Foodie at large: Tighten your belts Reported January 17, 2009 Do food shortages and price rises mean we should eat less? To Bristol for The Times/Soil Association Organic Food Awards luncheon. And what a jolly affair it was, toasting the success of winning farmers, bakers and confectioners over an organic meal almost entirely sourced from within 15 … [Read more...]
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It’s time to cut the fat and go for the whole grain
It's time to cut the fat and go for the whole grain Reported February 06, 2008 It's hardly news that a diet heavy in meat and fried foods is bad for your health. It's a combination that's linked with a greater risk of obesity, heart disease, and breast and colon cancers. But now there's another reason to pass on the burger and fries. According to a new study, a typical … [Read more...]
Obese at higher risk of liver disorder
Obese at higher risk of liver disorder November 13, 2007 NEW DELHI: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a precursor of serious liver disorders including cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer, has now started to affect India's youth. Experts estimate that almost 17%-40% of obese children in India, aged between 8-20 years, are now being … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Woman Loses 130 Pounds Without SurgeryReported November 28, 2007 "I was living off fast food. I ate pizza three or four nights a week," she said. "I'd go out at lunch and eat McDonald's -- two double cheeseburgers, large fries, a large Coke." When she should have been enjoying the best years of her life at 24 years old, Sapp felt more like someone who was dying. "I didn't … [Read more...]
Obesity Not the Same in Men and Women
Obesity Not the Same in Men and Women Reported July 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to obesity, it seems a woman's body handles it better than a man's. A new study finds obese men are more carbohydrate intolerant than obese women, and obese women are more fit than obese men. Researchers in the Netherlands conducted the study on severely obese men and women. … [Read more...]
Obesity rises in Sweden in last 3 years
Obesity rises in Sweden in last 3 years Reported January 09, 2008 Obesity among women in Sweden rose by almost a third in the last three years, a study by the Swedish National Institute of Public Health has revealed. The number of women with a so-called body mass index, or BMI, of more than 30 rose to 490,000 this … [Read more...]
Little extra weight adds extra years to life: Study
Little extra weight adds extra years to life: StudyReported June 24, 2009 Toronto, June 24: That little extra bulge, not to be mistaken for obesity though, can add a few precious years in your life, suggests a new study. The study was jointly conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, … [Read more...]
Eight in 10 Say Obesity Slashes Hiring Chances
Eight in 10 Say Obesity Slashes Hiring Chances Reported June 09, 2009 You left a strong impression with your resume, and then nailed the phone interview for a new job. The chemistry almost couldn't get any better. But just after a face-to-face meeting with your prospective boss, the situation abruptly changes. The hiring … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During PregnancyReported September 16, 2007 Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight … [Read more...]
9 weight-loss mistakes you don’t know you’re making
9 weight-loss mistakes you don't know you're makingReported March 23, 2009 Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight knows it's no cakewalk. Eating less is hard enough, and certain factors - biological and environmental - can sabotage our good intentions. There are ways to combat what makes losing weight so tough. Here are a few tips on what you may be doing wrong, and how to … [Read more...]
Food watchdog wants to trim use of trans fats
Food watchdog wants to trim use of trans fats December 12, 2007 Food watchdogs are to clamp down on the use of unhealthy trans fats used in fast food, biscuits and cakes. The board of the Food Standards Agency is reviewing its advice to the Government on the health impact of artificial trans fats - chemically-altered vegetable oils that are more … [Read more...]
Study hints obesity epidemic among U.S. children has peaked
Study hints obesity epidemic among U.S. children has peaked Reported May 27, 2008 CHICAGO - The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have levelled off after a 25-year increase, according to new figures that offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dismal battle. "That is a first encouraging finding in what has been unremittingly bad news," … [Read more...]
Obese women less likely to be screened for cervical cancer: study
Obese women less likely to be screened for cervical cancer: study Reported June 18, 2008 Obese women are significantly less likely to be tested for cervical cancer than women of average body weight, a new study has found. Breast and colon cancer screening are unaffected by a woman's body mass, researchers found. The study analyzed the responses of 38,000 Canadian women … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
A 'great little motivator' for weight lossReported November 21, 2007 While loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to clip a pedometer to it. The reason: Just wearing a step counter leads to weight loss and lower blood pressure, according to research released Tuesday. The researchers found that a pedometer is an unusually good motivator to get people … [Read more...]
Public hospital patients often denied effective obesity treatment, Australia
Public hospital patients often denied effective obesity treatment, Australia 19 Sep 2005 Public hospital patients are often denied access to one of the most effective forms of weight loss treatment Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery, a Monash expert says. In an article published in the latest Medical … [Read more...]
Obesity Rate Up for Young Women, Down for Young Men
Obesity Rate Up for Young Women, Down for Young Men Reported December 10, 2008 New analysis shows that obesity rates are rising in Korea among younger women. The Korea Association of Health Promotion says the obesity rate for women under the age of 40 has increased, while it has decreased for men in the same age group. The obesity rate … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Major Weight Shifts Up or Down Place Pregnancies at Risk Reported September 08, 2007 Major shifts in a woman's weight between pregnancies can lead to serious health implications for an unborn child, according to two studies from the British Medical Journal. While weight and obesity concern women in regard to lifestyle and body image, many are unaware that weight … [Read more...]
Post weight-loss surgery helps woman to be healthy
Post weight-loss surgery helps woman to be healthy Reported November 20, 2008 CHICAGO: Obese women are more likely to have difficulty getting pregnant, but after the surgery they can become pregnant easily.weight-loss-surgery Post weight-loss surgery helps woman to be healthy According to a new research, women who get pregnant after weight-loss surgery tend to be … [Read more...]
Sleep Loss May Cause Weight Gain
Sleep Loss May Cause Weight Gain TUESDAY, Dec. 7 TUESDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDayNews) -- If you're looking for a better way to control your weight, a new study suggests that getting a good night's sleep might keep the pounds off. Lack of sleep changes the circulating levels of the hormones that … [Read more...]
Fat linked to vitamin deficiency
Fat linked to vitamin deficiency Reported January 11, 2009 Teenage girls and young women who are overweight have a higher chance of being deficient in vitamin D, scientists have found in research that strengthens the case for wider use of supplements. The research shows that even in a sunshine-rich climate similar to Sydney's it is possible for young people to lack the … [Read more...]
Fasting Every Other Day Cuts Weight, Ups Crankiness
Fasting Every Other Day Cuts Weight, Ups Crankiness Tuesday, February 1, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Shunning food every other day may be a feasible way to slash calories -- if you and those around you don't mind the crankiness that comes with it, according to researchers. Their study of 16 nonobese men and … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Children's obesity rates vary greatly in L.A. CountyReported November 10, 2007 Obesity rates for children in low-income communities with few parks are up to nine times higher than for children in affluent areas with abundant recreational access, according to a new report that analyzes childhood obesity in the cities and communities of Los Angeles County. The rates ranged … [Read more...]
Obesity weighing on children’s lives
Obesity weighing on children's lives Reported October 11, 2008 IF AUSTRALIANS continue to outstrip the weight gains of previous generations, today's young adults could knock as much as two years off their life. Under that alarming scenario, women's average longevity would fall to 82, and men's would fall to 78. But the situation could … [Read more...]
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Fighting Diabetes, Obesity in San AntonioReported November 19, 2007 A new program aims to fight diabetes and obesity in San Antonio. Today, the first "Steps to a Healthier San Antonio" sign was unveiled. It sits in front of the Southside Lions Park on Hiawatha. The sign lists how long the walking trail is and encourages people to walk more and eat healthier. "We're … [Read more...]
Obesity increases risk of H1N1 complications, study suggests
Obesity increases risk of H1N1 complications, study suggestsReported November 05, 2009 As if there weren't enough reasons to lose weight, a new study now suggests that obesity adds more risk to people that contract the H1N1 virus. The study is the most comprehensive to date to take a look at hospitalizations due to H1N1 influence (a.k.a. the swine flu). It found that a … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Health diet
Health diet The Times November 15, 2005 Gourmet weight loss Jane Clarke The party season looms, you take out your favourite party dress and realise, with horror, that its just a little bit too tight for comfort. We all know that crash dieting is the wrong approach to weight loss its not good for your bones or heart but nothing will stop you trying to starve … [Read more...]
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States Slow to Ban Restaurant Trans FatsReported November 27, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) States from Connecticut to California have looked this year to mimic the success of large cities like New York in banning artery-clogging trans fats from restaurants. But in the 14 states that have so far proposed a ban or restriction, not a single bill has been passed as the year … [Read more...]
Losing Weight Doesn’t Cure Sleep Apnea
Losing Weight Doesn't Cure Sleep Apnea Reported October 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study found while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition. Results show improvement in typical OSA symptoms including snoring, daytime … [Read more...]
Obesity drug prescriptions top 1m
Obesity drug prescriptions top 1m Reported January 31, 2008 The number of drug prescriptions to treat obesity has exceeded 1m in a year for the first time, government statistics showed today. There has been an eightfold rise in the number of prescriptions in seven years, climbing to 1.06m in 2006, compared with 127,000 in 1999, according to the … [Read more...]
Obesity Linked To Brain Degeneration
Obesity Linked To Brain Degeneration Reported September 17, 2009 (NaturalNews) While the talking heads on TV frantically warn about the so-called swine flu pandemic that is supposedly on the verge of causing world-wide suffering and death, there's another world-wide health problem of enormous proportions that's here, right now -- being overweight. The World Health … [Read more...]
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