Brain Activity In Overweight Children Improves With Exercise


The brain activity and thinking ability of inactive and overweight children improves with exercise. The results of a study of 171 x 7 – 11 year old sedentary and overweight children presents educators the proof they need to make sure that regular physical activity is a part of each and…
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Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Determined 7 Years Before Pregnancy


The risk of gestational diabetes can be determined up to 7 years before pregnancy based on assessing measures of body weight and blood sugar routinely.
580 ethnically diversified women participated in the study and women who experienced gestational diabetes while pregnant were compared to those…
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16:8 Fasting Diet Proven To Be Effective For Weight Loss


There is now preliminary scientific evidence that supports the 16:8 diet, which can be another effective weight loss tool. According to a study, fasting every day is effective for reducing weight and lowering blood pressure. The study examined how time-restricted eating affected weight loss in…
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Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked To Reduced Breast Cancer Risk


A study has indicated that higher vitamin D levels are associated with reduced breast cancer risk. Data was pooled from 2 randomized clinical trials consisting of 3,325 participants and a prospective study consisting of 1,713 participants for examining the association between breast cancer risk…
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“Strenuous Exercise Weakens The Immune System” Proven To Be A Myth


Research findings from the 1980s led to the popular belief that taking part in endurance sports will suppress the immune system and increase risk of infection. An in depth analysis of research articles which have been published since the 1980s has proven this to be a myth.[1]
Researchers have…
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Breastfeeding For 6 Months Can Help Reduce Diabetes Risk


According to a study, women who breastfeed for 6 months or more have almost half the risk of type 2 diabetes during their childbearing years. The study revealed a significant association between duration of breastfeeding and reduced risk of diabetes, even after all other possible risk factors…
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Low-Calorie Sweeteners Could Increase Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome


A study on fat samples and stem cells derived from fat indicates that low-calorie sweetener consumption could promote metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors: high blood pressure, abdominal fat, unhealthy cholesterol levels and high blood sugar, which increase the risk of heart and blood…
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