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Getting A Good Deal On Gym Membership

New Year is the time when many people decide to join a gym, or revisit a neglected gym membership, and in the current economic climate, gym owners will be concerned not only to attract new members but also to hold onto their existing ones, so now is a good time to get a good deal on your gym membership. According to some of the media reports from the US, gym companies are "slashing prices" (LA Times, 5 Jan

Study Links Obesity To Elevated Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

A new epidemiological study has found that among women who have never used menopausal hormone therapy, obese women are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer compared with women of normal weight. Published in the February 15, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the research indicates that obesity may contribute to the development of ovarian cancer through a hormonal

Trying To Eat Less Becomes More Important To Fend Off Middle Age Weight Gain

Lots of experts disagree over the seemingly obvious notion of keeping weight off by trying to eat less a debate that centers on whether the practice backfires, leading to binging and weight gain. Now a new study shows that practicing restraint becomes more important with age. Women who participated in the study had more than twice the risk of substantial weight gain if they did not become more restrained in their

Debunking The Detox Myth

A group of over 300 young UK scientists and engineers who investigated the evidence behind claims made for products and diets, have started a public awareness campaign by publishing a dossier that shows the word "detox" has no meaning outside of the clinical treatment of drug addiction and poisoning. Called the "Detox Dossier", the report describes the findings of the investigation by the Voice of Young Science (VoYS) network of over 300 early career

Keep Your New Year's Resolution To Lose Weight

With the sumptuous food and treats available during the holiday season, it's easy for us overdo it - even while we are adopting a New Year's resolution to lose weight and be active. "Making a resolution to lose weight today is an important first step to a long and healthy life," said Department of Health Services Secretary Karen

Connecticut Department Of Public Health Urges Residents To Consider Their Health When Choosing A New Year's Resolution

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging people to consider resolutions for a healthy lifestyle for the New Year. Whether your resolution is to take better care of your general health, lose weight, or quit using tobacco, the DPH offers tips and resources to help you succeed in leading a healthier

Can't Chalk It Up To "Baby Fat"

Despite recent widespread media attention given to studies that have indicated one-third of American children have a weight problem, a new study shows just one-third of children who are overweight or obese actually receive that diagnosis by a

Minimizing Obesity's Impact On Ovarian Cancer Survival

Obesity affects health in several ways, but new research shows obesity can have minimal impact on ovarian cancer survival. A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Comprehensive Cancer Center found ovarian cancer survival rates are the same for obese and non-obese women if their chemotherapy doses are closely matched to individual

New Strategies For The New Year: Resolving To Break An Addiction? Help From Harvard Medical School

Addiction affects people from all walks of life-presidents struggling to stop smoking, doctors dependent on pain pills, elderly widows who gamble too much, and teenagers abusing stimulant drugs. Nearly a quarter of Americans have a nicotine addiction at one point or another, and more than one in seven grapple with a drug or alcohol use

FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills - Agency Seeks Recall Of Products That Pose Serious Health Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at

Treadmill Desks Improves Cognitive Function, Unlike Low Carb Diets

America's fixation on low carb diets has been shown to be ineffective over the long term for dieters however study results released today suggests it may have harmful effects on brain function as well. The study out of Tufts University focused on women aged 22 to 55 engaging in low carb diets similar to the Atkins Diet. Participants were found to have significantly diminished memory scores than the control groups consuming a normal

Weight Loss Surgery Patients Face Holiday Eating Challenges Head On

For most of us, the holidays are a non-stop food fest that challenges our resolve to eat healthy. From office parties and cookie exchanges to holiday parties and tasty gifts, the temptations are all around. Holiday challenges are even greater for people who have undergone weight loss surgery. "Because people who have undergone weight loss surgery can only eat a half cup of food at a time, they have to focus on portion control," said Gregory Barnes,

Overweight In Children Starting School

Immigrant children have a greater risk of suffering from overweight and obesity. This is the result of a study from Augsburg with 2306 children examined on starting school. Elisabeth Weber and her coauthors present the results in the current issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztbl Int 2008; 105 [51-52]: 883-9). The doctors recorded not only the age, sex, weight, and height of the children, but also their mother

Who Are You Kidding? Overweight Or Obese Mums Who Underestimate Their Weight Status Are More Likely To Over Gain During Pregnancy

Women who misperceive their body weight are more likely to gain too much weight during pregnancy. A study published today in the open access journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has shown that a poor estimation of one's own size at the beginning of pregnancy is associated with excessive gestational weight gain, in both normal weight and overweight or obese

Joint Statement From ACC, ADA And AHA Revises Recommendations For Glycemic Targets For Some Patients

Some people with diabetes may require less stringent glycemic control than previously recommended, but most should stick with the target goal of less than 7 percent long advised for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications, according to a position statement issued

Eating At Buffets Plus Not Exercising Equals Obesity In Rural America

In small towns in the Midwestern United States, people who eat out often at buffets and cafeterias and who perceive their community to be unpleasant for physical activity are more likely to be obese. "It's not that people don't want to get physical activity or eat healthy foods, but we've made it difficult in many communities," says Ross Brownson, Ph.D., senior author of the study and a professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in

Staying Lean And Fit Reduced Men's Risk Of Heart Failure

A 20-year study of male doctors found that compared to men who were overweight and obese, men who stayed lean and fit had the lowest risk of heart failure, and that vigorous exercise reduced the risk, even if they exercised just enough to "break sweat" three times a

Adding Just A Few Pounds May Put You At Risk During Sleep - Holiday Weight Gain Holds Hidden Danger

Indulging in high-calorie foods during the holidays resulting in weight gain, especially around the neck, may lead to more problems than facing yourself in the mirror after the new year, says a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Many Americans put on pounds during November and December, leading not only to new year's resolutions, but possibly significant impairment of their air passages during sleep, says

Proximity Of Fast-food Restaurants To Schools Increases Adolescent Obesity

Fast-food restaurants located near schools have a negative effect on students' health, a new study reports. Researchers examined the relationship between fast-food restaurants located near (within one half mile of) schools and obesity among middle and high school students in

UK Society For Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference: University Of Exeter, Jan. 6-7, 2009

Most people know that how we live our lives effects our health so what influences our decisions to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle? Why do health professionals like doctors and counsellors do and say what they do? How can public policy, health services, schools and education, the

FDA Seeks Recall Of 25 Weight Loss Pills With Potentially Unsafe Ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States is seeking to recall 23 different products marketed as for weight loss because they contain undeclared active pharmaceutical substances that may pose serious health risks to consumers. The products are marketed over the Internet and in retail stores, and in some cases are described as "dietary supplements"

Lymphedema Risk For Breast Cancer Survivors Increased By Obesity

Throughout the world, 10 million breast cancer survivors have a lifetime risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition that involves swelling of the limbs and impacts physical and psychosocial health. Second only to the recurrence of cancer, it is the most dreaded effect of breast cancer

Helping Children Achieve Healthier Weights Via Group Treatment

Group-based treatment programs may effectively combat childhood obesity in rural communities, according to a new University of Florida study. Children who participated in one of two group programs - family-based or parent-only - were less overweight compared with children in a control group. The findings appear in the December issue of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent

Study Shows Regular Exercise Might Prevent Onset Of Diabetes In Black Women

Taking a brisk walk several times a week for exercise appears to reduce black women's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published this month in the American Journal of Epidemiology, Reuters Health reports. Few studies have been conducted on the benefits of exercise among black women, according to

Fast Food Meals Are Smaller, Have Fewer Calories Than Food Served At Restaurants

A new study in the Review of Agricultural Economics compares fast food and table service meals at restaurants. Results show that both are larger and have more calories than meals prepared at home, with the typical fast food meal being smaller and having fewer calories than the average meal from a table service restaurant. James K. Binkley of Purdue University used data from the

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