What Is Hot Health and Fitness News

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What Health Experts Pass Out on Halloween

“Dark chocolate and nuts: Nutrition consultant Alexandra Oppenheimer, MS, RD says she doesn’t ban candy, but she’s picky about what she buys. “When picking out my Halloween offerings, I choose chocolates with nuts like peanuts or almonds and skip the …Glamour (blog)”

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http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2012/10/what-health-experts-pass-out-o.html

Trans fats raise cholesterol, not blood sugar

“Although trans fats raise your levels of “bad” cholesterol, they don’t appear to have lasting impacts on your blood sugar, according to a new review of the medical evidence.

Researchers found that both blood sugar and insulin, the hormone that keeps blood sugar levels in check, were similar regardless of how much trans fat people ate.

The link between trans fats and high cholesterol levels is widely accepted, but there have been conflicting results on the effect on blood sugar control, which is involved in diabetes.

Trans fats, technically known as trans fatty acids, are found in animal products and chemically processed vegetable oils.” …

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-trans-fats-cholesterolbre89p0z8-20121026,0,3636621.story

Study: Sleep loss could cause weight gain

“Not all doctorsand certainly not all patientscurrently focus on sleep as a potentially important intervention for weight loss and metabolic health. For example, people trying to lose weight, especially via calorie reduction and exercise, might find …”

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http://www.salon.com/2012/10/25/study_sleep_loss_could_cause_weight_gain/

Biggest Loser’ Turns People Off Exercise, Study Says

“Berry and her colleagues are working on another study involving the show, looking specifically at follow-up episodes featuring contestants after they’ve lost weight. The latest study, according to Berry, pushes back against popular attitudes that …International Business Times”

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http://www.ibtimes.com/biggest-loser-turns-people-exercise-study-says-854068

Exercise in Short Bursts Fights Weight Gain

“It seems like a reasonable strategy for weight maintenance and for those days when you just can’t get in a full workout, the researchers said. “The harder … Sevits can’t say the technique would work for weight loss, as that was not studied. Would …”

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http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/health_stories/Exercise_Short_Bursts/2012/10/26/482712.html

Summary

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