How One Community Lost 160,000 Pounds Together
A health organization in Maryland challenged their community to lose 1 million pounds by 2030 to fight obesity and bring people together. Starting in 2020, the …
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Living Healthy Can Cut Your Risk of Early Death in Half
Researchers followed over 111,000 Korean adults for 18 years to see how healthy lifestyle choices affected their chances of living longer. People who did five …
Read MoreWhat Causes Kidney Stones? A Study of 1,296 People
Kidney stones are a common health problem that affects many people worldwide. Researchers in Jordan studied 1,296 people to understand why some develop kidney …
Read MoreMost Iranians Do Well on Heart Health, But Exercise and Diet Need Work
Researchers in Iran checked the heart health of over 25,000 adults using a simple 7-point checklist from the American Heart Association. The good news: most …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise May Help Fight Depression and Anxiety
Researchers studied 182 adults who were experiencing emotional stress to see if following healthy lifestyle guidelines could improve their mental health. They …
Read MoreHow Staying Active and Happy Can Help You Live Longer After 80
Researchers studied over 30,000 Chinese people aged 80 and older for 20 years to understand what helps them live longer. They found that people who didn't …
Read MoreHow Your Neighborhood Shapes What You Eat and How Active You Are
Researchers in Accra, Ghana studied how the design of neighborhoods—like whether there are parks, sidewalks, and grocery stores nearby—affects what people eat …
Read MoreYour Complete Guide to Eating and Living Healthy
A major health organization has put together a comprehensive guide on how to live a healthier life. The guide covers everything from what you should eat …
Read MoreHow Food Choices Help Prevent Disease and Stay Healthy
This chapter explores the powerful connection between what we eat and our ability to prevent serious diseases. Researchers and nutrition experts explain how …
Read MoreYour Skin Color Shows How Many Veggies You Really Eat
Researchers studied 2,078 college students in Italy to see if they could measure how healthy someone's diet is just by looking at their skin. They found that …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Sleep, and Food Help Your Mental Health
The World Psychiatric Association released a major plan for 2023-2026 focused on helping people's mental health through simple lifestyle changes. The plan …
Read MoreHealthy Habits Lower Heart Disease Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers studied 518 people with type 1 diabetes to see if healthy lifestyle choices could protect their hearts. They looked at seven healthy habits: …
Read MoreCancer in Young Adults Rising in China, But Deaths Are Dropping
Researchers looked at cancer cases in young people ages 15-39 in China over 30 years (1990-2021). They found that while more young people are getting cancer, …
Read MoreHow a Healthy Liver Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Researchers studied 630 older adults to understand how lifestyle choices, diet, and liver health affect memory and thinking skills. They found that people with …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Mediterranean Countries Eat Too Much Junk Food
Researchers surveyed over 2,000 parents in five Mediterranean countries to understand why children and teenagers eat so much unhealthy ultra-processed …
Read MoreEating Better and Moving More Together Works Best for Weight
Researchers followed over 7,000 adults for about 7 years to see how changes in eating habits and exercise affected their body weight and fat. They found that …
Read MoreHealthy Habits May Help Men With Fertility Problems
Researchers in Iran studied 300 men who couldn't have children and compared them to 300 men who could. They looked at eight different healthy lifestyle habits …
Read MoreColorectal Cancer is Growing Fast: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at colorectal cancer cases around the world from 1990 to 2021 and found that the disease is becoming more common, especially in China and …
Read MoreHealthy Habits Cut Depression Risk After Stroke by 80%
After a stroke, about 1 in 5 survivors experience depression, which can slow their recovery. Researchers looked at data from over 700 stroke survivors in the …
Read MoreSimple Habits Can Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Older Adults
Researchers studied over 17,000 older adults in China who have high blood pressure to see if healthy habits could protect them from stroke. They found that …
Read MoreBoys and Girls Eat Differently: What a School Health Program Found
Researchers studied how 1,037 Italian students aged 8-14 eat and exercise, and whether a school nutrition program called MaestraNatura could help them make …
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