Weight Management

A Little Biking May Help Premenopausal Women Stay Slim   Reported July 09, 2010 By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Riding a bike is as effective as walking briskly at helping premenopausal women keep from gaining more weight, a new study reveals. Biking is particularly helpful at keeping pounds off such women who are … [Read more...]

Obesity takes a toll on sexual health   Reported June 23, 2010 It is well known that obesity raises one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer, among other health problems. But how does it affect one’s sex life? Leave it to the French to provide the … [Read more...]

Belly fat and stress bad for blood sugar Reported May 23, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research suggests that excess belly fat combined with high stress levels may boost the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in black women, a group disproportionately affected by the disease. "Much attention has been given to the role of obesity in … [Read more...]

Should Obese Teens Be Considering Bariatric Surgery? Reported May 09, 2010 Bariatric surgery, while not without risks, can be a successful way to lose weight, influence health, and increase life expectancy. The procedure is performed on individuals who are severely obese who have not been able to lose the weight by other methods. … [Read more...]

Fibromyalgia risk is increased by Obesity Reported May 03, 2010 Obesity increased the risk for fibromyalgia, but exercise decreased fibromyalgia risk, researchers in Norway have said. Women who reported exercising four times per week had a 29 percent lower risk of fibromyalgia compared with inactive women, study leader Paul Mork of the … [Read more...]

Belly Fat Linked to Alzheimer’s in New Study   Reported May 24, 2010 That spare tire around your midriff could affect your brain function later in life, according to a new study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine. Scientists performed CT scans of the abdomen and MRI scans of the brain on … [Read more...]

Obesity risk for women who sleep less: study   Reported May 02, 2010 Too little sleep may be linked to the development of a large belly and broad waist, a study of women in Sweden has found. Short periods of deep sleep and dream sleep are also contribute to an increased risk of obesity, according to the study … [Read more...]

Modest weight loss may help balance immune system: Study   Reported April 23, 2010 Losing about six kg of excess flab may help reverse the disturbed immune system of obese people, particularly those with Type 2 diabetes, Australian scientists have claimed. The immune system is made up of many different kinds of cells that protect the … [Read more...]

Obesity Silent Killer in IndiaReported May 01, 2009 A new study released by the Registrar General of India indicates that obesity-related diseases have joined malnutrition as leading causes of death. As India's economy grows, so does the temptation for many people to eat more and do less. Tired and home late? Fatty food is just a phone call away. Overweight, but … [Read more...]

First-time moms more likely to put on weight: reportReported April 22, 2010 TORONTO — The subject of weight gain is often a fixation for mothers-to-be as they share stories about their pregnancies, and when they step on the scale at their frequent doctor visits. Now, a new report on weight gain during pregnancy offers some insights into the gaining and shedding of … [Read more...]

Fruit juice not linked to teen weight gainReported March 04, 2010 HOUSTON, March 4 (UPI) -- There is no link between 100 percent juice consumption and weight gain in teens; in fact, the teens had more nutritious diets, U.S. researchers found. Lead researcher Dr. Theresa Nicklas of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at … [Read more...]

Obese kids more likely to injure legs, ankles, feet Reported March 01, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese kids' injury patterns look different from those of their slimmer peers, a new study out in Pediatrics shows. Dr. Wendy J. Pomerantz of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio, and her colleagues found obese children had … [Read more...]

Belly Fat Is Culprit in Stroke Gender GapReported February 25, 2010 Feb. 25, 2010 (San Antonio) -- The midlife gender gap in stroke rates continues to widen, with women aged 45 to 54 now three times more likely than men in that age group to report having had a stroke. Several years ago, the same researchers reported that between 1999 and 2004, women aged 45 to 54 … [Read more...]

Childhood obesity getting more attention in WashingtonReported March 02, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Now that First Lady Michelle Obama has made the fight against childhood obesity a national priority, health policy experts are gathering in Washington today to consider a series of proposals. Among them: • Penny-per-ounce tax on non-diet soda pop to make it more … [Read more...]

Start obesity prevention in the cradle, US study urgesReported February 12, 2010 WASHINGTON — A team of US doctors has urged that obesity screening start in the cradle after a study they conducted showed that half of US children with weight problems became overweight before age two. The "critical period for preventing childhood obesity" in the children observed in … [Read more...]

Overweight Middle-Aged Adults at Greater Risk for Cognitive Decline in Later Life   Reported February 24, 2010 ScienceDaily (Feb. 24, 2010) — The adverse affects of being overweight are not limited to physical function but also extend to neurological function, according to research in the latest issue of The … [Read more...]

Looking thin does not mean you're not fatReported January 28, 2010 Mumbai, January 28: Even if you look slim and trim, you cannot say that you are fat. A new study conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that 30 million Americans who had normal, healthy weight, actually had an excess of body fat. Known as normal weight obesity, this would put them at high risk of many … [Read more...]

Obesity among Kerala women higher than national averageReported February 23, 2010 Thiruvananthapu ram: Knocking the bottom out of a prevailing perception that Kerala women are healthier and shapelier, a recent study has found that obesity is much higher among women in the State compared to the all-India average. A study done by the Centre for Socioeconomic and … [Read more...]

Overweight elderly live longer   Reported February 04, 2010 A few extra pounds help you live longer if you're past your prime but otherwise healthy. Physicians routinely follow guidelines issued by the World Health Organization when they advise patients about their waistline. Because weight depends on height, they use a standard measure … [Read more...]

Study: Dieting May Not Be Helpful for Overweight Elderly   Reported February 01, 2010 There’s more research out today indicating that being overweight can be less harmful for the elderly than for younger people and saying that dieting may not be helpful for the post-70 crowd. An Australian study published in the Journal of the American … [Read more...]

Elderly 'live longer if they are overweight'   Reported February 14, 2010 Being overweight can help elderly people live longer, according to the most detailed study ever conducted into the health and ageing of those aged between 70 and 75. Being underweight, on the other hand, can lead to an increased risk of mortality. The study also … [Read more...]

Here's how bodybuilding event worksReported February 05, 2010 Some 150 amateur bodybuilders are expected to compete in the first Desert Muscle Classic. While a majority will be from Tucson, some will come from as far as Oregon and Mexico. It's all pose and show. No lifting. Here are a few basics if you are new to the competition: • Men and women compete in the bodybuilding … [Read more...]

Get Fit! Have Fun!Reported February 05, 2010 The practicality of ‘The Biggest Loser’ by Ron Blake The NBC show The Biggest Loser is a smash hit with viewers. It is basically a reality show that offers a grand prize to one of about 20 obese contestants who loses the most weight. It is hard to criticize anything that is successful and inspires people to better their lives. … [Read more...]

Women risk lives taking weight-loss pills   Reported September 13, 2009 The Australian Medical Association says it is common for people to visit different doctors trying to get the "potentially deadly" pills. People are discussing online how to find a doctor who will issue a prescription, and describe alarming symptoms such as erratic heart rates, … [Read more...]

Large Waistline Linked To Stroke RiskReported August 26, 2008 An expanding waistline — already known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease — may also increase risk for stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. A TIA is a “warning stroke” that … [Read more...]

Move your body, but not too muchReported November 20, 2007 Exercise is all about moving your body. But some body parts move more than you want them to. For many overweight exercisers, every step of a workout comes with an unintended cascade of motion -- breasts bounce, belly fat shakes and thighs rub. The added jiggle and friction of moving body fat is more than just … [Read more...]

Fighting obesity: What women need to do to lose weight Reported July 30, 2008 "You need to step it up, people,” said Jeannine Stein in the Los Angeles Times Health blog. A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that obese women who stuck to their diets and exercised 55 minutes a day kept off a 10 percent weight loss, while those who only exercised for 30 … [Read more...]

Lose weight, enjoy a better sex life Reported June 18, 2006   VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Obese women who start to lose weight will also see an improvement in the quality of their sex lives, according to a U.S. study released on Monday. Even a moderate weight loss reduced complaints of feeling sexually unattractive and led to improved desire, according to the … [Read more...]

Muscle Loss Can Point to Heart Failure THURSDAY, Jan. 13 THURSDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDayNews) -- The link between weight loss caused by muscle wasting and congestive heart failure is outlined in a Tulane University Medical Center study in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical … [Read more...]

Swedish women put on weight   Reported December 17, 2007 Swedish women have becoming progressively heavier over the last few years, a new study has shown. Since 2004. some 100,000 women have joined the ranks of the obese, according to figures from the National Institute of Public Health (Folkhälsoinstitutet). Three years … [Read more...]