Lymphedema Treatment: Trying to Lose Weight? Skip Artificial Sweeteners

July 17, 2017

Trying to Lose Weight? Skip Artificial Sweeteners

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Trying to Lose Weight? Skip Artificial Sweeteners

NPR—In theory, artificial sweeteners provide sweet taste without extra calories and can help people lose weight, but scientific evidence disproves this theory.

Eat Breakfast, Lose Weight

MNT—Breakfast really does seem to be the most important meal of the day, according to a study suggesting people who eat breakfast regularly lose more weight than those who routinely skip breakfast.

Stress Ages the Brain Faster than Normal

Alzheimer's Association—Research presented at the recent 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London suggests stressful events early in life contribute to brain aging and increase the risk for dementia later in life.

How the FTC Is Cracking Down on Misleading Health Ads

Berkeley Wellness—

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates advertising claims on over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and other health products. The agency's associate director of advertising practices explains the FTC's role in tackling fraudulent ads.

Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?

HealthCentral—

One in five people will develop heart failure, and certain behaviors, including smoking, eating high fat and highly refined foods, and being sedentary, raise your risk.