Wearing pedometer can be a big step in weight-loss battle Nov 21, 2009
And in a relatively short time, many people were able to lower their body mass index enough to move from the "obese" to "overweight" category. "What we found was, on average, that wearing a pedometer increased people's physical activity by about 2,000 steps per day," Bravata said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Greater Plymouth Food Warehouses fresh produce program produces believers Nov 21, 2009
Head Start Nutrition Manager Michelle Curley reported that child obesity has decreased from 22 percent of the 55 students at the Silver Lake Head Start to 16 percent through the new fresh food diet as well as an hour of playtime every day. Teachers also cook breakfast with their students and teach them table manners and healthy food options with colorful plates, and they have themed meals based on colors, numbers and letters. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 21, 2009
A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Study: Md. ranks No. 21 in overall health Nov 21, 2009
Maryland residents are healthier this year compared with last, though high obesity rates and infectious diseases remain significant health challenges ... If obesity rates in Maryland continue to rise at their current levels, obesity is projected to cost $7. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 21, 2009
Some 60 million adults in the US are obese, according to the American Obesity Association, which says that obesity is not a simple matter of overeating ... "Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke." ... "The rate of obesity has not gone down - but has gone up since food... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat Nov 21, 2009
I am a black 52 years old male, 5'8" at the time I weighed 330 pounds. I wore a size 52 pants and a 3X shirt. Diabetes is in my family; my grand-father and father died a horrible death from diabetes. I'm glad my doctor sat me down and explained what could happen if I continued to add on the weight. I know the TRUTH hurts, for me it was a GOOD hurt. Since my visit with my doctor I have lost 75 pounds; I am wearing size 44 pants and a 1X shirt. This only happened because my doctor CARED enough to... (CBS News)
Insulin Linked to Core Body Temperature Nov 21, 2009
"Our paper highlights the possibility that differences in core temperature may play a role in obesity and may represent a therapeutic area in future drug design," added Osborn ... (July 9, 2009) A new study has shown a critical link between obesity and the onset of Type 2 diabetes, a discovery which could lead to the design of a drug to prevent the ... 18, 2008) Obesity is a worldwide health problem directly linked to several diseases such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes. (Science Daily)
Richard Hinds John Coates is the Captain Mainwaring of Australian sport. Read more Nov 21, 2009
Ones who conveniently forget that their Olympic-oriented approach has coincided with a period during which physical education has disappeared from the national curriculum, and health issues such as diabetes and childhood obesity have increased. It is tempting to slip into the hysterical rhetoric employed by Dad's Army and pose a heavily loaded question. (The Age, Australia)
Low-Carb, High-Carb Diet Both Help Keep Weight off Nov 21, 2009
The findings show, the researchers conclude, that "free-living overweight and obese people" (as opposed to those studied in an inpatient clinic, for example) were able to stick with recommended diet and keep off the weight they had lost for 12 months. SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Kansas ranks No. 24 in healthy state study Nov 21, 2009
Tobacco consumption and obesity are the two priorities that threaten the health of the nation, the study finds. Kansas ranks No. 22 in the prevalence of smoking and 34 for prevalence of obesity ... Obesity, the study finds, is projected to cost $3. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
A Few Extra Pounds May Help Elderly Live Longer Nov 21, 2009
In this group, the risk of death was increased in obese men and in overweight and obese women. But in the older groups, being underweight was associated with greater mortality, whereas being overweight was associated with lower mortality. (MEDLINEplus)
Abbott's diet drug's risks have FDA's attention Nov 21, 2009
The FDA in 2005 rejected a consumer group's petition to remove Meridia from the market due to cardiovascular problems, deciding that the drug's benefits outweighed its risks when used appropriately to treat obesity. The FDA said at that time that it was not possible to conclude Meridia caused the reported problems and that it had worked with Abbott to change the drug's labeling and to educate doctors about which patients can take the drug. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Techs expert AD sends Paul Johnson yet another love note Nov 21, 2009
His resume wasn t fooling anybody they knew what was in the bag, instead they hire another loud overweight under disciplined football coach and let the one with character go. Maybe it s the character we just don t recognize any more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart Nov 21, 2009
Overindulgence raises the risk of cancer, accidents, obesity and many other problems, and can also cause the heart muscle damage called alcoholic cardiomyopathy, he noted. The American Heart Association recommendation is that "if you drink, do so in moderation." That means one to two drinks a day for a man, one drink a day for a woman, with a drink defined as 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 100-proof spirits. (MEDLINEplus)
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing' Nov 21, 2009
Professor Tim Spector, an expert on telomeres and ageing based at King's College London, said: "The study and resulting theory is plausible as researchers have found previous telomere links with chronic stress. "However, many different adverse environments are known to reduce telomeres - such as cigarette smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and social class as well as genes. "In such a small sample such as this - any of these could actually be responsible rather than the abuse - so it needs... (BBC News -- Americas)
U.K. Shares Decline for Fourth Day on Concern Economy to Falter; Tui Drops Nov 21, 2009
Morgan Stanley cut Europes second-biggest tour operator to underweight from equal-weight and lowered Tui Travel to equal-weight from overweight, saying demand is still weak across the industry ... The U.K.s second-biggest fixed-line phone company was raised to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan, which cited the phone companys above-average exposure to economic recovery. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Chemicals in schools: Is safety part of the equation? Nov 21, 2009
These days, schools have programs related to everything from gun violence to obesity prevention; but how safe are our nation's schools when it comes to protecting kids from dangerous chemicals. Elementary and secondary school science labs, trade shops, janitorial areas and many other places in schools can hold dangerous chemicals that are harmful to students and faculty if they are not responsibly managed. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Women Can Quit Smoking and Control Weight Gain Nov 20, 2009
Sociologists found a direct relationship between obesity and duration and frequency of hospital stays. Researchers found that, on average, obese. (Science Daily)
Increased Obesity Hindering Success at Reducing Heart Disease Risk Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) The dramatic increase in overweight and obesity in adult Americans over the past 20 years has undermined public health success at reducing risk for heart disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009 ... Both blood pressure and blood glucose are closely linked to obesity and these adverse trends track with the change in body weight ... Banks is calling on the medical community to put more emphasis on prevention to reverse the... (Science Daily)
Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans Nov 20, 2009
13, 2009) Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids protect the liver from damage caused by obesity and the insulin resistance it provokes. This research should give doctors and nutritionists valuable information when. (Science Daily)
For all children, let's take our responsibility Nov 20, 2009
According to the survey, increasing child neglect cases and poverty-stricken child population, frequent occurrence of child abuse and drug uses, pregnancy among unmarried adolescents, teenage sex, Internet addiction, child obesity, food shortage, malnutrition and backward child health care are all among the issues of great concern over children. The UN chief said world leaders should take primary consideration whenever they planned to do something. (Xinhuanet, China)
Scripps research scientists find new link between insulin and core body temperature Nov 20, 2009
"Our paper highlights the possibility that differences in core temperature may play a role in obesity and may represent a therapeutic area in future drug design," added Osborn. A Surprising Find. (EurekAlert!)
Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat ... "We believe this is the first time a gene-diet interaction influencing BMI and obesity has been replicated in as many as three independent study populations," said corresponding and senior author Jose Ordovas, PhD, director of the Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research... (Science Daily)
* BASE REACTION Nov 20, 2009
He said that no carb pet food is currently the big thing because pet obesity X it is now estimated that between a quarter and half of the cats and dogs in the UK are obese X has become such a big talking point for the industry. Hypo-allergenic ranges are also popular, with many pet owners reporting that their pets are displaying signs of intolerance to the wheat found in many pet foods. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A look inside the task force Nov 20, 2009
The American Diabetes Association, on the other hand, recommends all adults be tested beginning at age 45, or earlier if they are overweight (with BMI at least 25) and have additional risk factors. These factors include physical inactivity and a first-degree relative with diabetes. (CNN)
Wearing pedometer can be a big step in weight-loss battle Nov 20, 2009
And in a relatively short time, many people were able to lower their body mass index enough to move from the "obese" to "overweight" category. "What we found was, on average, that wearing a pedometer increased people's physical activity by about 2,000 steps per day," Bravata said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cinema popcorn: A nutritional horror Nov 20, 2009
"Regal and AMC are our nominees for Best Supporting Actor in the Obesity Epidemic," CSPI senior nutritionist Jayne Hurley said in a statement. "Who expects about 1,500 calories and three days' worth of heart-stopping fat in a popcorn and soda combo? That's the saturated fat of a stick of butter and the calories of two sticks of butter. "You might think you're getting Bambi, but you're really getting Godzilla. (India Times, India)
Obesity Highest in Southeast, Appalachia Nov 20, 2009
First Ever County-by-County Survey Shows Concentration of Obesity, Diabetes in Southern States ... (AP) The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia ... High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the Appalachian region that includes Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to the new research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CBS News)
900-Pound Man Dies after Cut from Chair Nov 20, 2009
" Emergency Medical Services Personnel says morbid obesity has become a real issue, and now they carry special tools onboard. They had to use those tools for Daniel Webb. Daniel Webb helped found the True Christian Fellowship in Westminster and was still an associate pastor. Watch coverage of the story: MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share: More From U.S. Video Video 1 by thesevenveils November 20, 2009 4:00 AM EST Wait, this man was stuck in a chair for nine months and never... (CBS News)
Good Neighbor Sugar Mill Nov 20, 2009
To Cajunator wrote on Nov 18, 2009 12:42 PM:" It is not nonsense regarding overweight trucks. These trucks are not weighed & they do destroy roads. They are not regarded as other 18 wheelers but regarded as farm vehicles. Drivers need only a regular driver's license! The farmer isn't responsible if someone wrecks & either hurts/kills someone due to the mud that is on the road.The laws must be changed. Too many farmers can sometimes literally get away with murder and careless responsibility.BTW,... (New Iberia, LA)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Nov 20, 2009
Since overweight and obese people have a much higher incidence of sleep apnea, losing weight through exercise and diet is one of the first steps in treatment. But for others who aren't overweight, sleep apnea may be caused simply by the anatomy of their mouth and the circumference or diameter of their throat. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Show Transcript: November 20 Nov 20, 2009
Even President Obama has said quote, "kids drink way too much soda." Could a national tax on sodas reduce obesity and bring in government money ... SCHIAVONE: And that's why there are growing calls for taxation on foods that lead to obesity starting with sweet drinks. (CNN -- US)
TOM VILSACK: Food security is a top priority Nov 20, 2009
President Obama and I are dedicated to improving child nutrition program access, to enhance the nutritional quality of school meals, and to reduce the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The president's budget recognizes the opportunity presented by reauthorization and his priorities underscore his commitment to people who are hungry and nutritionally at risk. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
‘Precious’ bluntly goes to a place rarely seen - the life of a young black girl Nov 20, 2009
Mary curses at Claireece, who is dark-skinned, overweight, and, at 16, having an impossible time making it of out of middle school. Claireece, who prefers to be called Precious, stands there and absorbs Mary s tirades, as if it were her daughterly duty. (Boston Globe)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Nov 20, 2009
Fruit fights childhood obesity, according to studies by Tufts and Baylor universities that linked high fruit and vegetable consumption by children with a lower body mass index. is naturally low in calories but high in nutrients like immune system boosting vitamin C, water and fiber, which helps children feel fuller and more energized with fewer calories. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 20, 2009
box").removeAttr("style"); }); }); The problems of overweight Americans are usually ascribed to poor diet and a lack of exercise. But new research suggests another possible culprit: the country's addiction to sleeping pills, the most popular of which may cause some people to binge eat in their sleep. The drug in question is Ambien, manufactured by the French company Sanofi-Aventis, for which 26 million prescriptions were written by American doctors last year. Alas, according to two separate... (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Kids & Fitness: Winter tips Nov 20, 2009
As everyone knows, childhood obesity is an ever-growing epidemic, where one in three teens is considered overweight. And considering that children tend to eat more during the winter but burn, on average, half the calories that they do during the warmer months, it is even more important than ever to keep them moving until spring. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Get more: Illinois News Nov 20, 2009
A new obesity report has some sobering estimates for Illinois and the rest of the nation. Tags. (WLS, IL)
Leaving the Folds Nov 20, 2009
Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time. But there's a catch often not understood by those who undergo the procedure: Once they lose the weight the surgery helps them lose, there may be more surgery to come -- surgery that is costlier and riskier and that requires a longer recovery time than the original operation. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
FTSE 100 Climbs, Paring Weekly Drop; Cable & Wireless Advances on Upgrade Nov 20, 2009
The shares were raised to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan, which cited the phone companys above-average exposure to economic recovery. . (Bloomberg -- UK)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 20, 2009
Some 60 million adults in the US are obese, according to the American Obesity Association, which says that obesity is not a simple matter of overeating ... "Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke." ... "The rate of obesity has not gone down - but has gone up since food... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes Nov 20, 2009
While rates of obesity are climbing across America, they are especially high in sections of Appalachia and the Southeast, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports in its first county-by-county survey ... Obesity and diabetes "are basically the two conditions of greatest concern for U.S. adults right now," said study lead author Edward Gregg, chief of epidemiology and statistics in the CDC's division of diabetes translation ... In the Appalachia region that includes Kentucky,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier Nov 20, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) -- To get down to a healthy weight, obese and overweight people often struggle to cut their daily caloric intake by a necessary 15 percent to 40 percent. But new research suggests that a twist on alternate-day fasting may make dieting easier to tolerate and boost heart health to boot. (MEDLINEplus)
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | NOV. 20, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Some 45,000 people a year die from not having health insurance, while 300,000 die each year due to illness related to overweight and obesity. Looks like if you started taking care of yourself, America, you would not need the rest of us to take care of you. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Help: Serve the Underserved Nov 20, 2009
This is an annual event called \"When We Grow Up\", and our Toys for Healthy Living Campaign, which is geared towards childhood obesity ... This is an annual event called \"When We Grow Up\", and our Toys for Healthy Living Campaign, which is geared towards childhood obesity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Poor lifestyles, cause of high rate of diabetes Nov 20, 2009
He said factors such as obesity and overweight, lack of exercise, previously identified glucose intolerance, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, family history of diabetes were associated with a person's risk of developing the disease. The Health Minister said it had been realised that most people with diabetes cannot access education owing to factors such as cost and lack of appropriate services and lack of awareness of services that existed in health facilities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fat Fees And Smoker Surcharges Nov 20, 2009
And it's well documented that smoking and obesity are associated with higher medical costs. That helps explain why 34% of respondents in a new Aon survey of more than 1,300 employers said they plan to introduce or increase financial incentives to encourage participation in wellness programs and why 17% plan to do the same for disease-management programs. (Time.com)
Haley's Bowe Project Gets Tougher Nov 20, 2009
According to reports both at the time and at the present, Bowe reported overweight to the Chiefs offseason workouts in March, with the Kansas City Star citing his weight as 30 pounds above normal ... After showing up overweight in March, Bowe and his teammates went through strict conditioning workouts during Haleys first minicamps and OTAs ... But the fact that two larger, overweight teammates managed to do things the hard way only makes Bowe look worse for resorting to shortcuts. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
What Should Women Do About The Mammogram Guidelines? Nov 20, 2009
Dr. Francis Teng helps patients considered dangerously overweight to gain control over their bodies, health, life, and self-esteem. University of Southern Nevada College of Dental Medicine offers affordable, high quality othodontic care for children, adolescents and adults. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Better not cough: Santas lobby for H1N1 flu shots Nov 19, 2009
Research has suggested obesity could be a risk factor ... That raises health concerns because some research has suggested obesity could be a risk factor for severe H1N1 flu. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Report finds Ohio among unhealthy Nov 19, 2009
The report, published by the United Health Foundation and two partners, focused on concerns such as obesity, smoking, binge drinking, access to health care, health policies and clinical care data ... Challenges for the state included a high obesity rate at 29. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 19, 2009
A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
AOC gravy train plan doesn't have wheels Nov 19, 2009
au/news/sport/olympic-glory-has-had-no-impact-in-child-obesity/2009/11/17/1258219840230 ... Olympic glory has had no impact in child obesity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Big fat lies Nov 19, 2009
It is difficult to evaluate a subjective feeling such as hunger among individuals, but research indicates hunger is not a distinguishing factor in obesity ... This has led to new questions about the effects of obesity as a marker, rather than a cause, of disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Treatment and Symptoms of Gestation... Nov 19, 2009
Obesity or overweight. Diabetes during a previous pregnancy. (Suite101.com)
Health Food Impostors Nov 19, 2009
While carbohydrates are good for keeping energy levels up, too much unused carbohydrates are stored in muscles and the liver as fat, leading to symptoms such as obesity and diabetes. Here is a selection of snacks which are commonly believed to be nutritious, but are actually just masquerading as health food. (Suite101.com)
Obesity on the rise in Pennsylvania Nov 19, 2009
The prevalence of obesity was up statewide, from 27 ... Meanwhile, obesity has increased nearly 130 percent since the first edition of America s Health Rankings was issued 20 years ago ... 6 percent of the U.S. populace in 1990 to just 14 percent this year), while obesity rates are climbing from 9. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
UNC stimulus take passes $127M Nov 19, 2009
Marci Campbell, a nutrition professor in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, received a $954,000 grant to help low-income, overweight women in rural eastern North Carolina lose weight, improve their financial literacy and move out of poverty. The Health, Opportunity, Partnerships and Empowerment Account project will provide participants with savings accounts and matching funds to further their education, to buy a home or to create a business. (Triangle Business Journal)
Cape Coral octogenarian goes the distance to better his age Nov 19, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Weekly stories of Southwest Floridians to shoot their age. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Are the U.S. and Europe Really That Different? Nov 19, 2009
Also, the surprising thing is that we're quite a bit more obese than other nations, but we actually have fewer people in the "overweight" category. What about the U.S. tax system. (Time.com)
Tenn. health ranking up, with fat asterisk Nov 19, 2009
Tennessee health ranking improves, but obesity looms - Nashville Business Journal ... Tennessee health ranking improves, but obesity looms ... Left unchecked, Tennessee s obesity epidemic will cost the state $7. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
N.C. holds health rating Nov 19, 2009
Challenges include a high rate of obesity, which is at 29 ... Researchers estimated the direct health-care cost of obesity for North Carolina at more than $2 ... The state could save $851 per adult if the obesity rate doesn t increase during the next decade, the report projects. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Prevalence of High LDL, or 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels Decreases in US Nov 19, 2009
Physiologists analyzing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes found that the act of sitting shuts down the circulation of a fat-absorbing enzyme. . (Science Daily)
Hawaii no longer healthiest state in nation; Vermont now No. 1 Nov 19, 2009
7 percent of the population), and a low prevalence of obesity (23. 1 percent of the population). (Honolulu Advertiser)
