8 Ways To Actually Stick To Your New Year's Resolution
We all make New Year’s resolutions. Those things we know we should do, and haven’t got round to in the previous year become a priority in the upcoming one. But far too many people fall short of their goals due to poor planning.
What Is Revolutionary About the Sensa Weight Loss System?
You can lose 30 pounds in six months and still eat everything you want, the makers of the diet sensation Sensa tell us. The product has been featured in the New York Times and on NBC's Dateline. The headlines blaze in Sensa advertising, but does it work?
Local Laws Fighting Obesity And Improving Public Health?
No state law will take precedence over Federal law that requires menu labeling by chains that have 20 or more restaurants by 2013. However, this law will leave about half the restaurants in US free to allow their customers to make their eating choices.
Scientists Find Master Gene for Obesity
Scientists in Iceland and at Oxford University and King's College in London announce that they have discovered a single, master gene that controls the amount of fat that accumulates in the human body.
Obesity or Carrying At Least an Extra Weight is Closely Linked to Risk of Dementia Later in Life
After reading about the many harmful effects of obesity on our health, there is another bad news for people who have piled up on those extra kilos- middle age obesity may lead to dementia later in life.
New Obesity Scale Developed: Is Body Adiposity Index (BAI) Better than Body Mass Index (BMI)?
We all know that measuring how fat you are involves more than just stepping on a scale
Why Belly Fat is Unhealthy and Why Soluble Fiber may be Your Lifesaver
There are many nicknames for a large abdomen like ‘Muffin Top’, ‘Pot Belly’, ‘Spare Tire’, and ‘Love Handles’, just to name a few. All ease the psychological pain - allow you to avoid the term fat but that don’t mean you are going to be alright.
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis - A NEAT Way To Stay Trim
Did you know that you can significantly increase the amount of energy you use every day simply by moving about more? I don’t mean pounding the streets or pumping iron - just doing everyday things like walking while on the phone can help you lose weight.
Ten New Strategies For Dealing With Post-Holiday Weight Gain
Did Santa leave you a few extra pounds this year? Or could you just put on a red suit and play Santa Claus (or Mrs. Claus) yourself, without any added padding? Here are 10 suggestions for dealing with post-Christmas weight gain you haven't heard before.
Are You Fat Because You Are Polite?
Are you someone who just can't say no when you are offered food? A new research study tells us that good manners can get in the way of weight control.