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Eating Healthy on the Road
More people are expected to take their vacations on the road this summer thanks to cheaper gas prices and the troubled economy. According to AAA estimates, car travel should increase by 3 percent as roughly 27 million Americans put the pedal to the metal.
June 8, 2009 -
Health Tip: Are Vitamin Supplements Worthwhile or Not?
You may be wondering at this point whether to toss those vitamins into your mouth or into the trash. That’s not surprising since several recent reports have called the value of vitamins into question, leaving people to wonder if it’s time to ditch their supplements all together.
Feb. 13, 2009 -
Health Tip: Eat Like an Athlete on Super Bowl Sunday
So your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight in 2009 and already you’re faced with your first challenge: Super Bowl Sunday.
Jan. 6, 2009 -
Health Tip: Downsizing Holiday Angst
The holidays can be tough on anybody watching their weight, but they’re even harder for people coping with being overweight or obese, according to Martin Binks, director of behavioral health at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center.
Dec. 1, 2008 -
A Little Exercise Goes A Long Way for Severely Obese
A little exercise goes a long way toward helping severely obese individuals improve their quality of life and complete important daily tasks, according to researchers at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center.
Oct. 5, 2008 -
Freshman 15: What Triggers it; How to Avoid it
DURHAM, NC -- Freshmen face many new experiences when they head off to college. Learning to eat right and take care of themselves are two important...
July 25, 2008 -
Lung Cancer Patients Can Tolerate Post-Surgery Exercise, and Can Benefit from It
DURHAM, N.C. -- Patients who have undergone surgical procedures for the removal of lung cancer can tolerate and benefit from exercise regimens started...
May 15, 2008 -
Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss
DURHAM, N.C. – Imagine being able to tone down appetite and promote weight loss, while improving the body's ability to handle blood sugar levels....
May 6, 2008 -
Brain Pleasure Pathway Responds to Calorie-Rich Foods, Not Just Sugar Flavor
DURHAM, N.C. – Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have discovered that the brain can respond to the calorie content of food, even in the...
Mar. 26, 2008 -
Monthly Personal Counseling Helps Maintain Weight Loss
DURHAM, N.C. – In the largest and longest study to date of weight loss maintenance strategies, researchers at Duke University Medical Center found...
Mar. 11, 2008
