How Changing Your Food Habits Helps You Lose Weight
Researchers studied a program called Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities that taught women in rural areas about eating better and exercising more. Over 6 …
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What Kids Learn About Food in School Isn't Enough
Researchers looked at nutrition classes in schools across the United States to see what students are actually learning about healthy eating. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Hospital Workers Struggle to Eat Healthy (And How to Fix It)
Doctors and nurses work in stressful, fast-paced hospital environments that make it hard to eat well. Researchers studied 38 healthcare workers who had tried …
Read MoreFun Board Game Helps Older Adults Learn to Prevent Diabetes
Researchers created a board game called 'Stable Sugar Winner' to teach older adults how to eat healthier and prevent diabetes. Forty-nine older adults played …
Read MoreTeaching Older Adults Healthy Habits Really Works
Researchers wanted to know if teaching older adults about healthy living could actually change their behavior. They worked with 118 seniors in Iran, giving …
Read MoreBetter Diabetes Education Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new way to teach pregnant women with gestational diabetes about healthy eating. The teaching method combined two proven approaches: one …
Read MoreWhy Indian Teens Choose Unhealthy Snacks: What Parents Should Know
Researchers in India interviewed 62 teenagers about their snacking habits to understand why they often choose unhealthy snacks instead of nutritious ones. The …
Read MoreScuba Diving and Meditation Help Adults Lose Weight and Feel Better
Researchers studied a unique program that combines scuba diving with mindfulness meditation to help adults with obesity. Ten people participated in interviews …
Read MoreEating Colorful Foods Makes Meals More Fun and Healthier
Researchers wanted to know if paying attention to the colors of food on your plate could make eating more enjoyable and help people make better food choices. …
Read MoreOne Person's Weight Loss Medicine May Help Their Partner Too
Researchers observed something surprising: when one person in a couple started taking a weight loss medication called tirzepatide, their partner—who wasn't …
Read MoreCan Your Phone Help You Crave Junk Food Less?
Researchers tested whether a simple phone game could help people reduce cravings for unhealthy foods they wanted to eat less of. Over two weeks, 156 people …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Plan Helps Protect Heart Arteries in Older Adults
Researchers studied 1,000 older adults with high blood pressure to see if a special eating plan could help protect their heart arteries. Half the group …
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