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Additional Cup of Coffee Could Help With Weight Management

A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that drinking an additional cup of plain coffee every day might help you avoid gaining weight over four years. But here's the twist: if you stir in...

Hippocrates on Obesity and the Sedentary Life

Hippocrate of Kos (c. 460 – c. 370 BC), a physician of ancient Greece's Classical era, is considered to be the Father of Medicine. Hippocrates surprisingly suggested rather contemporary remedies for obesity, namely diet and exercise. In addition to recognizing that disease...

Childhood Obesity Rate in Greece One of the Highest in Europe

The childhood obesity rate in Greece is one of the highest in Europe, as 41% of children aged 10 to 12 in Greece are overweight or obese. The Greek Parliament's Standing Committee on Social Affairs sought out to better understand...

Report: Greek Boys Top European Obesity Table

Greek boys are among the most obese in Europe, a new report has found. Research from the EU's Joint Research Council found that more than a third of boys aged 11 were overweight to obese. This puts Greece ahead of Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,...