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  Women less concerned about weight than men, new research finds

  Lifestyle | August 07, 2016 15:01 IST

  These days women appear to be accepting their bodies more than in the past, especially regarding weight, than men, according to a new research. Body dissatisfaction is not only a common predictor of eating disorders,

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  Obesity and alcohol make Indians more prone to cancer: Experts

  Lifestyle | August 07, 2016 13:15 IST

  Medical experts have claimed that Indians are more prone to oesophageal and other types of cancer because of lazy lifestyle and improper food habits as well as alcohol intake.

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  This is how obesity can make your brain ten years older

  Lifestyle | August 05, 2016 16:05 IST

  The brains of middle-aged people who are overweight or obese may be 10 years 'older' than their lean counterparts, a new study has claimed. According to the researchers at University of Cambridge in the UK,

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  Higher BMI not related to bigger risk of heart attack, death for heavier twin sibling

  Lifestyle | August 05, 2016 12:15 IST

  A higher body mass index (BMI) may not lead to increased risk of heart attacks or death for the heavier among the two twin siblings, a new study suggests. According to researchers at Umea

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  Smoking, obesity degrades quality of life among lung disease patients

  Lifestyle | July 29, 2016 14:09 IST

  Patients who survived a fatal lung disease find their lifestyle factors having greater impact on their subsequent quality of life than how sick they were in the hospital, findings of a new study have claimed.

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  Why obese women can not help but always think about eating

  Lifestyle | July 23, 2016 15:06 IST

  A recent study has revealed that women suffering from severe obesity often report willingness to eat uncontrollably as their brain’s reward centres continue to respond to food cues even after they have eaten enough and are no longer hungry.

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  Love eating? Here is how your obsession for food could affect your kids

  Lifestyle | July 04, 2016 19:15 IST

  A recent study has indicated that parents, particularly fathers, can play a vital role in preventing obesity in young adults.

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  Obesity can contribute to multiple sclerosis; increases risk by 40%: Study

  Lifestyle | June 30, 2016 9:06 IST

  There is more than one reason to worry if you are an obese young adult, warn researchers, saying that such people are at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), among other health hazards.

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  17% Indian pregnant women suffer from obesity, diabetes

  Lifestyle | June 25, 2016 11:05 IST

  At least 17 per cent of the pregnant women in India are suffering from obesity and diabetes and carry a high risk of transferring the diseases to their babies, leading gynaecologist said on Friday.

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  Obesity can cause depression in kids: Study

  Lifestyle | May 25, 2016 17:45 IST

  Kids as young as age six suffering from obesity are likely to be introverts and show more signs of depression, a research report has claimed.

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  Skinny people may suffer from Type 2 diabetes and obesity

  Lifestyle | March 21, 2016 14:17 IST

  New York:If you think that skinny people don’t get type 2 diabetes then you need to think again. According to a new research,a weak ecosystem of bacteria in human gut which is due to poor

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  5 ways to get a flat and toned stomach

  Lifestyle | December 18, 2015 17:15 IST

  Celebrities always inspire the commoners with their flat, toned stomachs. One can achieve that perfect midriff if one follows right exercise regime and diet, says an expert.Personal trainer and outdoor fitness expert Rob Jones shares

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  Obesity and diabetes increase bone fracture risk

  Lifestyle | November 18, 2015 17:47 IST

  New York: Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study.The researchers also found that exercise can not only only

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  In 8 years, indian boys get taller by 3 cm and girls by 1 cm

  India | September 23, 2015 14:09 IST

  Eighteen-year-old boys from India's middle and upper classes are 3 cm taller and girls 1 cm taller than they were eight years ago, according to the latest growth charts published this year for children aged

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  Now lose flab with the help of gut bacteria

  Lifestyle | September 13, 2015 9:07 IST

  London: Biologists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have for the first time identified in detail how some of our most common intestinal bacteria interact during metabolism.New research enables “tailored” diet advice - based

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  Obesity increases risk of breast cancer

  Lifestyle | August 28, 2015 8:42 IST

  New York: Obesity results in stiffer breast tissue that promotes the growth of cancer, a new study says.Obesity leads to a stiffening of the meshwork material that surrounds fat cells in the breast, called the

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  Grandparents' love can make kids fat: Study

  Lifestyle | July 17, 2015 23:10 IST

  London: Grandparents are often extremely fond of their grandchildren but a study says that affection from grandparents may lead to childhood obesity.Grandparents tend to indulge, overfeed and protect grandchildren in their care from physical chores,

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  Smart city wouldn't be reality if children not safe:Kiren Rijiju

  Politics | July 17, 2015 22:14 IST

  New Delhi: Crime against children in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are disappointing and smart cities will not be a reality if the children are not safe, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju

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  Kids watching overweight cartoon characters gain weight faster : Study

  Lifestyle | July 15, 2015 13:05 IST

  New York: Children consume more high-calorie food such as cookies and candy after observing egg-shaped cartoon characters that they perceive to be overweight, a study said.Children tend to perceive ovoid, or egg-shaped, characters as overweight

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  Daily habits that are adding extra kilos on you

  Lifestyle | June 17, 2015 18:05 IST

  Are you gaining weight instead of putting efforts to loose it? Are the strict diet charts and gym exercises falling flat in your case?Don't worry! You are not the only one facing this problem. Gaining