Archive for March, 2011

by Janet St. James A potentially alarming discovery about teenagers who have weight loss surgery showed they are losing more than just fat. A new study in the journal Pediatrics showed that more than 14 percent of the pounds teens dropped in the first
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By Lauren Paxman Last week's good weather was a very pleasant surprise, but it can only mean one thing – the swimsuit season is looming. However, as women up and down the country tuck into bowls of Special K and exercise like crazy,
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NEW YORK — Teenagers who undergo gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery lose bone in the 2 years following the procedure, a new study shows. Could your pillow be making you sick? Experts point out the surprising health and happiness hazards in the average
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We already know about the benefits of fish oil, but can it help me lose weight, too? by Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN, for MSN Health Q: Is it true that fish oil supplements can help promote weight loss? A: Probably not. A few animal studies and small,
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By Randy Dotinga WEDNESDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — A combination of diet and exercise can help obese seniors lose weight and stay fit much better than either diet or exercise alone, researchers reported Wednesday. The finding may sound obvious,
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In the interview, Jennifer talks about being a working mom, her upcoming wedding, and of course, her 80-pound weight loss: "I didn't realize that so many people were watching me or that so many people were interested. Now people come up to me saying,
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In fact, although diet and exercise are the usual prescription for dropping pounds, high stress and too little sleep (or too much of it) can hinder weight loss even when people are on a diet, the researchers report. "We found that people who got more
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is important for good health, and it's especially important if you're trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight. • When losing weight, more physical
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PITTSBURGH — A University of Pittsburgh Medical Center dietician has released a new book aimed for people looking to lose weight, while making only small changes to their diet habits. The book called "The Active Calorie Diet" highlights several foods
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Courtney felt she needed Brett's help but was scared to speak up to Jen — who had already had her mind set on the fact they could use the lessons they have learned on the ranch and be able to lose weight on their own. That night, Brett met with the
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