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Women have complicated relationship with media body image, diets
The urge to lose weight is often rooted in the desire to improve one's cardiovascular health and to reduce the likelihood of chronic disease. However, a new study suggests that for women, watching one's weight may also be connected to media portrayals of the "ideal" body type.Research published in the journal Communication Research indicates that college-age females who view women's magazines for five days tend to experience an increase in body satisfaction - at first, anyway.The team noticed that after time had passed, these women also tended to begin engaging in dieting behaviors, some of which were harmful, such as skipping meals entirely.The study's authors concluded that women's body images may be intricately tied to media images of thinness. Researchers noted that this principle may have positive effects, such as the urge to eat right, and negative ones, like yo-yo dieting or other practices that healthcare experts do not recommend.Individuals looking to maintain a healthy weight may be in need of a steady eating regimen that includes lean proteins, whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables and antioxidant-rich green tea. ... Full Story
- Women have complicated relationship with media body image, diets
Research published in the journal Communication Research indicates that college-age females who view women's magazines for five days tend to experience an increase in body satisfaction - at first, anyway. Celebrity Weight Loss News...
- Natalie Portman sticks to veggies, dairy products
For pregnant women, a balanced regimen packed with produce and supplemented with other food groups is particularly important, which is why Natalie Portman is following just this sort of eating plan. Celebrity Weight Loss News...
- Boston continues to fight obesity with sugary drink ban
Many Boston coffee shops and food vendors will be cutting some beverages out of their usual stock due to a new ban that prohibits the sale of sugary drinks on city property, according to a recent article published in the Boston Globe. Healthy Eating News...
- Natural juices may provide same health benefits as fruit
Many studies have indicated that ingredients found in fruits and vegetables, particularly antioxidants, may help improve an individual's overall health. Healthy Eating News...
- Blueberries may limit fat formation
Many people have heard that ingredients found in blueberries are good for one's heart. Healthy Eating News...
- Study: Soy foods don't increase risk of recurrence for breast cancer survivors
A report delivered at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research indicated that women who have survived breast cancer may eat consume plenty of soy-based foods, like tofu, without fear of the recurrence of the disease. Hormone Health News...
- Organic labels may not imply calorie-conscious choices
Researchers from Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management recently conducted a study to determine whether shoppers who choose organic food items do so because they perceive these options as being good for their diets. Healthy Eating News...
- Researchers investigate the process of fat formation
While moderate amounts of adipose tissue promote good health, many individuals who are overweight or obese suffer from related diseases. Obesity News...
- Many Mediterraneans may not be eating a Mediterranean-style diet
A recent study has found that Mediterranean citizens may have higher rates of cardiovascular disease than once thought, perhaps due to the fact that many are straying from their well-known diet of produce and fish. Obesity News...
- Green tea may reduce postmenopausal bone loss, inflammation
Researcher Chwan-Li Shen recently stated that the polyphenols found in green tea appear to reduce inflammation in postmenopausal women, an effect which may in turn reduce their risk of bone loss. Healthy Eating News...
- Warning labels may be an effective strategy for discouraging fatty snacks
n order to help curb America's obesity epidemic, some states have implemented junk food taxes, which many health experts say they hope will discourage unhealthy snack options. Healthy Eating News...
- Eating fruit may give bodily health more than one boost
A wealth of studies have shown that eating more fruit can decrease the likelihood of cancer, heart disease, obesity and stroke, while improving vascular flexibility. Healthy Eating News...
- Compound found in tangerines may hinder obesity and related diseases
Flavanoids that are unique to tangerines may help individuals with unhealthy diets fight obesity and stave off diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study published in the journal Diabetes. Diabetes News...
- Pineapple and fava beans are two healthy choices to consider during the month of April
The majority of American moms strive to include more fruits and vegetables in their family's diet to promote healthy weight and good nutrition, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). Healthy Eating News...
- Fat found in eggs, meat may increase heart disease risk, depending on gut flora
A study published in the journal Nature found that consuming lecithin, a fatty substance found in liver, cheese and egg yolks, increased the risk of cardiovascular disease among mice whose intestinal bacteria metabolized the substance into choline. General Dieting Studies...
- Fish oil may help body better utilize breast cancer medication
The study, which was conducted by scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, determined that consuming a diet containing large amounts of fish oil in it may boost the body's uptake of tamoxifen, a common breast cancer treatment. General Dieting Studies...
- Quality may trump quantity when it comes to dieting tactics
In order to lose weight, many people take on new eating regimens. Weight Loss News...
- Many students base their eating habits around online media
Results from a study that was conducted by researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology indicate that college-age students are turning to social media as their primary source of dietary guidance, as well as outside communication. Healthy Eating News...
- Smiling can encourage children to eat vegetables
Research published in the journal Obesity found that parents who want to encourage their children to try new foods often unconsciously smile more when proffering the item. The study determined that this principle may be manipulated to positive effect. Healthy Eating News...
- Lamb experiment sheds light on mother-child obesity link
A recent study published in the Journal of Physiology found that lambs born to overweight mothers are more likely to be overweight themselves. Obesity News...
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