements of abdominal fat of each patient.

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup Could Be Worse Than Regular Sugar

By Donna Parker • Jun 24th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

A new study suggests that a diet with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to unhealthy weight gain. According to researchers from Princeton University, there are some sweeteners that are worse for people than others. When test rats were given HFCS , it was found that they packed on significantly more weight than rats that were given regular sugar, despite the calories being the same.

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Tooth Decay May Increase Risk Of Obesity In Children

By Donna Parker • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet

While tooth decay can cause further dental complications, a new study has found that the problem could also increase the risk of obesity in children, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.

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Increased Salt Intake May Be Caused By Genetic Variation

By Donna Parker • Jun 18th, 2010 • Category: Blood pressure, Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet, Stroke

The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior.

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Study: Young girls Who Drink Soda More Likely To Have Unhealthy Eating Habits

By Mark McGhee • Jun 9th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet

Girls who drank soda at a young age are more likely to have unhealthy diets as they age, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

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Processed Foods, Soda May Contain Unhealthy Phosphate Levels

By Steven Marsh • May 13th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet

Consuming foods and beverages that have high phosphate levels may speed up age-related issues, according to findings published in the FASEB Journal.

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Little Association Between Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables And Cancer Prevention

By Donna Parker • May 3rd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet

While it is believed a proper diet has a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables in it, a new study shows that there is a small association between the high consumption of fruits and vegetables and reducing the overall risk of cancer.

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Study: Poor Diet Could be Linked to Ovarian Cancer Mortality

By Donna Parker • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

It may be a good idea for women to adopt an alkaline diet – which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains – as a new study suggests that it may boost their survival rate for ovarian cancer.

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Anorexics Found to Have Excess Fat in their Bone Marrow

By Donna Parker • Feb 11th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

While some individuals may want to lose weight, there are healthier ways to go about it such as an alkaline diet or nutritional supplements. Although anorexics may think they’re doing the right thing in terms of maintaining their low weight, researchers have found out that they actually are more prone to excess fat- in their bone marrow.

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Hormone May Cause Overeating Even When Full

By Donna Parker • Dec 30th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

Scientists have discovered that there may be a thought process behind why people choose to eat even when they’re full, furthering the indications of previous studies.

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Vitamin D, Fish Oil Provide Multiple Health Benefits

By Donna Parker • Nov 10th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Poor diet

Natural supplements may be a popular way for those who feel they don’t get enough nutrients in their dietary routine.

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