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01/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Study: Those who live near fast food restaurants are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes

Junk food is bad for your health, and the regular consumption of fast food is often linked to problems like obesity. According to a U.K. study, simply living near a fast food restaurant can even increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved a collaboration between researchers from the Healthy High-Density Cities Lab at […]

01/11/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The dangers of aspartame explained

Whether you have diabetes or you’re trying to lessen your sugar intake, chances are you’ve already replaced table sugar (sucrose) with an artificial sweetener called aspartame. This sugar substitute has fewer calories, but studies have shown that the use of aspartame also comes with various health risks. What is aspartame and why is it bad […]

01/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking international study reveals that adolescents who eat fast food are 40% more likely to have severe asthma

A study has revealed one more reason to stop eating fast food: it is linked to the “the rising prevalence of asthma and allergies, especially among children.” How is fast food linked to asthma? Published data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has revealed that over one in […]

12/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Are Alzheimer’s and sugar consumption linked? Studies detail the deadly connection

Most people think that sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s disease are two unrelated health issues. However, according to various studies, consuming too much sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Excess sugar and Alzheimer’s You need to be extremely careful when it comes to limiting your sugar intake, especially since most food companies try to add […]

12/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Common food processing techniques linked to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes

Preparing foods a certain way can affect their nutrient content, especially vegetables. But did you know that there are cooking methods that can also increase your diabetes risk? According to several Australian studies, which involved researchers from Monash University and the University of Queensland, common food processing techniques are linked to a risk of Type 2 diabetes. These include […]

12/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

TV marketing found to be promoting unhealthy food, contributing to the escalating obesity epidemic

Most people probably just ignore ads while watching their favorite teams face each other during big sporting events, but kids can’t always ignore commercials for various products, such as junk food and beverages. According to a study involving social scientists, most food and beverages advertised via multi-million-dollar television and online sports sponsorships are unhealthy. In fact, these advertisements […]

11/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Buyer beware: Products claiming “no added sugar” are not necessarily healthier or lower in calories

If you think simply looking at food labels can help you consume less sugar, think again. Despite claims that some food products have “no added sugar,” they might not always be the healthier option. Health-conscious individuals often rely on food labels to determine the sugar content of various products. However, are items with “no added […]

08/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating fried food just twice per week increases your chance of early death

Fried foods are full of acrylamide, a known carcinogen. According to research, consuming things like French fries at least twice a week can significantly increase the risk of premature death. For the study, which was conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers monitored 4,400 men and women for eight years. The participants were aged 45 to 79 […]

08/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Six in 10 food ads on TV push junk food, new study finds

According to a study by researchers from the University of Liverpool, at least six in ten advertisements for food aired on TV during family shows feature junk food like “fast food, takeaways, and confectionery.” The same ads would have been banned from children’s T.V. shows under U.K. regulations because they prohibit the advertising of food and […]

05/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet

Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]

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