A poll has found that most Americans lack a basic knowledge of health and exercise. The average score on the poll, sponsored by the fitness equipment maker Nautilus, was 42 out of 100.
More people are embracing the healthy lifestyle, and that’s definitely great. While others are in the gym or in parks, many prefer to download fitness apps to help track their progress and get a virtual trainer. The question is: do they work?
A large review of 55 studies of organized programs that promote diet and exercise found that they can reduce the number of new cases of diabetes and delay onset of the disease in those at risk.
Beign healthy is not cheap. Buying healthier foods means that a family of four will spend about $1,500 more each year even if they shop at the same stores where they usually shop, according to a small study.
Nearly three quarters of adults in four countries listed weight as the leading reason for a child being bulled. Weight was cited more often than race, religion, physical or mental handicap, or sexual orientation.
A small study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who had weight loss surgery did better than those who wen through an intervention program on diet and exercise.
