Press Releases from Business School of Happiness (37 total)
Lack of Sleep Could Contribute to Weight Gain, Researchers Conclude
A study published May 1st, 2012 in the journal Sleep concluded that insufficient sleep might contribute to weight gain. The researchers examined sleep and…
Researchers Predict 11 Percent of Americans Will Be Severely Obese by 2030
A recent Duke University study predicted that the percentage of severely obese Americans—100 pounds or more overweight—will double to 11 percent by 2030. Obesity is…
Harvard Researchers Find Link Between White Rice Consumption and Diabetes
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health recently found a link between high intake of white rice and a significantly elevated risk of type…
Obese Women Risk Having Children With Lower Cognitive Function, Study Claims
A large study conducted at Ohio State University recently found that women who were obese before they became pregnant were at higher risk of having…
Annual Cost of Obesity is $300 Billion, Experts Estimate
A March 2012 report by a consortium of health experts known as the Campaign to End Obesity, estimates that the annual cost of obesity is…
Eating Berry Fruits Is Beneficial for the Brain, Research Suggests
What do berries, avocados, nuts, seeds and deep-water fish like salmon have in common? They are all-natural foods delivered by Mother Nature and have…
Choice of Words When Dieting Might Determine Success, Researchers Claim
A recent study conducted by Vanessa M. Patrick of the University of Houston and Henrik Hagtvedt of Boston College looked at different self-talk phrases used…
Does Popcorn Have More Antioxidants Than Fruits and Vegetables?
A recent University of Scranton study concluded that popcorn has more antioxidants than fruits or vegetables. According to an article on the study, the…
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Potentially Reverse Diabetes, Researchers Claim
Two recent studies at Rome’s Catholic University and the Cleveland Clinic suggest that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes. The studies compared…
BMI Is Faulty Indicator of Body Composition, Recent Study Claims
A recent study by two New York physicians concluded that BMI is a faulty indicator of body composition. The BMI scores of over 9,000…
Adopting Healthy Habits Reduces Cancer Risk in Males, Say Japan Researchers
According to a recent study conducted by the National Cancer Center in Japan, the adoption of only one of five healthy lifestyle habits, such as…
Researcher Suggests It’s Okay to Be Fat If You’re Fit
A recent New York Times article asked, “Is it okay to be fat if you’re fit?” According to Duck-Chul Lee, a research fellow at…
Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Diet Documented Yet Again
New York, NY – May 21, 2012 -- Recent research conducted at Fordham University points to the importance and potential benefits of consuming a diet…
Overeating Might Increase Risk of Memory Loss, Study Suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive…
Sweetened Beverages Endanger Health of the Young and Old Alike
New York, NY – May 15, 2012 -- One in four high school students drinks soda every day, according to a national study recently released…
Proper Diet and Activity Can Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure in Children
A recent study by researchers at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock found that as many as 25% of teenagers may be at risk…
Link Found Between Healthy Heart and Clean Teeth
A study conducted at the Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan has found a link between clean teeth and a healthy heart. Researchers followed…
We’ve Been Fishing for 42,000 Years Researchers Find
Fish appeared in the human diet around 1.9 million years ago, usually from lakes and streams that didn’t require some kind of boat. Now…
Risk of Macular Degeneration Can Be Reduced with Fish, Study Finds
A recent study focused on the diet of nearly 40,000 female health professionals over a 10-year period. It found that those who ate fish—like…
Back Problems Can Be Linked to Diet, Say Experts
New York, NY – May 7, 2012- More than 65% of adults are thought to experience back pain at some point in their life.…
Breastfed Children Exhibit Fewer Behavioral Problems
New York, NY – May 4, 2012 -- In a recent study, British researchers investigated the incidence of behavioral problems in children who were breastfed…
All Soda Is Hazardous to Our Health Say Experts
New York, NY – May 3, 2012 -- A recent report by nutrition specialist Joseph Mercola, MD, concerns the hazards associated with drinking soda.…
Rise in Women’s Heart Risk Linked to Sugary Drinks
New York, NY – May 2, 2012 -- A recent study suggests that drinking as little as two sweetened beverages a day may raise women’s…
Avoid Regular Soda to Lower Diabetes Risk, Study Suggests
A recent study by Harvard researchers found that consumption of regular soda is associated with a 24% higher risk of type 2 diabetes than that…
To Avoid Snacking and Lose More Fat, Walk During Breaks
New York, NY – April 30, 2012 -- UK researchers at the University of Exeter recently found that people who walked for 15 minutes as…
Hormone Linked to Onset of Dementia in Women, Study Finds
New York, NY – April 27, 2012 -- Tufts University researchers recently analyzed blood samples from 840 participants in the Framingham Heart Study. They…
Organically Grown Produce Is Better for Environment, Researchers Say
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden recently released results from a study that suggests organically grown produce is beneficial for the environment.
The researchers…
Diet Seen As Powerful Determinant in Heart Attack Risk
Last year, Canadian researchers recently announced the results of a study that looked at whether it was genes or environment (diet) that had the greater…
Obesity Epidemic Among Children Triggering Numerous Ailments
I-Newswire (February 22, 2012) Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona recently stated, “Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity,…
Unhealthy Food Stays Popular Among “Health-Conscious” Diners
According to a survey from food research firm, Technomic, many people claim they want healthier food choices at fast food and other restaurants, but when…
Fruit & Vegetable Pesticide Risk to Consumers Possibly Overblown
Last summer, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual “dirty dozen” list of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. This year,…
Evidence Grows Against Value of Multivitamins
A slew of recent studies question the health benefits to be derived from daily multivitamin and mineral supplements. For example, 182,000 older men and…
Walk For Longevity and Superior Health
In 2003, researchers at the Graduate School of Public Health at University of Pittsburgh found that walking for 30 minutes a day cut the risk…
Health Needs to Be Top Priority for Parents With Busy Schedules, Say Experts
This year has been a successful one for Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy. But one thing continues to be a constant struggle…
Strokes Rise with Weight of Pregnant Women
Over the last 12 years, the incidence of strokes during pregnancy or shortly after has significantly increased, according to a recent study in the journal…
Skip the Diet Pills and Supplements for Your Health, Say Experts
Autopsy results for ex-NFL player and film star Bubba Smith, who died on August 3, have recently been released and the cause of death was…
Cancer Risk Shown to Rise in Those Who Sit for Long Periods
A recent study presented at the American Institute for Cancer Research’s annual meeting suggests that every year, over 80,000 new cases of cancer can be…
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