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- Weight Loss Methods For Children - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Jen PageYou 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 ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Best Minerals for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jen PageHaving the ideal weight is what dominates many people’s thoughts today. Many factors determine a person’s 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 ...
Views: 6841(3 votes) - Common Cold Virus Causes Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jen PageThe 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 ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Phytonutrients - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Jen PagePhytonutrients 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 ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Low-Fat Dairy Products Lower Risk of Diabetes in Men - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Jen PageThere 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 ...
Views: 903(2 votes) - Role of Weight Management in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Jen PageWith 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 – ...
Views: 790(2 votes) - The Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jen PageThe 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 ...
Views: 1123(2 votes) - Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen PageA 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 Minnesota’s "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - Vaginal Obesity Surgery Procedure for Women - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jen PageMore 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 ...
Views: 906(4 votes) - Weight Loss and Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jen PageSome 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 ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Weight Loss: A Common Side Effect of Diabetes Medications - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Jen PageOver 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 ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - What is Pre-Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Jen PageIf you’ve been told that you or someone you love has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes then the first question you’re probably asking is “What is pre-diabetes?”. The second would likely be whether it will necessarily lead to type 2 diabetes. Don’t worry about asking questions about this kind of ...
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