Tag Archives: AHA

Added Sugars: Not So Sweet on the Hips

March 25, 2011

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ScienceDaily posted an article this week about a study presented at the American Heart Association’s recent meeting. The study examined the relationship between added sugars (sugars and syrups added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table) and weight gain. Researchers reviewed added sugars intake and body weight patterns over 27 years. They used […]

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Obese Teens Feel Healthy, but Blood Tests Show Otherwise

March 24, 2011

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has released the findings from its most recent Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism/Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Session. Researchers reported about a study examining the relationship between obesity and diet in teenagers, ages 11 through 19.  The study highlights that while obese teens may feel healthy, blood tests show […]

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AHA Statement on Potential Bariatric Surgery Benefits

March 17, 2011

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HealthDay News reported this week about a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) regarding bariatric (weight loss) surgery. The benefits of bariatric surgery may outweigh the risks for some severely obese people, says the AHA. “Specifically, bariatric surgery can lead to improvements in weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, liver […]

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