Researchers reviewed the cases of 38,000 women over a 19-year period and found that those who took supplements had about a 2.4 percent increased risk of death over those who didn’t, which could be related to the compounds supplements contain — compounds that can be toxic in higher amounts and have a detrimental effect on those who use them long-term.

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According to WebMD, vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say. It may not be the cure for the common cold (though it's thought to help prevent more serious complications). But the benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible.

Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive were likely to be about 24 pounds heavier than those who weren’t. They also found that subjects who weren’t terribly friendly may experience  “a greater increase in the Body Mass Index across the adult life span.”

]]> http://knue.com/new-study-says-impulsive-people-weigh-more/feed/ 0 Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images http://knue.com/dieting-hunger-proof-your-diet/ http://knue.com/dieting-hunger-proof-your-diet/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:06:10 +0000 Amy Austin http://knue.com/?p=17169 If you are watching what you eat and trying to make healthier choices, good for you! It's hard enough just to be on a diet. But when you are always hungry...that's the worst. I found this information  while surfing the net at allyou.com. Maybe these foods can help you beat those hunger pains! Keep up the good work, you can do it!

Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and an author of the study, offered this theory as to why something without calories can lead to weight gain:

It's possible, as new research suggests that ursolic acid, which is found in abundance in an apple's peal, builds muscles while reducing fat.