Is There Proof? Correlation vs. Causation Matters
Did you know eating ice cream increases your risk for sunburn? That’s not actually true, of course. But if you make a graph comparing...
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed by the presence...
Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
Most weight loss diet trends fail to deliver the results we want (at least long-term), and some are downright unhealthy. Understanding the pitfalls of...
Body Roundness Index Proposed to Replace Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a shorthand method for determining if one’s weight may negatively impact health. But there are limitations to...
Myth of the Month “Dry Fasting” is a Good Way to Lose Weight
While fasting generally involves abstaining from food for a particular period of time, dry fasting involves abstaining from both food and beverages. Proponents claim...
Red and Processed Meat Intake Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A meta-analysis of data found that dietary patterns high in unprocessed red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and venison), and especially processed meat (like deli...
Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial
In a relatively small randomized, crossover, controlled trial, time-restricted eating (also known as intermittent fasting) did not lead to improvements in weight or other...
Time-Restricted Eating Without Cutting Calories Does Not Lead to Weight Loss
Time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is a popular weight-loss strategy. A randomized controlled trial has found it only works to reduce weight if...
Myth of the Month: Some Fruits are Better Than Others for Weight Loss
You may have seen blog posts or articles asserting that some fruits should be avoided if you are trying to lose weight. Ignore them.
Essentially,...
Mindfulness Training Can Help Improve Eating Patterns
It can be difficult to stick to dietary changes. A randomized controlled trial found that mindfulness training can help.
The study gave home blood-pressure monitoring...