Less sleep, more food and drink?

People who sleep less spend more time eating and drinking while doing another activity – such as watching television – increasing the risk of obesity.

Healthier diets possible in low-income, rural communities in America

In the United States, children don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes…

High-Sugar, High-Salt Intake Creates ‘A Ticking Time Bomb Of Health Problems’

The fat- and sugar-rich Western diet leads to a lifetime of health problems, dramatically increasing the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress…