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  • Higher Protein Meals Help Keep The Fat Away Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:16AMA low kilojoule diet made up of higher protein meals improves the ability to burn fat among overweight and obese people and may be the key to shedding excess kilos, according to new Australian research. The study, in Nutrition & Dietetics published by Wiley-Blackwell, found higher protein meals may have a subtle fat-burning effect in overweight or obese people.
  • Want to lose weight? Use your head Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:22AMBeginning a weight loss program can be daunting. People often put too much pressure on themselves to lose a large amount of weight and become overwhelmed when they are not immediately successful. The key to setting your goals is to keep them realistic. Smaller goals like losing a pound a week are more attainable and can help motivate you to stick to your weight loss plan.
  • Good news and bad on cholesterol levels: study Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:17AM By Martha Kerr [More]
  • Is lower-spec diet a sensible strategy for poultry producers? FWi Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:18AMOne way to minimise the effects of higher feed prices is to opt for a lower-spec diet. But is this a sensible and cost-effective strategy and how do you avoid the post-peak dip?
  • Office Workers GRUVE Their Way to Better Health Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:00AM With today’s rising health insurance costs, companies are looking for innovative ways to improve employee health, lower healthcare costs and increase productivity. Muve, Inc. (www.Muve.Me) has the solution: the Gruve Solution™. The goal of the Gruve Solution is to encourage otherwise inactive office workers to get up and move. The results, for both the employer and the employee, are very ...
  • Good news and bad on cholesterol levels: study Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 3:09PMNEW ORLEANS (Reuters Health) - Levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol among adult Americans have fallen somewhat since 1980. However, harmful triglyceride levels have nearly quintupled over the same time period, according to research presented at the
  • The growing toll of kidney disease Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:18AMAmid a marked increase, officials move to bolster awareness
  • Kidney Disease Takes a Growing Toll Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:51PMChronic kidney disease is a killer that sneaks up on thousands of people with diabetes or untreated high blood pressure.
  • Treadmill Desks Better At Lowering Cancer Risk Than Vitamins "A" - "E" Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:31AM There are many reasons to take vitamins but apparently cancer prevention is no longer one of them. Vitamins A to E have no impact but a walk at your desk could lower your cancer risk significantly.
  • More children treated for kidney stones Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:01AMPhysicians trace the problem to kids not drinking enough water and consuming too many foods with high sodium and sucrose.
  • More kids treated for kidney stones Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:38AMPhysicians trace the problem to kids not drinking enough water and consuming too many foods with high sodium and sucrose.
  • Large Waist Nearly Doubles Death Risk Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:18AMA new study of people in Europe found that having a large waist nearly doubled the risk of premature death regardless of whether they were overweight or not and supports the idea that waist size or waist to hip ratio should be used to assess risk of death.
  • English city of Manchester to reward people for keeping fit Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:14PMBy cp Thursday, 13 November 2008 - 6:11pm. LONDON - The English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff.
  • ProjectWeightLoss.com Moves Beyond Beta, Officially Launches Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:15AMProjectWeightLoss.com, the social network for individuals looking to eat healthy and have an active lifestyle, was officially launched today and features free weight loss tools as well as diets, workout programs, and celebrity lifestyle resources. [PR.com - November 13, 2008]
  • Weight loss: the truth Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:51AMWhile there may be a wealth of approaches to help you get to your ideal weight, there are, at the basic level, just a few fundamental rules for weight loss. Check out what they are...
  • Colorectal Cancer Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:12PMIt may seem like a hassle but sometimes a simple health screening can save your life.
  • Colorectal Cancer Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:12PMIt may seem like a hassle but sometimes a simple health screening can save your life.
  • Health Briefs Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:59PMNote: Events without published prices are free, and registration is required for most programs.
  • Health Briefs Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:59PMNote: Events without published prices are free, and registration is required for most programs.
  • UK city to reward people for keeping fit Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:01AMThe English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff.
  • English city to reward people for keeping fit Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff. Manchester is hoping to fight fat with a reward system that works like a retail loyalty card. But instead of earning credit for opening their wallets, residents will be rewarded for keeping their feet on the treadmill and their fridge stocked ...
  • English city to reward people for keeping fit Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 1:02PMTue, Nov 11, 2008 (10:57 a.m.) The English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff.
  • English city to reward people for keeping fit Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:54PM(By ELLE MOXLEY, Associated Press Writer) The English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff. Manchester is hoping to fight fat with a reward system that works like a retail loyalty card. But instead of earning credit for opening their wallets, residents will be rewarded for keeping their feet ...
  • English city to reward people for keeping fit Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:43PMThe English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff.
  • Leading Online Weight Loss Community, WeightView.com, Hits Major Milestone of 100,000 Photo Uploads Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 9:04AM WeightView.com, a patent-pending web based weight loss tool that enables dieters to see a visual representation of themselves at their desired weight, announced today that it has surpassed a milestone of 100,000 users who have uploaded their photos to get a glimpse into their thinner future.
  • Online and in shape Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:24AMPublished: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- A diary is a place of truth, where people confide their secrets and reveal their deepest thoughts.
  • Urgent need to act on diabetes, say experts Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:32PMNext week is National Diabetes Awareness Week 2008 (18 to 24 November). Diabetes is a serious health issue in New Zealand with those at greatest risk including obese people, those over 40, people who do little exercise and people with a family history of diabetes.
  • To lose weight, focus on foods you can have Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:18PMFor those with weight-loss goals, the holidays can present special challenges, with an increased focus on food and drink and greater potential for missed workouts. In fact, many people put off starting a fitness program during the last few months of the year, believing that they will be so busy that their chances of success would be small. When the new year rolls around, there is often a desire ...
  • Studies Examine Whether Information About Colon Cancer Discourages Blacks From Screening; Job Stress Among Filipino ... Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:15PM"Unintended Effects of Emphasizing Disparities in Cancer Communication to African-Americans," Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention: For the study, researcher Robert Nicholson, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry at the St.
  • No Magic Solution to Yo-Yo Dieting Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 2:26PMTitle: No Magic Solution to Yo-Yo Dieting Category: Health News Created: 11/10/2008 Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008
  • Obesity linked to eating disorders Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:53PMBINGE eating, starvation diets, self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse are at least partly to blame for the epidemic of obesity among young women, according to Australian research that shows being overweight increasingly goes with such behaviour.
  • Control Weight To Fight Diabetes Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:11PMType 2 Diabetes used to affect only adults, but young people are not immune. One in six overweight adolescents has pre-diabetes, which can lead to the full-blown disease if unchecked.
  • Control Weight To Fight Diabetes Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:11PMType 2 Diabetes used to affect only adults, but young people are not immune. One in six overweight adolescents has pre-diabetes, which can lead to the full-blown disease if unchecked.
  • Author says food can be healthful and still delicious Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 12:52PM URBANA – Mollie Katzen knew more than three decades ago, when her now-classic "Moosewood Cookbook" was published, that plant foods should play the starring role in a healthy diet. But people often still draw what she calls an unnecessary line between delicious food and healthful food, and think eating healthy is all about being deprived, she says.
  • Feeding kid athletes Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:21AMBy Jen Christensen Friday, November 07, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. Nutrition for Child Athletes A recent survey by the National Council of Youth Sports reports more than 44 million children in the U.S. participate in some type of organized sport. 75 percent of young athletes participate in sports activities year round.
  • Day-to-night Fashion Solutions for the Holidays Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 5:27AM(ARA) - We all know the holiday season is hectic. From finding the perfect gifts for family and friends to preparing that special dish, we run around scrambling to get everything together -- including ourselves -- at the last minute.
  • Exercise, Calcium Rich Diet Could Cut Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 5:17AMAdopting daily exercise sessions and a calcium-rich diet could reduce the risk of a group of health risk factors called the metabolic syndrome, finds a new study of Illinois adults.
  • Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2009 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:26PMTitle: Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2009 Category: Health News Created: 11/6/2008 Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2008
  • Five Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain, according to Mannatech Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:45AM Dr. Robert Sinnott, MNS, chief science officer for Mannatech, Inc®, the global wellness solutions provider of dietary supplements, skin care products and weight and fitness products, offers the following tips to prevent weight gain over the holidays.
  • New report looks at weight-loss diets, eating plans and diet pills Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 4:12AMOver-the-counter weight-loss pills are no quick fix to melt away extra pounds.
  • Lines, loose skin as you diet Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 11:16PMYou went on a crash diet and lost several kilos. But even before you begin rejoicing at your newfound waistline, you may just end up worrying about your sagging skin.
  • Obesity is linked to increase in cancer cases Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 8:00PMCancer rates could double within the next 40 years unless obesity is tackled, health experts warned yesterday.
  • Personal Fitness Training & Nutrition Franchise: Cracking the Codes on Fitness & Franchising Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 1:01AM Personal Training Institute the Personal Fitness Training & Nutrition Centers Annouces Franchise Rollout After Overwhelming Research Findings that Shows Its Program is Better Than Traditional Gyms for Fitness Management. Company Launches National Franchise Sales Program; Names VP of Franchise Development & National Director of Training & Development
  • Commit to eating right Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 10:14PMFINALLY , you’ve lost the 15 kilograms you had hoped to lose, your body has emerged healthy and more agile, and that dress that gathers at the waist fits you again.
  • Choosing your fats wisely Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 5:02AM In the past, fat in the diet had a bad reputation. A decade or so ago, the dieting trend was low fat diets for weight loss as well as for heart disease concerns. We now know that fat serves many functions in the body and certain fats may be necessary for...
  • Some cultures have healthier diets Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 2:07AMSan Francisco physician and author Dr. Daphne Miller confronts common killers every day in her family medicine practice: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer.
  • Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum offers a Support Book for FatLoss4Idiots Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 2:14AM John Davenport, founder and administrator of the Fat Loss 4 Idiots user forum has written a support guide for men and women who wish to lose the most weight in the healthiest way with the FatLoss4Idiots Diet. The support guide is available to all users of the forum. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1551854.htm
  • Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum offers a Support Book for FatLoss4Idiots Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 2:01AM John Davenport, founder and administrator of the Fat Loss 4 Idiots user forum has written a support guide for men and women who wish to lose the most weight in the healthiest way with the FatLoss4Idiots Diet. The support guide is available to all users of the forum.
  • AUB fair highlights importance of fitness, wellbeing Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 3:27PMThe American University of Beirut (AUB) held a two-day Wellness Fair on Thursday and Friday which aimed at raising awareness among the AUB community about the importance of staying fit, eating right, and thinking well. AUB president Peter Dorman inaugurated the fair and toured the booths at the exhibit, which was held at West Hall.
  • AUB fair highlights importance of fitness, wellbeing Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 3:27PMThe American University of Beirut (AUB) held a two-day Wellness Fair on Thursday and Friday which aimed at raising awareness among the AUB community about the importance of staying fit, eating right, and thinking well. AUB president Peter Dorman inaugurated the fair and toured the booths at the exhibit, which was held at West Hall.