City in midst of formulating next health goals Jan 7, 2009
n Overweight, obesity, and lack of physical activity ... The percentage of people told during the previous three years that they had high blood pressure or cholesterol also increased in each community, as did the percentage of people overweight. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
BLOG SQUAD: Get advice from registered dietitians Jan 7, 2009
Keith Ayoob is a registered dietitian who's worked with thousands of overweight children of all ages and their families. In his blog, he aims to debunk fitness and nutrition myths and provide ideas for families struggling with weight. (USA Today)
'True Beauty' recap: What an ugly, hypocritical show Jan 7, 2009
CJ and her connect over his writings about his previous life as an overweight man. She also talks about how she used to be overweight. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Stafford Leaves His Mark Jan 7, 2009
By PublisherPosted Jan 6, 2009. Matthew Stafford, perhaps the greatest quarterback in Georgia history, has fulfilled his potential in a short amount of time, but not without a mighty struggle in and out of the spotlight. (DawgPost.com)
Wii Fit a promising tool for all ages Jan 7, 2009
Dzewaltowski said this a good screening tool for adults, meaning if the game categorizes them as being overweight or obese, they should seek more information from a health professional who can better evaluate the level of body fat. However, he said the calculation is unsuitable for children. (EurekAlert!)
Melanoma Doubles Risk of New Cancer Jan 7, 2009
Lifestyle could play a key role in such cancers, including spending too long in the sun but also smoking and being overweight, it said. Researchers at Queen's University in Belfast studied almost 21,000 people who had been treated for non-melanoma skin cancer, and over 1,800 who had had melanoma, to see which went on to develop a second primary cancer. (Newsmax)
Iowa considers ban on junk food in schools Jan 6, 2009
About 63 percent of Iowa adults were overweight in 2006, up from 55 percent a decade earlier, state health records show. The data also shows that 20 percent of fifth-graders are overweight. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Females 'less physically active' Jan 6, 2009
Researcher Dr Nicky Ridgers said: "It is a concern that girls' activity levels are lower than boys and, although it is just one piece in a complex picture, this could be contributing to girls being overweight and obese. "Schools should be aware of the differences between the way girls and boys behave in the playground and the fact that girls tend to favour small group activities. "They could then consider the availability of equipment and provision of playtime activities that would encourage... (BBC News)
Marriage and Longevity Jan 6, 2009
The only negative health indicator which was more prevalent in married adults was being overweight or obese with married men being particularly likely to be fatter than their unmarried counterparts. Does marriage protect against ill health. (Suite101.com)
The Endomorph Body Type Jan 6, 2009
Exercise and Diet for Overweight People ... Endomorphs are often made fun of because they are overweight, and sometimes they are labeled as lazy. (Suite101.com)
Consumer Reports Survey: More Than Half of Successful Dieters Lose Weight on Their Own Jan 6, 2009
A total of 21,632 readers completed the survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, which identified three key groups: the "always thin" (never overweight), "successful losers" (once overweight but now at least 10 percent lighter, and have kept the pounds off for at least three years), and "failed dieters" (overweight and would like to lose, but still close to heaviest weight). The always thin comprised 16% of the sample and successful losers made up an additional 15. (PR Newswire)
Missed Opportunities Hurt Teen Health Care Jan 6, 2009
Tweens and teens increasingly are overweight; physical activity's dropping; chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes are on the rise; and injuries, chiefly from car crashes, remain this age's leading cause of death. While 20-somethings tend to see primary-care doctors the least, a gradual falloff begins in adolescence. (CBS News)
‘Change is Coming' group forming in Butte (31) Jan 6, 2009
Aussie, tri-colored, overweight, 5 to 8 years, neutered male, picked up Saturday at the Homestake exit off Interstate 90. Heeler cross, red and white, 1 year old, neutered male, picked up Saturday at the Homestake exit off Interstate 90. (Montana Standard, MT)
Serious about losing weight? Jan 6, 2009
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 127 million adults in the United States are overweight and obese. Individuals more than 40 percent overweight are twice as likely to die prematurely as someone of average weight. (Niles Star, MI)
Breastfeeding flap continues to stir emotions Jan 6, 2009
- Babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma or diabetes, and less apt to be overweight or obese later in life. - Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life has also been associated with higher IQ scores. (Missoulian, MT)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Jan 6, 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 study tracked the effects of the diets on 311 overweight or obese women over one year ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
New Year's "Crave Busters" Jan 6, 2009
Those who are overweight have a similar approach to eating. "The thing that makes the big difference is most people that are overweight think about food all the time. Except when they're eating it. And they shovel the food in really, really fast. So they flood their brain with happy chemicals. But because they're eating so fast, they can't hear the signal from their stomach that says they're full. So they eat past that and suddenly go, 'I stuffed myself, I feel bad,'" he said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hefty hostesses fired Jan 6, 2009
Article By: India's state-run carrier Air India has dismissed 10 women flight attendants who were grounded last year for being overweight, a report said Monday ... Delhi High Court last year upheld Air India's right to reassign overweight attendants, citing clauses in their contracts that barred them from flight duties if they put on too much weight. (iAfrica.com)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Jan 6, 2009
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. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
You are my sunshine, Vitamin D Jan 6, 2009
That makes sense considering reduced intake of vitamin D-containing foods, increased number of overweight people, modern lifestyles lived mostly indoors and public health initiatives that encourage the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. How Much D is Enough. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
It's the law Jan 6, 2009
The program targets individuals who are overweight, obese, or smokers to help them improve their lifestyle and reduce risk of long-term chronic disease, such as high blood pressure, hypertension and asthma, which are associated with these conditions. Starting today, buyers of new cars in Minnesota can shop around for vehicles with the least leaky air-conditioning systems. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
CookieDiet.com, the 100% New Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET Web Site, Debuts with Weight Loss Calculators and Worldwide Shipping Jan 5, 2009
"The last thing an overweight person needs is another diet failure. If your goal is unrealistic my calculators will tell you so," added Dr. Siegal. Other features of the Resources section include a step-by-step overview of a 1,000 daily calorie version of the Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) Weight Loss Program; recipes for dinners that are compatible with the program; and general nutritional guidelines. (PR Newswire)
Man sheds 80 pounds with wife's help Jan 5, 2009
After a lifetime of being overweight, Mr. Marcum said he just got tired of it last year. He was suffering from high blood pressure and sleep apnea, and he was diagnosed as borderline diabetic. (The Augusta Chronicle)
To boost recruits, US Army relaxes weight rules Jan 5, 2009
But an Army program is giving overweight enlistees a second chance and helping the military with its own expansion ... However, nutritionists don't see the trend of overweight Americans disappearing any time soon, ensuring the continuance of such programs in recruiting an all-volunteer force ... Recruiting struggleThe Army's weight waiver program rests largely on a distinction between individuals who are overweight or obese and those who are physically fit but whose "body mass index," or BMI,... (Yahoo News)
The new YMCA Jan 5, 2009
According to , one in three children is considered overweight or obese. With the new equipment in the XR-Room, though, these youngsters have a fighting chance against the obesity epidemic. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Weight loss program benefits Jan 5, 2009
It is estimated that 130 million people are overweight in the United States. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 36 million Americans live in "food insecure households" - meaning they do not always know where they will find their next meal. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Blood sugar control linked to memory decline, study says Jan 5, 2009
Bruce McEwen, who heads the neuroendocrinology lab at Rockefeller University in New York and was not involved in the research, said the study's findings were "compelling," with important implications not just for the elderly but for the growing number of overweight children and teens at risk of Type 2 diabetes. "When we think about diabetes, we think about heart disease and all the consequences for the rest of the body, but we usually don't think about the brain," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Appointment Book Jan 5, 2009
-KidShape, nine-week, family-based pediatric weight management program for families with children with overweight children ages 6 to 14 at Hamot Wellness Center, 300 State St. KidShape focuses on healthy eating, physical activity and positive self-esteem. Doctors referral required. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Braves still shopping Jan 5, 2009
By the way, I am 6 1 and 232 pounds, and I am WAY OVERWEIGHT ... I don t see him making it all the way to the major league roster, his knees are gone from playing overweight for too many years & he s seems a bit lazy to me, always has but it couldn t hurt to take a chance if we don t have to give anyone away for him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LEARN MORE: Strategies for success abound Jan 5, 2009
have spent years investigating how to pinch pennies on food to help their overweight patients and people with diabetes eat healthful meals on a tight budget. LEARN MORE. (USA Today)
File: Shape up or face action, airlines tell air hostesses Jan 5, 2009
NEW DELHI: Shed flab or face action seems to be the mantra of state-run airliners with regard to overweight airhostesses as three leading public carriers have grounded 43 out-of-shape stewards. Indian Airlines and Air India, now merged into one entity, have grounded 22 and 16 overweight airhostesses respectively, while Alliance Air has taken action against five stewards so far, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday ... He said cabin crew who continue to remain overweight are evaluated... (India Times, India)
Qantas mishap under review Jan 4, 2009
"The crew elected to return to Perth and an uneventful overweight landing was conducted," the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said in a statement. It said the incident was "similar" to one that occurred in October and would be investigated as part of the inquiry into that emergency. (The Age)
Obese? Website to find your perfect fit Jan 4, 2009
Where does an overweight person find a partner in this scenario. A recently-launched website has the solution. (India Times, India)
Couple get new lease on life for new year Jan 3, 2009
Being overweight was an issue the couple faced together. We could put the food away, said Lorie. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
MAKE IT FIT(TM) Offers Virtually Free Fitness Service to All Mississippi Residents on 'Make Mississippi Fit Day' Jan 3, 2009
There are classes and workouts suited for all fitness levels, including currently sedentary or very overweight individuals. Early in 2009, MAKE IT FIT(TM) will add a structured Beginner's Program that will guide those new to exercise through a several-month progression designed to help them gradually add more activity into their lives in a way that is suitable for their fitness level. (PR Newswire)
The best way to measure body fat Jan 3, 2009
Could you be one of the approximately two-thirds of American adults who are either overweight or obese, with an increased risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. While no single measurement is perfect, here are a few ways to size yourself up. (CNN -- Health)
Overweight Women Have Lower Risk of Premature Birth Jan 3, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among pregnant women at higher-than- average risk of premature delivery, those who are overweight or obese seem to be afforded some protection, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 253 women who were followed during pregnancy, those who were overweight or obese had a far lower rate of preterm delivery compared with normal-weight or underweight women ... Whatever the reason, they conclude, the findings suggest that when doctors screen women for their risk of... (MEDLINEplus)
Fit for good: Try Joys LIFE diet Jan 3, 2009
It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are somehow defective for being overweight and that going on a diet says to the world and to your own inner critic that you couldn't get this one aspect of your life under control on your own. Although many people begin a diet in desperation when they have "hit rock bottom" in some weight-related way, beginning the LIFE Diet is not an act of defeat. (MSNBC)
Doctors Not Properly Diagnosing Overweight And Obesity In Children Jan 3, 2009
2, 2009) Despite recent widespread media attention given to studies that have indicated one-third of American children have a weight problem, a new study shows just one-third of children who are overweight or obese actually receive that diagnosis by a pediatrician ... The BMI measurement showed that 19% (11,277) of the children were overweight, 23% (14,105) obese, and 8% (4,670) severely obese ... While 76% of severely obese children and 54% of obese children were diagnosed just 10% of... (Science Daily)
2009 Canadian analysts' predictions Jan 3, 2009
He will be overweight in the more domestically oriented sectors, and roughly neutral on financials ... While the implied 20-per-cent-plus return warrants a full weighting in stocks, the near-term risks to the market from a contracting North American economy stand in the way of overweighting stocks at this point, he said. (Globe and Mail)
What should I eat and drink after working out? Jan 3, 2009
Dr. Braun studied 16 sedentary, overweight subjects who were asked to walk on a treadmill for an hour a day at a moderate pace, burning 500 calories. Half the participants replaced the lost calories by drinking a sports drink and eating immediately after the workout, while the other half were given nothing. (Globe and Mail)
Pachyderms No Longer Packing Paunches Jan 3, 2009
The rotund captive elephants that zoo visitors are familiar with are mostly overweight compared to those in the wild. To get the elephants back in shape, zookeepers introduced a diet high in hay and stopped feeding them treats such as bread, corn and jelly beans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Another Qantas mishap adds to concerns Jan 3, 2009
"The crew elected to return to Perth and an uneventful overweight landing was conducted," the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said in a statement. It says the incident is "similar" to one that occurred in October last year and will be investigated as part of the inquiry into that emergency. (The Age)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Jan 3, 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 study tracked the effects of the diets on 311 overweight or obese women over one year ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
If You Think Health Care is Expensive... Jan 3, 2009
George Will : If You Think Health Care is Expensive. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Reaching their goals: Two stories of dramatic weight loss Jan 3, 2009
"I began thinking about the future and the impact being overweight had on my life as well as my children," said the 44-year-old ... Being overweight gave him the blues ... "Being overweight is often a family problem. It affects the whole family. I'm the one who shops and cooks.". (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Could Dogs be preseason No. 1 again? Jan 3, 2009
Mentioned how his mechanics haven t improved, decision making is horrible, & quoted the proverbial un-named gm who thinks he s overweight, and does not have a strong work ethic. Finally, the one thing CowTERD said, and I ve never heard anyone from within the Bulldawg camp say, is that Stafford already has a reputation among NFL scouts as being uncoachable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Give up making New Year resolutions - its better for your health Jan 3, 2009
Mind s chief executive Paul Farmer said: New Year s resolutions can sometimes focus on our problems or insecurities such as being overweight, feeling unhappy in our jobs or feeling guilty about not devoting enough time to friends and family throughout the year ... Many will have a negative focus that lead people to concentrate on perceived imperfections such as being overweight, says Mind. (WalesOnline)
TIMES VIEW | It's a matter of intent Jan 3, 2009
According to him, those who resolve to address the problems of being overweight, of discontent at the workplace or of not making the effort to keep in touch with family friends are unlikely to fulfil their goals ... If an overweight person resolves to shed some of that flab, it means that he accepts the fact that there is a problem and would like to do something to prevent it from becoming worse. (Times of India)
Genetic variation may lead to early cardiovascular disease Jan 3, 2009
Studying the heterogeneity among individuals with early-onset disease overweight versus normal weight families, for example will also be important. . (EurekAlert!)
Relationship between body image disturbance and incidence of depression: the SUN prospective cohort Jan 3, 2009
Men who underestimated their body size had a high percentage of overweight and obesity (50. 1% and 12. (BioMed Central)
Overweight? Add Protein to Subtract Pounds Jan 2, 2009
Healthnotes Newswire: Overweight ... Healthnotes Newswire: Overweight ... This latest research provides evidence to support this notion and points the way toward helping the overweight and obese obtain a more effective post-meal fat and calorie burn. (Medfinds)
FDA puts black box warning on bowel-clearing drugs Jan 2, 2009
How a Broke and Overweight Mom Lost 45 lbs. in 3 Months For Free. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Many Resolve to Lose Weight Jan 2, 2009
" An estimated 66% of Americans are overweight and even obese. "It is true, in matter of fact, the U.S. Surgeon General says not exercising is equivalent to smoking about two packs of cigarettes a day--just on the toll it takes on your body and your cardiovascular system and pulmonary system, said Bastian. Exercise variety can help you start and stay interested. (R News)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Jan 2, 2009
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. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
How Many Government Workers Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? Jan 2, 2009
Terence Jeffrey : How Many Government Workers Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Health Calendar Jan. 2, 2009 Jan 2, 2009
The class is geared to people who are at least 100 pounds overweight with a body mass index of 40 or greater ... For overweight and under active kids age 9 to 13, the weekly program focuses on nutrition and health concepts. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
You are my sunshine, Vitamin D Jan 2, 2009
That makes sense considering reduced intake of vitamin D-containing foods, increased number of overweight people, modern lifestyles lived mostly indoors and public health initiatives that encourage the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. How Much D is Enough. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New Year vows bad for health Jan 2, 2009
"New Years resolutions can sometimes focus on our problems or insecurities such as being overweight, feeling unhappy in our jobs or feeling guilty about not devoting enough time to friends and family throughout the year," said Mind chief executive Paul Farmer. "We chastise ourselves for our perceived shortcomings and set unrealistic goals to change our behaviour, so its not surprising that when we fail to keep resolutions, we end up feeling worse than when we started.". (India Times, India)
Abby: Live just for today in 2009 Jan 1, 2009
If I'm overweight, I'll eat healthily -- if only just for today. And not only that, I'll get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block. (Florida Today)
A losing proposition Jan 1, 2009
I was overweight and I couldn t get in the mindset to do things right ... It may sound like pure pump coming from another aerobics instructor until you consider that Smith herself was once overweight ... She lost 40 pounds some 15 years ago, and she knows the shame many overweight people feel. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Obese Men Have Worse Sperm Quality Than Leaner Men Jan 1, 2009
"There is a strong relationship between overweight and obesity and altered sperm parameters," Hammoud and his team write ... Twenty-four percent of the men were normal weight, 43 percent were overweight, and 33 percent were obese ... 6 times more likely than overweight or normal-weight men to have a high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm. (MEDLINEplus)
America Losing the Fight with Type 2 Diabetes Jan 1, 2009
Lack of exercise and being overweight are key contributors to type 2 diabetes. Some type 2 diabetes medications have come under scrutiny recently after research found that a leading drug, Avandia, seemed to increase the risk of heart attack. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Obesity surgery reverses diabetes in teens Jan 1, 2009
About a third of U.S. youngsters are either overweight or obese. Increasing numbers of obese children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease and the one linked to obesity. (San Fernando Valley Sun)
How to make diet and exercise resolutions that work Jan 1, 2009
For an overweight person, any weight loss is beneficial, even as little as 10-20 pounds or 10 percent of a person's body weight. This can result in lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. (The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com)
