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Weight Loss Methods For Children
You may have heard that more and more children are gaining weight to the point of obesity, and that it seems the problem gets worse and worse as time goes on. There are many reasons for this, but thankfully, there are also many great weight loss methods for children. As a parent, you probably remember spending a lot of time doing physical activity when you were younger. Times are different now, as there are many activities that children prefer which require little more than r
March 4, 2010
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Vaginal Obesity Surgery Procedure for Women
More people are having troubles losing weight and keeping it off, no matter how many diets they follow or how many crunches they complete. As a result, many are turning to obesity surgery in order to help them lose weight and regain their health. But as with any surgery, there is a risk of complications. In recent days, surgeons have discovered that obesity surgery performed through the vagina is one way to help reduce the risk of negative effects, while still providing a lif
January 20, 2010
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What is Pre-Diabetes
If youâve been told that you or someone you love has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes then the first question youâre probably asking is âWhat is pre-diabetes?â. The second would likely be whether it will necessarily lead to type 2 diabetes. Donât worry about asking questions about this kind of thing since theyâre quite logical and natural considering the impact that diabetes can have on long-term health and lifestyle. To begin, pre-diabetes is a condition that occ
December 29, 2009
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Weight Loss: A Common Side Effect of Diabetes Medications
Over the last few years, a side effect of several forms of diabetes medications, such as Metformin and Exenatide (Byetta), has been observed to be a decrease in appetite. This side effect is not an unpleasant one, necessarily, as it seems to make losing weight a little bit easier for the diabetes sufferers who are taking these types of drugs. For one thing, weight loss is often the goal of diabetes sufferers, since diabetes symptoms worsen when there is too much weight on the
December 2, 2009
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Common Cold Virus Causes Obesity
The link between obesity and a common virus strain is one of the most recent research proposals that scientists have advanced to explain the cause of weight gain. The virus, known as adenovirus-36 or AD-36 that is thought to be linked to obesity, is also the cause of the common cold, eye infections and sore throats. Most preliminary studies that have been conducted on animals with the obesity virus suggest that those infected with AD-36 virus had a rise in their body fat, whi
August 13, 2009
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Low-Fat Dairy Products Lower Risk of Diabetes in Men
There are many things that a person can do to reduce or even eliminate their chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Having a healthy BMI (body mass index), staying active, and limiting sugars are great ways to do this. However, there are smaller things that can make a huge difference. An example of this is the recent findings that low-fat dairy may help reduce the risk of diabetes in men. It may seem like a small thing, but combined with everything else, this could be another st
June 19, 2009
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Health Benefits of Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients are compounds found in some plants that are otherwise called phytochemicals. These are compounds that are not known to be essential to the human body, but they can have benefit if ingested. You don't need them, but you may find surprising benefits to your health and even weight loss efforts if you include some of these in your daily menu. Research is on going for possible benefits for fighting diseases and other medical conditions with phytonutrients.nnIf you e
May 21, 2009
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The Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer
The apparent likelihood of a connection between breast cancer and being overweight is an issue of growing concern. Statistical evidence has shown that women with excessive upper body and abdominal fat account for a large percentage of breast cancer patients. No conclusive results have been made on the subject but numerical evidence has shown quite significant data alluding to this possible correlation. The possible explanation for this possible relation is the fact that overw
April 23, 2009
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Best Minerals for Weight Loss
Having the ideal weight is what dominates many peopleâs thoughts today. Many factors determine a personâs weight. Among these factors are calorie burning, blood-glucose levels, metabolic rate, appetite and fat metabolism. It is important to note that the above factors cannot work efficiently if people do not take minerals optimally. Minerals play a big role in maintaining optimum weight and health. In addition, they co-operate among themselves to make sure all is well in
April 2, 2009
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Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing
A study looking into the eating habits of teenage girls suggests that the use of diet pills in young women is climbing at alarming rates. Research conducted by the University of Minnesotaâs "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight management methods, while 27.9% use very unhealthy weight management methods. These methods include the abuse of diet pills, skipping meals, vomiting and laxatives. Teenage girls who
March 18, 2009
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Weight Loss and Spirituality
Some turn to their spiritual side when undertaking weight loss. There are many of these diets including the Buddhist diet, the Hallelujah diet, and the Bible diet, just to name a few. Though these are all different in that they deal with different religious beliefs, they are all the same in some key ways. These spiritual diets use the mind and the spirit to stay on track and transform all parts of existence, not just the way the body looks and feels.nnSome spiritual diets gui
February 23, 2009
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Role of Weight Management in Weight Loss
With over 60% of the North American population currently overweight there has been much emphasis lately on the ways and means of healthy weight loss. If you have just successfully dropped a hundred (or even 10) pounds, congratulations - you did it! Now here comes second part of the challenge â weight management.nnResearch has shown that approximately only 20% of dieters keep excess weight off long term once they have reached their target goal. In fact one of the richest mos
February 4, 2009
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February 5, 2009
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April 11, 2008