When parents shed pounds, overweight kids on weight-loss plan slimmed down, too THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight themselves is the best way for parents to help their children shed excess pounds, new research suggests. The study included 80 parent-child sets with an overweight or obese 8- to 12-year-old. The participants took part...

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Refusing food by saying ‘I don’t’ can increase feelings of control, study suggests THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to weight loss, the words you choose when refusing something tasty can make the difference in whether you are able to resist temptation, new research suggests. For instance, when offered a slice of...

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The belly worst place to carry extra weight, study says THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with reduced memory and thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 70, especially those with greater amounts of abdominal fat, according to a new study. The study included 250 people aged 60 and older who underwent...

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What to look for when dining out (HealthDay News) — It may be a challenge to select diabetes-friendly meals from a huge menu of options. The American Diabetes Association suggests how to find healthy meals for diabetics: Always ask what’s in a dish and how it’s prepared; request that dishes be made without extra butter....

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