Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of these benefits can be greatly affected by the food we eat afterwards, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Childhood obesity as early as 7 years of age may increase risk of later cardiovascular disease.

Low-carb diet effective at lowering blood pressure - In a head-to-head comparison, two popular weight loss methods proved equally effective at helping participants lose significant amounts of weight.

A gimmick-free weight-loss pill in the works - University of Montreal research team developing leptin-based pill to control hunger.

Fast food menus with calorie information lead to lower calorie selections for young children - Few areas currently mandate nutritional information on chain restaurant menus.

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High BMI among children and adolescents continues to be a public health concern in the United States. Children with high BMI often become obese adults, and obese adults are at risk for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown.

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) causes inflammation along the spinal column, resulting in back pain and stiffness. No one knows what causes AS, but there has been suggestions that it may be an autoimmune disease, a description that also fits rheumatoid arthritis, another kind of joint disease.

Setting the record straight on weight loss - It’s time to set the record straight. The only reliable way to lose weight is to eat less or exercise more. Preferably both.