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A health expert in the United Kingdom has suggested one way to help fight overweight and obesity is to provide activity equivalent food labeling. For example, a box of cookies would tell you how long you would need to walk to burn off the calories in one serving.
Researchers investigate whether blocking blood vessels in the stomach leads to weight loss.
Among the many controversies surrounding GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and their use in our food is their possible impact on weight gain. It’s not a topic that has garnered much attention in the realm of GMOs, but it is one that is worth considering, especially given the high percentage of basic food crops (e.g., corn, soybeans, canola) that have been genetically modified and their presence in processed foods.
Electronic vaporizers and e-cigarettes have become popular alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In addition, there are reports that show people are using them to lose weight. Researchers have previously confirmed that nicotine can act like an appetite suppressant and is frequently used by some people to control their weight. However, the use of these products raises important questions about health and long-term effects.
Weight loss is difficult under normal circumstances, but those who suffer from chronic health conditions have extra challenges. Many chronic problems include fatigue that makes exercise difficult, medications that lead to weight gain, and other issues that make it more complicated to keep the extra pounds away. However, recognition of these challenges is the first step to understanding and starting a weight loss journey.
Multiple studies have confirmed that drinking more water can help you lose weight, but there are still people who hesitate to embrace this simple diet tip. Many people complain that it is difficult to remember to drink enough water during the day, and they also dislike the taste. Sugary drinks and soda are addictive, so they choose them over a glass of water. However, you can learn to love water, and use it to lose weight.
Mindful eating is one important way to lose weight. Eating food for the sake of satisfying our appetite versus eating when we are hungry can lead to weight gain and thwart weight loss attempts. A new pilot study shows mindfulness based eating can also help overweight and obese children.
Are you a diabetic who needs to lose a few pounds? A new study reveals that one particular drug used to treat diabetes may help you lose weight by decreasing your high-fat food cravings.
Rhinoplasty can dramatically improve the appearance of your nose and help with multiple problems such as breathing issues. In addition, many patients have reported weight loss as another positive side effect of the surgery. If you are considering this type of plastic surgery, then you may want to think about all of the positive and negative aspects.
The search for an easier way to lose weight has forced more people to pay attention to the details in their lives and surroundings. Invisalign is a plastic aligner that is used to straighten the teeth, but it appears to be capable of more than just giving you a beautiful smile. Many patients have noticed that they actually lose weight while wearing Invisalign.
If you are battling a cold or flu, your weight loss goals are probably far from your focus. However, you do not have to completely sacrifice your plans while you are sick. Instead, you may want to focus on getting well and making sure you are ready to shed the extra pounds once you have overcome the illness.
Many people are focused on becoming more fit and losing extra weight. Being in better shape can benefit your health, your self-esteem and your state of mind. Although most people understand the benefits, they start new fitness programs without planning, use weight loss supplements or bodybuilding supplements they do not need and give up too quickly because of poor results or unrealistic expectations.
Are you among the many who cannot lose weight because of those unrelenting hunger pains? New research shows that there is a new nearly nonsurgical weight loss treatment that targets hunger pain and helps severely obese people lose weight.
Are you getting enough of this one nutrient that can could thwart type 2 diabetes? Research suggests there this fatty acid that most of us may be lacking may be important for preventing the disease that affects. Omega-6 fatty acids may help thwart diabetes.
Fad liquid diets are one of the most dangerous ways to lose weight. This type of crash diet can leave you without essential nutrients that you need to maintain your health. Researchers have also traced multiple deaths to liquid diets. Dr. Robert Linn’s the Last Chance Diet has been linked to 58 deaths, and variations of his methods are still dangerous.
A new study shows that it is possible to lose weight without trying, just by eating a daily serving of this one food type.
Some women at risk of breast cancer opt to have a preventive mastectomy to protect their health. However, data from a new study may indicate that rather than having their breasts surgically removed, some women may benefit from a much less radical—and popular―type of surgery that could protect them from cancer as well.
Researchers at MIT recently revealed a new app in development that they say is designed to make losing weight easier for dieters who use one particular dieting technique that health experts say works for weight loss.
According to a new study published in the online open access British Medical Journal, parents are being misled when it comes to hidden sugars that may be making your child and you fat with this popular food item.
It may be difficult to imagine how your plastic water bottle could make you fatter. However, new research has shown that the plastics component BPS (bisphenol S), which was designed to replace BPA (bisphenol A) in food and beverage packaging, enhances the development of fat cells in humans and seems to have as many health concerns as its predecessor.
Wanting to lose a lot of weight? Here is one woman’s story about how she became social media’s shrinking star as she lost 85 pounds using Instagram.
Sometimes taking down one of the most serious health issues in the country takes more than diet and exercise. Another tactic in the fight against obesity is weight loss surgery, which is also known as bariatric surgery. This is a viable option for those who have a high body mass index (BMI), weigh 100 pounds or more in excess of a healthy weight and have been unsuccessful in losing weight using exercise or diet.
If weight loss is your goal, you have a better chance at being successful if you increase your exercise rather than overly restricting food intake.
Weight loss is a popular goal, but many people realize that they also want to lose the extra body fat and build muscles. If you are not careful, you can end up with flabby, loose skin after weight loss, and your muscle definition can also disappear. You can get rid of the extra body fat with the right exercise routines.
If you have a serious weight problem which has not been helped by exercise, diet or medication, and you also have a serious accompanying condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, then it may be time to consider surgical procedures. However, how can you tell which one is best for you?
Obviously we all know that exercise is very important to both weight maintenance and overall health. So why is that we still aren’t doing it? Will rewards help?
Are you looking into buying a standing desk for your home office or for work because you’ve heard that it will result in more calories burned and can help you lose weight? Here’s what experts recently revealed after taking a close look at multiple studies looking at standing desks.
Are you guilty of eating too much while snacking? There may be a “sound” reason for this type of behavior. Here is one study that offers sound advice for avoiding overeating.
Mom told us never to snack before meals because it would ruin our appetite. It turns out mom was right. Snacking on the right foods before mealtime just might be the extra boost you need for weight loss
Sometimes it isn’t what you eat, but how you eat that can make all the difference in the world.
