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Tuesday, Dec 15
Dr. J reveals his weight loss secret!
A diet secret this doctor will tell you about! I have a diet secret to tell you about! I suppose I should keep it to myself until I write the book, which, ...
Monday, Jan 12
Tips from weight loss winners
People’s annual “Half their Size” roundup offers more tips: Try a cookie diet if you’re always eating fast food and restaurant food because you think you don’t have time or don’t want to plan something else.Getting help in general, whether from a structured weight loss program or a nutrit...
Saturday, Jan 10
How much activity for weight control?
Unfortunately, messages about physical activity can be just as erratic. Fortunately, research is now providing evidence on just how much activity is needed to stop weight gain and support weight loss. Exercise can help maintain weight
Friday, Jan 9
Most people will give up on their diet resolutions, but you don’t have to be one of them
To make weight loss and healthy living easier he says people should eat more small meals through the day so they never get hungry. Different diet plans work for different people, and you don’t always know which one will work for you, but the clinic tends to recommend a low-carb diet that’s hi...
Thursday, Jan 8
Stars cutting out junk, getting fit for new year
But famous people are like the rest of us in that they struggle with their weight same as anyone and have trouble keeping their resolutions to exercise and stay fit just like the rest of us. Here, some news about how celebrities have gotten fit, and how they hope to stay that way. People’s weigh...
Tuesday, Jan 6
“DietTribe” episode 1: Lifestyle changes put to the test
Soon after Jessie’s introduction, the weigh-in began. Lydia weighted in at 210 pounds. Jessie set her goal weight at 180 pounds.Shawna weighed in at 232 pounds. Jessie set her goal weight at 202 pounds.Anna weighed in at 228 pounds. Jessie set her goal weight at 198 pounds.Megan weighed in at 218...
Monday, Dec 29
Nibbles: Liver disease may get better after weight-loss surgery, plus Scottish teachers don’t want to play warden and getting rid of junk at the rink
If you needed another reason to encourage your kids to get off the couch and play a sport, research from Japan in the British Journal of Sports Medicine says that playing weight-bearing games as a teenager keeps bones healthy for more than 40 years. Researchers studied post-menopausal wo...
Sunday, Dec 28
12 more reasons to be glad to leave 2008 behind us; it’s where those added 5 pounds are located
By Robert S. Wieder for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News) Taking a look back at stories related to food and diet in 2008 brings a trove of strange news, from a couple getting weight-loss surgery on the same day to people calling our next commander in chief too skinny for the job.
Nibbles: Waist size a good predictor of stroke risk, fishy benefits of fish oil and blood sugar and Alzheimer’s
Waist to hip ratio more effective than weight at judging stroke risk; diabetics with metabolic syndrome more likely to get kidney disease; fish oil helps some, but not all, hearts; Sweden has few deaths after weight-loss surgery; and how low blood sugar in the brain can lead to Alzheimer...
Monday, Dec 22
Nibbles: Parental intervention helps kids, the coming Wii injury epidemic and reports of Eastwood’s veganism are greatly exaggerated
Parental interventions help young kids lose more weight; IVF shouldn't be reserved only for normal weight women; Wii injuries expected to rise with holiday; helping prevent diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes; printing calorie counts on receipts; and Clint Eastwood hasn...
Monday, Dec 15
Getting through the holidays with Our Lady of Weight Loss
By Sarah E. White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News) The holidays don't have to be a never-ending maze of overeating and regret. Staying mindful and using a few tricks from Our Lady of Weight Loss should help you make it through the season with your wardrobe intact.
Wednesday, Dec 10
Celebrities and weight: Oprah hits 200, ex-deputy PM backs weight clinic, and secrets of the stars
By Sarah E. White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News) Oprah says she can't believe she's let her weight creep up to 200; former UK deputy prime minister says more old guys need to lose weight; plus more slimming and maintaining tips from the stars.
Nibbles: Paying people to lose weight, plus keeping kids in school at lunch and changes at food banks
Both people who are overweight or obese and those who are underweight seem to have more headaches and migraines, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a study of more than 7,000 people, being overweight or obese increased the likelihood of having he...
Wednesday, Dec 3
Nibbles: Depression makes elderly people store more fat, plus a roundup of recalls
Two dietary supplement makers have voluntarily recalled their products thanks to undisclosed ingredients. Fashion Sanctuary recalled Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules because the capsules contained undisclosed sibutramine, which is approved as an appetite suppressant for weight lo...
Monday, Nov 24
Nibbles: Waist risk varies for Alzheimer’s, the benefits of your parents’ longevity and pro-ana hits Facebook
Overweight women and underweight men more likely to have Alzehimer's; exercise in pregnancy means fewer drugs in delivery; long-lived parents have kids with less cardiovascular disease; Australia suggests new body image guidelines; and proana comes to Facebook.
Saturday, Nov 22
Nibbles: Weight-loss surgery helps mother and child, ginko no prevention for Alzheimer’s and a chicken food fight
Women who have weight-loss surgery have safer pregnancies after; canola oil in pregnancy reduces breast cancer in next generation; ginko biloba doesn't protect against dementia; taking diabetes drugs may reduce risk of prostate cancer; and grilled chicken labeled for producing ca...
Obesity linked to more liver disease than alcohol
But it’s not just severe obesity that is linked with fatty liver disease. In fact, overweight that leads to insulin resistance seems to be the primary culprit. Researchers say NAFLD seems highly related to the constellation of problems called metabolic syndrome, which includes some com...
Tuesday, Nov 11
The skinny on celebs: How they lose, plus Janet Jackson’s regain and Guy Ritchie’s junk food comfort
Another star who slimmed down for a movie recently was Seth Rogen, who’s prepping to star in “The Green Hornet.” He says he lost an undisclosed amount of weight through diet and exercise. He calls that “the lamest answer ever” for a weight-loss secret, but at least it’s effective. He also says...
Thursday, Nov 6
Nibbles: Milk and weight maintenance, smoking and hunger and the unintended consequences of a Mexican health program
For people who want to burn fat, eat more calories and not gain weight, a diet high in dairy may be helpful. Research funded by the National Dairy Council and published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism suggests getting enough dairy could allow people to consume more calories with...
