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Weight Control & Diet
Are you getting enough sleep?
New research reinforces just how important sleep is with regards to the foods that we choose to put in our mouths and, ultimately, our weight
Step Towards Good Health
Walking is arguably the easiest of all exercises
You Are What You Think!
Your mind influences how they feel after they've eaten
Who says Fructose Promotes Obesity?
Fructose has been associated with obesity. And many people believe now that fructose mostly in the form of high fructose corn syrup, which is commonly used in sugary drinks and processed foods, may be responsible for the obesity epidemic in the U.S.
Inflammation Causes Obesity
A recent study analyzed the relationship between gut flora and body weight.
Fat Habits Leading to Obesity
Diet basics: reduce calories, increase your amount of exercise, etc, etc. But here are a several diet habits that are probably making or keeping you fat
Vitamin D Shown to Help With Weight Loss
Vitamin D has been all over the news recently and is now considered a natural remedy for many conditions.
5 Easy Holiday Weight Loss Tips
Here are a few easy-to-do Holiday weight loss tips to help keep you on track
Green Tea For Weight Loss
Green tea as a whole has been studied extensively for its benefits with regards to weight loss.
5 Reasons to Eat Breakfast Every Day
Studies show that eating breakfast every day is very important part of getting to and maintaining a healthy weight
Daily Mistake Can Make You Obese
People who sleep either more or fewer than seven hours a day, including naps, have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease
Coronary Heart Disease Indicators
People with a larger waistline and high triglyceride levels are at increased risk of coronary heart disease
Extremely Obese Children Get Reflux
Extremely obese children have a 40 percent higher risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and children who are moderately obese have a 30 percent higher risk of GERD compared to normal weight children
Organic Food can Sabotage Diet and Weight-loss
While organic food may contain fewer, if any, pesticides and additives, consumers mistakenly believe it also has fewer calories
Probiotics May Help Fat and Weight loss
Daily supplements of the probiotic, Lactobacillus gasseri, may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies
Obesity Remains Economic Issue
Obesity is expensive
Appetite and Contributing to Obesity driven by Gut Bacteria
Certain types of bacteria that naturally reside in the intestine may be causing an increased appetite that promotes obesity as well as other unhealthy symptoms linked to being overweight.
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor in Severe Flu
People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus
Citrus-Derived Flavonoid Prevents Obesity
A flavonoid derived from citrus fruit has shown tremendous promise for preventing weight gain and other signs of metabolic syndrome which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Tonsillectomy Causes Obesity
Children who have their tonsil surgically removed early in life are significantly more likely to become overweight or obese by age eight
Obesity as Dangerous to Health as Smoking
Severe obesity shortens a person's expected lifespan by 10 years, comparable to the effect of a lifetime spent smoking
Beverage Consumption A Bigger Factor In Weight
What you drink may be more important than what you eat
Measure Your Waist to Save Your Life
Having a normal body mass index (BMI) doesn't necessarily mean you're free of dangerous body fat. New research shows weight around your waist that may escape a BMI test could be deadly.
Salt Content in Processed Foods Linked to Problems
Higher salt intake in children is related to an increased consumption of sugary beverages, High consumption of salt is well-known to be linked to high blood pressure, or hypertension
Western Diet Boosts Heart Attack Risk 30%
The fried foods, salty snacks and meats that are staples of the Western diet account for about 30% of heart attack risk across the world
Flavor Enhancer MSG Linked to Weight Gain
Use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been linked to weight gain in humans
Drugs Useless Reducing Heart Disease Risk
Taking drugs for cholesterol and blood pressure without actually losing weight does not decrease people's risk of cardiovascular disease
Artificial Sweeteners Cause Weight Gain
Regular consumption of artificial, low-calorie sweeteners may actually cause people to gain more weight than similar consumption of sugar
"Good" fat may be new weapon in obesity fight
A new understanding of the origins of brown fat cells -- the "good" kind of fat that burns energy and keeps us warm -- may lead to new treatments for obesity
Excess Pounds may be Contagious
Obesity may be contagious because most people feel good about themselves if they are about as heavy as the people around them
Slow Eating Trims Calorie Intake
Your mother was right when she told you to take the time to chew your food. Eating slowly, research suggests, can encourage people to eat less, and enjoy the meal more.
Link Between Obesity and Insomnia
With Americans growing fatter and more sleep-deprived, researchers are beginning to search for a correlation between the two.
14 Foods Good for Your Health
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein will fill you up, not out. Feeling satisfied is important. These foods are touted to fight cancer, reduce cholesterol and prevent strokes.
Childhood Obesity Hits a Plateau
Childhood obesity, rising for more than two decades, appears to have hit a plateau, a potentially significant milestone in the battle against excessive weight gain among children.
Obesity Tough on the Knees, and Men's Hips
Obesity raises the risk of severe knee arthritis and may do similar damage in the hips, but perhaps only in men
2 Ways to Eat Like a Lean Person
Want the scoop on the eating habits of people who aren't overweight? Remember the two F's: fruit and fiber.
'Do more, talk less' to Help Heavy Teens Slim Down
Parents of overweight teens who recognize that their kids are too fat don't take steps to help them to eat more healthily or to be more active, but they do push them to diet -- and this pressure is likely to backfire.
Large Waist may Raise Death Risk for Women
Women with large bellies may die earlier of heart disease and cancer than other women, regardless of their weight.
Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
Despite appearances to the contrary, more than half of normal-weight Americans have a high percentage of body fat
Diet sodas Linked with Health Risks
Sodas, even diet ones, may be linked with increased risk factors for heart disease and diabetes
Calcium Helps in Preventing Postmenopausal Weight Gain
Postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D gain slightly less weight than women not taking the supplements
Calcium and Vitamin D Could Keep You Slim After 50
Women over 50 who regularly take calcium and vitamin D supplements are less likely to gain weight than those who do not
Diet, Exercise Take Off Equal Pounds
Eating less and exercising more are equally good at helping take off the pounds
Count Calories For Weight loss
Counting calories, worked for 99 percent of 5,000 people who lost weight and kept off at least 30 pounds of it.
Boost Your Health With Spices
Adding spices such as basil, oregano, garlic, curry, and rosemary to your diet can benefit your health.
Weight Loss Improves Heart Function in Obese
A new study shows that people who are obese can reverse some early heart and blood vessel dysfunction by adopting a healthy lifestyle and losing weight.
Eating Out May Encourage Bingeing
Women tend to eat more calories and fat when dining out.
Mediterranean Diet Made Easy
Health benefits of following Mediterranean-style diet, rich in healthy fats from olive oil or nuts, fresh vegetables, fruits, low-fat poultry or fish
Keeping the Pounds Off: What Works
Have you shed some extra pounds? A new medical study provides tips for keeping the weight off.
Heavier Weight Tied to Poorer Mental Function
Overweight middle-aged adults tend to score more poorly on tests of memory, attention and learning ability than their thinner peers do.