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Is 7 pm on a Sunday night fat o’ clock?

April 12, 2013
Now a study has zoned in on 7pm on Sunday as the time when most people are likely to comfort eat and break their dietary regime. The study also found that other high-risk unhealthy hours was between 3pm and 5 pm, while the …

‘Detox diets need supervision’

April 8, 2013
Detox diet plans are gradually becoming a trend among diet freaks and health conscious citizens, says an expert but warns that such regimes should be undertaken only under the supervision of dieticians. Detox diet is basically …

Tips for a healthy Christmas

December 24, 2012
Even though we aren’t a traditional Christian nation we celebrate the festival with a lot of gung-ho. That means that there is no shortage of pies, cakes, cookies, chocolates and alcohol. Also a full social calendar at this …

‘Facebook encourages overeating, spending’

December 12, 2012
A new consumer study says that Facebook may lower one's self-control and tempt him or her into excessive eating or spending. ‘Using online social networks can have a positive effect on self-esteem and well-being. However, these …

Research: Eating disorders linked to traumatic experiences

November 19, 2012
Lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, abuse and sexual assault could trigger eating disorders. Even changing school or moving home can prove too much for some young people and lead to conditions such as …