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Who’s Most Likely to Binge Eat Amid Pandemic?

A lot has been made of the so-called “quarantine 15.” Now, a new study suggests certain...
Some Vegetarian Diets Are Much Healthier Than Others

For a host of reasons, millions worldwide are deciding to give up meat and focus on...
What Athletes Should Know About COVID-19, Heart Damage and Working Out

With evidence mounting that COVID-19 can damage the heart, experts urge people to take precautions when...

Obesity Ups Odds for Severe COVID-19, But Age Matters
If you’re younger than 65 years old and obese, COVID-19 poses a special danger...
- Posted August 5, 2020
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Working Off Your Quarantine Weight Gain
Life in lockdown has led many to overeat and gain weight, a phenomenon referred...
- Posted July 7, 2020
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1 in 10 Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes Dies: Study
Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within a week of entering the...
- Posted May 29, 2020
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Keeping Kids Slim, Fit During Lockdown Isn’t Easy: Here Are Some Tips
Lots of TV time, no PE classes, and a fridge full of food: It’s...
- Posted May 21, 2020
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Extra Pounds Could Bring More Painful Joints
Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight...
- Posted May 21, 2020
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Lost Pregnancies, Diabetes May Be Linked
The more pregnancies losses a woman has, the greater her risk of developing diabetes,...
- Posted May 21, 2020
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Obesity Ups Odds for Dangerous Lung Clots in COVID-19 Patients
Obesity makes COVID-19 worse and may lead to deadly blood clots in the lungs,...
- Posted May 20, 2020
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