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Watching TV Food Ads Linked to Increased Snacking

Americans young and old who watch food commercials on TV have a greater tendency to snack and suffer weight gain, a recent study has discovered. The study, which was published in the journal Health Psychology, was done by scientists at Yale University to investigate the effects of TV food ads on viewers. In one experiment, the scientists showed two groups of children the same half-hour cartoon.


For one group, food commercials were included, while the other group viewed non-food-related commercials. The result was that those children who watched the food ads ate 45 percent more snack food during the show than those who saw non-food spots.
   
The researchers calculated that the extra snacking would translate into a weight gain of almost 10 pounds annually, unless the children cut back on other foods or stepped up their exercise levels.
   
In another test, the scientists showed adults TV commercials for unhealthy foods. It turned out that those who viewed these ads ate far more than those who were shown spots that spoke of good nutrition or healthy food.
   
“This research shows a direct and powerful link between television food advertising and calories consumed by adults and children,” lead author Jennifer Harris, director of marketing initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale, said in a press release put out by the university.
   
“Food advertising triggers automatic eating, regardless of hunger, and is a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic. Reducing unhealthy food advertising to children is critical,” she said.

Post Nasal Drip Midtown Manhattan

Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC

Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC

Bryant Park Wellness Center

500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York, New York 10110

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Finding effective treatment for allergies and their related symptoms, like post nasal drip, can be difficult. Living with allergies can make life unnecessarily unpleasant for those suffering from them. Often times, treatments are unsuccessful and ineffective, and usually involve drugs or painful shots. The Bryant Park Wellness Center uses a holistic and complimentary alternative medicine in combination with traditional medicine to work with their patients so that they can naturally regain and maintain their health, and decrease their susceptibility to disease. Dr. Jeffrey Linder and his staff use the latest technology to help treat and effectively eliminate allergies.



Allergies Relief Midtown Manhattan

Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC

Dr. Jeffrey K. Linder DC

Bryant Park Wellness Center

500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 222
New York, New York 10110

Call 212-768-4078

For allergy sufferers, finding effective relief for your allergies may seem impossible. Many times, the drugs used to treat allergies are non-effective, and expensive. The Bryant Park Wellness Center, located in Midtown Manhattan, provides their clients with a broader view of health. Dr. Jeffrey Linder and his staff believe that health is achieved through eating well, moving well and thinking well. Dr. Linder has implemented a successful, drug free, noninvasive and nonsurgical treatment to help provide the lifestyle you deserve at a cost you can afford.



Low Back Pain Levittown, New York

 Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756

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If you are suffering from low back pain, whether it is due to an injury, accident, or stress, it may be affecting your performance. If your low back pain is preventing you from being able to do the things you need, it may be time for treatment. Turnpike Medical offers a wide range of treatment options to help you get back to normal. More options means you are more likely to see success. If you are looking for safe, effective techniques, Turnpike Medical%u2019s knowledgeable staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists can treat you using the latest technologies and techniques. Located near Levittown, New York, Turnpike Medical is the smart choice for relief.



Fibromyalgia West Palm Beach, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Are you suffering from muscle or joint pain? Do you have low energy and have difficulty sleeping? Well, then you might have Fibromyalgia, which can disrupt your daily work and activities. Dr. Louis Miller based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a nutritionist and can treat the pain using holistic methods.



Sciatica Levittown, New York

 Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756

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If spasming, penetrating pain has taken away the joy of sitting down to relax on those rare days off of work there is a place that can help make your breaks meaningful again. The practitioners at Turnpike Medical Center in Levittown, New York will help you get better so you can finally relax.



Nutritional Therapy Levittown, New York

 Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756

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Tired of living unhealthy and unsatisfying life? If you want a healthy, happy lifestyle there is a staff of experienced health care professionals ready to make you feel good about yourself. The practitioners at Turnpike Medical Center in Levittown, New York can help you.



Non Surgical Pain Relief New York City

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012

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You want to be rid of the nagging pain that limits what you are able to do each day, but surgery is frightening and pain medication on a daily basis is out of the question. In New York City near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab makes use of non surgical procedures for pain relief like chiropractic and spinal decompression.



Chelation Therapy Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City, Texas 77573

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Do you or a loved one suffer from a severe allergic reaction? Is exposure to toxic materials in day-to-day life causing you sickness and discomfort? Few people are really aware of the toxins that we expose ourselves to each day. Everything from food to makeup contains chemicals that with improper exposure can lead to disease. The practice of chelation therapy has helped remove many types of toxins and contaminants from the body for over 80 years. Today the FDA-approved EDTA chelation therapy is the standard for poison treatment in the USA. Don't take chances with your health and well-being. Those in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.



MUA/ Manipulation under Anesthesia Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33463

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Are you finding yourself living with too much pain and muscle stiffness that you don't know what to do? Do you feel at the end of the road? If so, don't despair because there is help in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Dr. Miller and Associates can offer you Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of back pain treatment that has helped many of Dr. Miller's patients, so it can help you.



Weight Loss Manhattan

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
Manhattan, NY 10010

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Are you tired of going on useless diets that take all of your time but none of your weight? Dr. Trahan at the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Manhattan, NY, has already helped many people with weight loss problems by using Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and a combination of Chinese and Western herbs.



Weight Loss Program Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032

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Have you been struggling to lose weight? Has obesity caused your health to deteriorate? In a world filled with fast and unhealthy food, it's harder to cut the pounds then people think. You don't have to fight obesity on your own any longer. At the Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery Dr. Marc Bessler, MD directs a weight loss program that has helped countless people in the Manhattan, NYC area cut the pounds and attain better health and well-being. If you're searching for a group of dedicated weight loss experts to help you cut the pounds, contact the Obesity Surgery Center at Columbia University Medical Center today.



Weight Management Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
Webster, Texas 77573

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Gaining weight, but are unsure why? For many, aging can cause a person to gain significant weight. If left untreated, a person can become obese causing health conditions that can be harmful to a persons' health. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD is an experienced doctor who provides patients weight management.



Lose Weight Manhattan, NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

In order to lose weight in Manhattan, NYC in a natural but effective way, the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. specializes in a holistic approach to fight against weight in excess.



Headaches Levittown, New York

 Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756

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Headaches are among the most common pain complaints. If you are a chronic sufferer of headaches you are not alone. Finding relief for this pain is not always easy and can be hard to come by. Turnpike Medical can help treat your headaches using their multidisciplinary approach. Providing their clients with a broad range of options is essential to finding the right treatment for them. Turnpike Medical has a qualified staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists on hand to ensure you are receiving the highest quality care and treatments available. If you are looking for relief in Levittown, New York, Turnpike Medical can help you.



Weight Loss Manhattan

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Have you tried many weight loss techniques in Manhattan but nothing seems to work for you? Dr. Trahan is a well respected doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and a Medical Herbalist who integrates Chinese and Western Herbs to create a custom program for every single one of his patients in order to achieve their goal of weight loss.



Menopause Treatment Manhattan NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you tired of having side effects due to your menopause? Are you looking for a natural way of treating these symptoms and at the same time do something good to your body? At the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine, Dr. Trahan uses his extensive knowledge of Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, and homeopathy to elaborate a menopause treatment catered specifically to you.



Heavy-Metal Detox Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City, Texas 77573

Call 888-450-2599

Are you or a loved one concerned about heavy-metal exposure? Most people don't realize how many toxic substances we're exposed to each day. They're in our food, water and even in our air. Little bit of exposure here and there doesn't do much but over time those heavy metals can do tremendous damage to our nervous and circulatory systems. At Healthe and Well, PC Richard W. Walker Jr., MD offers heavy-metal detox treatment to make sure you stay as healthy as possible. If you're searching for a way to keep your health, contact Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas today.



Chiropractic Lower East Side NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Are you always feeling mentally and physically sluggish? Are you experiencing irregular sleeping patterns? Or even experiencing slower healing time? The answer to your questions can be a chiropractic solution. In NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany can help you regain your health with advanced chiropractic techniques.



Fast Weight Loss Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032

Call 888-838-9148

Are stuck in the weight loss battle? Is obesity causing you a multitude of health problems? For many it's hard to juggle diet, nutrition and exercise on their own. If obesity is degrading your quality of life you owe it to yourself to get comprehensive treatment. The Columbia University Medical Center for Obesity Surgery Dr. Marc Bessler, MD understands that there is no such thing as "fast weight loss". It takes dedication and commitment to beat obesity. With almost 20 years surgical experience, Dr. Bessler offers the Manhattan, NYC area with the latest and safest weight loss surgeries available today.



Fibromyalgia Jupiter, Palm Beach County

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Have you been living with muscle or joint pain and want it to stop? Are you feeling low in energy and can't sleep? You sound like you have the symptoms of Fibromyalgia which can ruin your daily life. Dr. Louis Miller, based in Jupiter, Palm Beach County is a professional and licensed nutritionist who can help to treat the pain using his holistic therapy methods.