Weight Management

Young aboriginal women most likely to be overweight: report Reported January 23, 2008 OTTAWA - The poor eating habits of young aboriginal women could be a driving force behind the difference in obesity rates between Canada's aboriginal and non-aboriginal population, according to a report released Wednesday by Statistics Canada. The study found that in Ontario and the … [Read more...]

Germany to Oust ObesityReported July 04, 2008 Not to be out done, Germany has eaten, drank, and lazed its masses into matching the American people as the heavyweights of the world—both countries weighing in with the highest numbers of overweight and obese people. According to government statistics, two-thirds of all German men … [Read more...]

How sit-ups make you fat Reported November 11, 2008 Here's what I wish I'd been told after having children: Abdominal exercises can make your midline pooch look even bigger. Instead, after both pregnancies, I religiously did crunches to get my pre-baby body back. And my bulge never budged. It wasn't until I saw my physical therapist for another issue that I learned I'd … [Read more...]

Go for pre-pregnancy weight loss surgery Reported November 19, 2008 A new study has revealed that obese women who have weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant have a lower risk of pregnancy-related health problems and their children are less likely to be born with complications. In the study, researchers found that women who underwent bariatric surgery and lost … [Read more...]

Weight loss protects mom and child     BY RONI RABIN STAFF WRITER Obese women who are contemplating having a child may want to get their weight under control before they become pregnant to reduce the risks both to themselves and their babies, doctors say. Women who are obese are more likely to develop complications during pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and … [Read more...]

Obesity a major health issue in Canada Reported August 04, 2007 With 59% of Canadian adults being overweight and 23% being obese, plus the disturbing increase in childhood obesity, it is clear that obesity is a major individual and public health issue in Canada. Dr. David Lau, Chair of the Obesity Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Steering Committee and professor of … [Read more...]

Lose weight the hard way Reported August 27, 2008 I might as well start by apologizing in advance to everyone that I am about to offend. But seriously, “Lose Weight Easily” has got to be the dumbest, most inane and contradictory statement ever. I guess the millions of people whose fat rolls bounce happily along with each step choose to be that way … [Read more...]

Sweden's 'obesity epidemic' shows signs of slowing: study   Reported November 25, 2009 After decades of progressive weight gain, Swedes’ waistlines appear to have stopped expanding, a new study shows. For the first time in 70 years, the number of obese and overweight people in Sweden hasn’t increased, according to statistics … [Read more...]

Eating with chopsticks 'helps lose weight' Reported January 14, 2009 Eating with chopsticks can help you lose weight, according to a new diet book. The Daily Telegraph's food writer Xanthe Clay takes a look at the theory. Losing weight has long been never been such a hot topic. According to Dr David Haslam of the National Obesity Forum, … [Read more...]

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...]