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 | The Shame of 'Fat Shaming'  Those affected by weight bias more likely to have heart disease risk factors, study suggests
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 Trying to shame an overweight or obese person into losing weight won't motivate them to do so, and may even raise their risk for heart disease and other health problems, a new study suggests. The ... » Read the full article | | Timing of Your Meals Might Reduce Heart Risks  American Heart Association report suggests eating more earlier in the day may be healthier
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 People who want a healthy heart should be mindful of not only what they eat, but when they eat, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The report is a r... » Read the full article | | Teach Your Kids to Use Media in Healthy Ways  Even toddlers can benefit from educational TV and apps, pediatricians say
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2017 Some pediatric health experts may have loosened the reins a bit on "screen time" for the youngest of children, but that doesn't mean parents should rely on electronic devices as babysitters, one pediatrician... » Read the full article | | Could the 'Mediterranean' Diet Help Prevent ADHD?  There's no solid proof, but encouraging healthy eating is a wise move, specialist says
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2017 Kids who follow a Mediterranean diet -- high in fruits, vegetables and "good" fats -- may be less likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a small study suggests. Research on... » Read the full article | | Ways to Stay Active in Winter  Sledding, climbing stairs -- even house-cleaning -- are great pursuits that burn calories, dietary experts say
SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 2017 Adults should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day -- even in the depths of winter, a leading group of dietary and nutrition professionals advises. And children should get at lea... » Read the full article | | No Torture, Psychologists' Group Says to Trump  President urged to continue ban on 'inhuman' practices like waterboarding
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2017 Torture is ineffective and cruel, says a group of U.S. psychologists urging President Donald Trump not to restart the CIA's so-called "enhanced" interrogation program. Trump has said he would sign ... » Read the full article | | | | | Featured: | | eHealth Portal Health and medical information changes rapidly--even hourly. New studies and findings are reported daily. It is imperative for eHealth portals to stay up-to-date with these studies and findings to encourage their visitors to bookmark and visit daily. | | |
