Big belly 'as bad as being obese' for the heart Reported December 08, 2009 Having a waistline that falls into the overweight or obese category can increase the risk of dying of heart disease four-fold, according to the research. Fat carried around the middle of the body - giving people an apple shape instead of a pear - is different to fat on … [Read more...]
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Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorder
Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorderReported May 07, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are overweight or perform heavy lifting or have certain conditions affecting the body's connective tissue may be at increased risk of having weakened pelvic muscles, a new study suggests. The study, of nearly 5,500 Swedish women, looked at the potential risk factors … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts cuts trans fats
Dunkin' Donuts cuts trans fats Reported August 27, 2007 BOSTON — Dunkin' Donuts, the food-on-the-go chain whose name celebrates a treat that's symbolic of unhealthy eating, is trying to refresh its image by largely eliminating trans fat across its menu, Homer Simpson be … [Read more...]
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Go Figure: Weight loss one of the worst reasons to exerciseReported August 30, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) Exercising to lose weight? Think of another reason or the odds are you won't be exercising for long, according to a University of Michigan study of women. The study, reported in the journal Sex Roles, found that women who exercise for a body shape motive, such as … [Read more...]
Health Ministers Weigh Fat-Fighting Plan
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...]
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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
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?
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...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Don’t Drop Milk and Dairy Products While Dieting
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...]
Pay obese to lose weight, Australian doctors urge
Pay obese to lose weight, Australian doctors urge Reported September 12, 2007 SYDNEY (AFP) - Overweight people should be paid to attend weight-loss programmes to reduce the impact the growing obesity epidemic is having on the healthcare system, a group of Australian doctors said Wednesday. Obesity has more than doubled in Australia in … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness>/Hope for Metastatic Breast Cancer
DietWatch The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau by Sharon Minai, RD When DietWatch member LaDean decided to lose weight, she wanted to make a permanent change. "I really wanted to take the weight off, and watch it come off one pound at a time," she said. LaDean began her weight loss journey in February 2000, right after the start of the new millennium. She made many changes … [Read more...]
Parents Don’t Realize Kids Are Fat
Parents Don't Realize Kids Are Fat Reported December 24, 2007 A startling number of parents may be in denial about their youngsters' weight. A survey found that many Americans whose children are obese do not see them that way. That is worrisome because obese children run the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems and other ailments more commonly found … [Read more...]
Obesity Swells In 31 States
Obesity Swells In 31 StatesReported December 09, 2007 WASHINGTON -- Loosen the belt buckle another notch, America: Obesity rates continued their climb in 31 states last year. No state showed a decline. Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adult residents considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama are just slightly behind, according … [Read more...]
Phthalate exposure linked to low birth weight
Phthalate exposure linked to low birth weightReported July 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Findings from a study of Chinese newborns suggest that pregnant women exposed to phthalates -- plasticizer chemicals used in many consumer products -- increases the risk of low birth weight. In animal studies, phthalate exposure has been linked to reduced fetal birth weight and … [Read more...]
90 minutes of exercise a day? Experts don’t really expect it
90 minutes of exercise a day? Experts don't really expect it March 15, 2005 WASHINGTON (AP) - Sixty to 90 minutes of exercise? Every day? That's what the U.S. government now suggests. Even people working out at the gym say most folks won't consider that, and the experts behind the government's recommendation say 30 … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> SARAH SCHEIN: Develop good weight management skills
SARAH SCHEIN: Develop good weight management skills 10/12/2005 6:20:02 AM Daily Journal The first step to successful weight loss/weight control is to think positively and believe that your desired weight can and should be achieved. Weight control does not have to be difficult, but it does take some time and conscious effort. Making just a few behavior changes can make a … [Read more...]
Toddlers as young as two treated for obesity on NHS, says dietician
Toddlers as young as two treated for obesity on NHS, says dietician Reported January 14, 2009 Toddlers as young as two years of age are being treated for obesity on the NHS, a dietician has said. Family doctors are referring the children to specialists to help them lose weight and eat more healthily. Clare Baber, a dietician with Gwent Healthcare … [Read more...]
Overweight women have lower risk of premature birth
Overweight women have lower risk of premature birthReported January 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among pregnant women at higher-than- average risk of premature delivery, those who are overweight or obese seem to be afforded some protection, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 253 women who were followed during pregnancy, those who were overweight or … [Read more...]
A big waist can weigh on lungs, study finds
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
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...]
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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
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...]
Study: Weight Loss Surgery may Reduce Cancer Risk in Women
Study: Weight Loss Surgery may Reduce Cancer Risk in Women Reported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obese women could lower their risk of cancer with bariatric (weight loss) surgery, according to a new study. Many kinds of cancer are linked with obesity and a high body mass index (BMI). Obesity is the second most preventable cause of cancer, next to … [Read more...]
Contrasting Weight Problems Observed In Germany
Contrasting Weight Problems Observed In Germany Reported January 30, 2008 Berlin, Germany (AHN) - A recent National Consumption Study among Germans showed contrasting weight problems between genders in the country. While two-thirds of German men were officially overweight, 10 percent of German women below 17 were underweight and … [Read more...]
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In fighting fat, pedometers countReported November 21, 2007 While loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to clip a pedometer to it. The reason: Wearing a step-counter leads to weight loss and lower blood pressure, according to new research Tuesday that found a pedometer is an unusually good motivator to get people to walk more. People who used a … [Read more...]
Invasive Monitoring Advised During Obesity Surgery
Invasive Monitoring Advised During Obesity SurgeryTue Mar 29 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Detrimental blood flow and breathing changes are common in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic, or "keyhole," gastric bypass surgery. Therefore, invasive monitoring with a blood vessel catheter may be warranted to assure a safe operation, new … [Read more...]
Depression and anxiety linked to obesity
Depression and anxiety linked to obesity Reported October 07, 2009 Common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety increase a person's risk of becoming obese, a study has found. According to the findings of researchers in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) individuals with chronic or repeat episodes of common mental disorders are particularly … [Read more...]
Belly fat linked to depression
Belly fat linked to depression Reported May 01, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Depression has been linked with the accumulation of visceral fat, the kind of fat that huddles between organs around the waistline and has long been known to increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, a recently released study has found. While medical researchers have known for years that … [Read more...]
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Calorie Needs Can Change Like Your WeightReported August 20, 2007 Many of today's nutrition recommendations are based on calorie needs, whether for weight control or for foods that fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, most of us apparently can't identify our calorie needs. In a 2006 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, 88 percent of respondents could not accurately estimate how … [Read more...]
Dairy industry warns against fad diets
Dairy industry warns against fad dietsJuly 13, 2007 The dairy industry lobby group Dairy Australia is warning against resorting to detox diets to shed extra Christmas kilograms. Dairy Australia said the latest detox diets promised instant weight loss and much more but, according to Choice magazine, there was no scientific … [Read more...]