Weight Management

Weight loss improves cardiac functionReported December 13, 2009 The results of this two-year study showed that weight loss led to improvement in four key measures of heart and vascular health. They included decreased thickness of heart muscle, improved pumping and relaxation functions of the heart and decreased thickness of the carotid artery walls. Heart muscle … [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...]

Study finds belly fat makes breathing harder Reported March 06, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Carrying excess weight around the middle can impair lung function, adding to a long list of health problems associated with belly fat, French researchers said on Friday. Abdominal obesity is already linked with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease as part of a cluster of … [Read more...]

Women using ice to lose weight Reported September 26, 2008 YOUNG women are using the powerful street drug ice as a dangerous way to lose weight, with three admitted to at least one Sydney eating disorder clinic. The terrifying new trend has been highlighted in the current issue of the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Sydney … [Read more...]

When all else fails lets try fat but fitReported August 15, 2008 One in four of the 300 obese patients studied by these Germans were found not to have an increased risk of heart attacks or diabetes. They are overweight but they are not unhealthy. It might not be an adequate solution to the nation's obesity problem, but so far its the … [Read more...]

Obesity Among Children May Have Slowed Reported May 27, 2008 CHICAGO -- The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled 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," said Dr. David … [Read more...]

Women Lose Weight 10 Years before Dementia DiagnosisReported August 21, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Weight loss as women get older may be a sign of dementia. A new study from the Mayo Clinic shows women who have dementia start losing weight at least 10 years before they are diagnosed with the disease. Text Continues Below Researchers compared data from the records of 481 … [Read more...]

Lose Weight, Feel Great With a Good Breakfast SATURDAY, March 5 SATURDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- A healthy breakfast that includes high-fiber cereal, fruit and milk can help you lose weight and fend off diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, says an article in the Harvard Men's Health Watch. The article noted that … [Read more...]

9 ways to lose weight without dieting Reported October 08, 2008 Great news! You can ditch your diet for good and still hit your happy weight. Science has finally proven what you've probably suspected for years — that following a restrictive food plan can make you more likely to overeat. Researchers at the University of Toronto tempted a group … [Read more...]

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...]

Weight Loss and Liposuction: What You Need to Know Jan 30 2005 Jan 30 2005 - Plastic surgery has been featured in the mainstream media more than ever before, increasing awareness among women -- and men -- in every generation of the techniques and procedures that can make them look … [Read more...]

GENEVA - In a decision seen as a triumph of public health over the sugar industry, the world's health ministers tentatively agreed Friday on a landmark plan to fight a growing trend of obesity and diseases caused by poor diet and exercise habits. The nonbinding agreement, expected to be formally approved Saturday by the governing body of the World Health Organization, is a … [Read more...]

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 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...]

Can you dissolve fat away?Reported December 18, 2007 It's touted as an easy way to fix your body without surgery. Maybe you've heard of Lipo- Dissolve. Maybe you've even considered doing it. But does it work and, more importantly, is it safe? Some people are raising serious questions about Lipo-Dissolve. It's a hot new thing in the world of cosmetic treatments. Britney … [Read more...]

Aerobic exercise, weights best for obese older adults: Study Reported 26 January, 2009 The combination of moderate aerobic exercise and resistance training offers the best results as a strategy to lower the risk of diabetes while increasing mobility and functional capacity in obese older adults, a new study says. The work, by researchers from … [Read more...]

Weight-Loss Supplements: Do They Work? SATURDAY, Jan. 15 SATURDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDayNews) -- Now that the holiday cookies are history, you've resolved to get fit and trim. Perhaps you've even considered taking over-the-counter dietary supplements to help you reach your weight-loss … [Read more...]

Don't Drop Milk and Dairy Products While Dieting Reported November 14, 2005  New Study Published in Obesity Research ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- New research published in the October issue of Obesity Research, suggests that people shouldn't cut milk and other dairy products out of their diets when trying to lose weight. In this year-long clinical trial … [Read more...]

A big waist can weigh on lungs, study finds Reported July 18, 2009 People who carry too much weight around the middle may be putting a burden on their lungs, a new study finds. Researchers who reviewed the health of 120,000 people in France found that those who were obese around the abdomen had worse lung function. The researchers, writing in The American Journal of … [Read more...]

Sweet drinks linked to weight problems in preschoolers CHICAGO (AP) - Sweet drinks - whether Kool-Aid with sugar or all-natural apple juice - seem to raise the risk of pudgy preschoolers getting fatter, new research suggests. That may come as a surprise to parents who pride themselves on seeking out fruit … [Read more...]

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...]

Study: Common virus may contribute to obesity in someReported August 21, 2007 There's more evidence linking obesity to a virus. Researchers from Louisiana State University have found that when human stem cells were exposed to a common virus they turned into fat cells and then got bigger. While this may explain why some people put on weight, it doesn't explain most of … [Read more...]

Fruit fails to stop increasing fat Reported 27 January, 2009 The English are eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising more but this has not prevented the country from ranking as one of the worst in the world for obesity, according to a new report. The Health Profile of England 2008 shows England fourth worst for obesity in an … [Read more...]

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...]