HealthSedentary and physically active people can burn almost the same amount in a day, new study shows.
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Obesity the most common risk factor for heart attack among Swedes
HealthIt has surpassed smoking as the most common risk factor among young adults.
Young dog owners’ lifestyles negatively affect their dogs
HealthStress and obesity spread to pets - and many dogs don't get the care they need either.
Use of obesity drugs surges in Finland
HealthLast year, 75 000 Finns used medicines for weight loss or obesity treatment - an eleven-fold increase in just five years.
Obesity affects one billion people
HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
Soft drinks linked to increased risk of depression
HealthHigh consumption of the drinks correlated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms, a Korean study shows.
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Study: Obesity on the rise in Finland
FinlandAbout 1.2 million Finns are now obese, according to new figures from the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare.
68 percent of US soldiers overweight
WorldIn 10 years, the prevalence of obesity among US soldiers has more than doubled.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Childhood TV viewing may contribute to adult health problems
ScienceWorse eating habits, poor fitness and obesity correlate with television viewing in youth, according to a New Zealand study.
Fewer overweight people perceive themselves as overweight
ScienceA study by the University of Luxembourg notes changes in young people's self-image.
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