Laura Julstorm, Hana Rahman National Center for Health Research Active video games have become popular amongst children ages 6-17. Active games, or exergames, simulate real life physical activities like dancing, bowling, swimming, etc.,requiring players to move around. Exergames market themselves as a way to get off the couch, get active, and stay healthy. Active games […]
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Artificial Sweeteners: Do They Help You Lose Weight or Gain it? Are they Safe?
When people want to treat themselves to something sweet without having to treat themselves to a larger pants size too, they often reach for low-calorie, artificial sweeteners. But do artificial sweeteners actually help you lose weight? The answer is apparently not — and there are concerns about their safety if consumed in large quantities.
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NCHR gives you the skinny on the calorie counts for many menu choices offered by some of the most popular fast food chains. Take a look — you may be surprised!
Read More »Eating Habits That Improve Health and Help with Weight Loss and BMI
More and more research studies are confirming the importance of keeping body mass index (BMI) and waistline measurements under control in order to reduce the risk of disease and premature death. Keeping track of calories and fat percentages can be confusing, and the nutrition labels on the foods we buy aren’t always that helpful. How are consumers supposed to figure out which diet advice is just hype – that ultimately don’t contribute to better health – and which advice offers good, medically sound information?
Read More »Fitness Tracking Apps and Eating Disorders
Belinda Gorsuch, National Center for Health Research December 15, 2022 It seems there is an app for everything. About 69% of adults track health indicators, such as steps, calories, and hydration [1]. But, has fitness tracking technology gone too far? Some believe our phones can help us improve our diet and exercise routines. Others claim […]
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