Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
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THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- People who drink lots of sugar-sweetened drinks may be putting themselves at a heightened risk for kidney disease, a new study suggests.
The study of more than 3,000 black men and women in Mississippi found that those who consumed the most so ... |
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Food Brings Double Dose of Pleasure to Your Brain
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THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a powerful reason why you can't resist that plate of brownies.
It turns out that eating causes the release of dopamine in your brain not once, but twice, German scientists report.
First, the feel-good hormone is unleashe ... |
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Is Juice on School Menus a Problem?
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- When given the option, students in school meal programs are more likely to choose fruit juice over more nutritious whole fruit or milk, a new study finds.
"This is a problem because compared to juice, milk and whole fruit are better sources o ... |
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Do Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Diabetes Meds?
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The bacteria living in your digestive system might determine how your body processes diabetes medications, a new review suggests.
Researchers combed through more than 100 published studies conducted in people or in rodents to see how the gut ... |
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The Secret Behind Chicken Soup's Medical Magic
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief.
But one dietitian can explain its magic.
"Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear n ... |
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Flexibility: A Must at Every Age
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Flexibility is a component of all types of movement -- from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury.
Yet flexibility training often gets lost in the shuffle or pushed to the bo ... |
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A Holiday Guide to Portion Sizes
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TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- It's not just a sign of the holiday season.
Food servings have been getting supersized everywhere, from restaurants to grocery shelves. So it can be hard to know what a recommended portion size actually looks like anymore. Whether it's a scoop ... |
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A New Mom Shape-Up: Stroller Walking
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MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The exhaustion of a new baby can have negative fitness consequences as you lose the motivation to exercise and feel there's no time to get to the gym.
But not exercising actually worsens fatigue, makes it harder to lose your baby weight, and inc ... |
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