Do the math for this simple way to lose weight

The pleasure of eating a chocolate bar lasts but a few minutes. Burning off the calories it delivers can take nearly an hour. So, this is definitely not a simple way to lose weight!

Newly published research shows that giving babies and toddlers antibiotics can increase the risk of obesity

Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they can have serious downsides - including increasing the risk of obesity when they are given early in life, according to a recent study.

17 Easy Ways to Slash Calories in Your Favorite Recipes

These tweaks will boost fiber and nutrients, too. Ever wondered how to slim down your favorite family recipes? Start by tweaking your technique: instead of frying, try grilling, baking, poaching or steaming.

Study helps solve mystery of how sleep protects against heart disease

Researchers say they are closer to solving the mystery of how a good night's sleep protects against heart disease. In studies using mice, they discovered a previously unknown mechanism between the brain, bone marrow, and blood vessels that appears to protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries - but only when sleep is healthy and sound. The study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, will appear in the journal Nature.

Heart Health Series - Part 5 - Stents and Coronary Artery Blockages

We often realize our mistakes only when we experience the consequences of it, which can be too late to correct at times. In this case, we are talking about the mistake of neglecting our heart health with unhealthy lifestyle (fatty diet, lack of exercise, poor stress management et al) that can prove to be costly.

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