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    YMCA opens new health club at U.S. Steel Tower  Aug 15, 2008
    The new facility, developed in partnership with the UPMC Health Plan, will offer counseling on nutrition, obesity, smoking cessation, weight management, physical therapy, pre- and post-natal programming and cardiac rehabilitation in addition to the usual exercise classes. "This partnership with the YMCA is another example of our strong commitment to community wellness," said Diane Holder, president of the UPMC Health Plan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    More of this story  Aug 8, 2008
    This is one restaurateur who has time and weight management under his belt. Wendy Solganik and Chris-Anna Sterling had no background in either graphic design or the stationary and printing industries, but that did not stop them from opening Luscious Verde Cards Inc., a card-manufacturing company that sells to stores nationwide. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    A SCHOOL FOR FAT CHILDREN  Aug 5, 2008
    As well as the national curriculum, pupils will be taught food science and weight management. Post to. (UK Express)

    Canton Club launching 'everyone's a member' promotion  Aug 5, 2008
    Among the special features the Canton Club offers are nutrition and weight management programs, a women only section, massage therapy, training, physical therapy, childcare, and free towel service. In addition, the Club offers over 50 group classes including yoga, pilates, and spinning. (Canton Journal, MA)

    Lose Weight Without Dieting  Aug 2, 2008
    The #1 Nutrition Expert ss Coach to top boxers on HBO, Showtime, ESPN and The Contender has written a comprehensive book about weight management. Author Robert Ferguson believes that it's necessary to think like a winner in your mind in order to achieve your goals. (Suite101.com)

    Health issues a weighty concern  Aug 2, 2008
    According to a recent health department memo authored by Director of Health Arthur Leffert, the department's request for $8,587 will go towards the Weight Management and Nutrition Education program, which over the past six years has had full enrollment for all 24 programs. During discussion of the resolution representative Faith Dillon (D9) suggested the town consider targeting the growing national problem of childhood obesity and include children in the program. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)

    Primary docs could earn more for coordinating care  Jul 30, 2008
    She used electronic health records, offered education programs for patients in weight management, and created an interactive Web site that allowed some patients to have virtual office visits. "The idea is to be more patient-centered," said Seidel, of Bay Crossing Family Medicine. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Child obesity 'a major problem'  Jul 28, 2008
    " Professor Paul Gately, director of Carnegie Weight Management at Leeds Metropolitan University said the results reinforced childhood obesity as a "key issue". "Whilst prevention is fundamental, the findings expose the need for treatment for the vast number of children who are already overweight and obese and from this data will allow services to targeted appropriately and effectively. " Stuart Barber, head of policy and public affairs for the British Heart Foundation, said the figures were... (BBC News -- Health)

    Obesity has more children taking adult medicines  Jul 28, 2008
    David Collier, director of a pediatric weight management center at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, an area where 45 percent of the children are overweight, is among doctors who support the recent recommendations that statins may be warranted in some children as young as 8. "We have been using statins for two or three years now," he said. (International Herald Tribune)

    Emerson-MGH to open new cardiovascular center  Jul 26, 2008
    This location will allow easy coordination of care for patients requiring treatment at Emerson s existing specialty care clinics, including the Weight Management Center, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, the Elizabeth Smith Agarwal Diabetes Center, the Bone and Joint Center, and PET/CT scanning. These centers complement the medical needs of many cardiovascular patients. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Bottled Water Faces Rising Tide of Criticism  Jul 24, 2008
    Dr. Arthur Frank, medical director of the weight management program at , is a big supporter of tap water, but he says any water is a very good drink. Why ban bottled water. (Fox News)

    Wii Fit raises obesity furore  Jul 20, 2008
    Shirley Alexander, staff specialist in childhood and adolescent weight management services at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, said BMI was not even ideal for measuring adult fitness, let alone that of children. Nintendo admitted the BMI calculations were based on adult measurements and might not be accurate for children. (The Age, Australia)

    Experts Weigh in on Low-calorie Sweeteners and Weight Gain  Jul 20, 2008
    In addition, many of them were probably overweight or obese and trying to decrease caloric intake in an effort to lose weight or not gain additional pounds - which is where low-calorie sweeteners come in as a calorie saving, weight management tool ... In contrast, weight management programs generally report a benefit when including low-calorie sweeteners to improve weight loss outcomes ... The authors suggested that incorporating aspartame-sweetened foods and beverages within a well-rounded... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Nintendo deemed unfit on fat facts  Jul 19, 2008
    Shirley Alexander, a staff specialist in childhood and adolescent weight management services at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, said body mass index was not ideal for measuring the fitness of adults, let alone that of children. Nintendo said the body mass index calculations were based on adult measurements and might not be accurate for children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Fighting childhood obesity: A challenge that's worth it  Jul 19, 2008
    It's difficult for parents to admit their child is obese, said Dr. Goutham Rao, who directs the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, which treats 2,000 overweight children annually. Rao estimated that only half of all parents who are told their child should lose weight will eventually cooperate. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Foundation doles out $125K to Ohio health care groups  Jul 18, 2008
    will receive a $5,000 grant to support nutrition, weight management and disease control resources for children with diabetes. will receive a $15,000 grant to support the Women's Wellness Fund including mammograms for the uninsured/underserved. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)

    Add common sense to children's diets  Jul 16, 2008
    Lake Fong/Post-Gazette Dr. Goutham Rao, clinical director of the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children's Hospital, talks with Malik Snell, 12, of Sheraden at his first visit ... It's difficult for parents to admit their child is obese, said Dr. Goutham Rao, who directs the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children's Hospital, which treats 2,000 overweight children annually. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Vitalize(TM) Receives Top Multivitamin Rating  Jul 15, 2008
    Vitalize provides a Men's, Women's, Senior Women's Gold and Canadian formulas to the market, along with weight management and joint support products ... The makers of Vitalize also produce Metabolize for weight management and Mobilize for joint support. (PR Newswire)

    Good News About the Safety of Low-Calorie Sweeteners  Jul 15, 2008
    "No credible link was noted between consumption of aspartame at levels found in the human diet and conditions related to the nervous system and behavior, nor any other symptom or illness. It does not increase hunger in those who use it; to the contrary, studies indicate it might be an effective tool as part of an overall weight management program," the panel concluded. While this conclusion may not have been surprising to the health professional community and regulatory agencies that have... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    Take Control of Your Future Health  Jul 15, 2008
    Adopting exercise as a regular part of your life is an important factor in successful weight management. MayoClinic. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)

    Video sports have Wii effect  Jul 14, 2008
    But the games could play a role in weight management and were preferable to sedentary games. Associate Professor David Dunstan, head of the physical activity lab at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, said he was not surprised by the findings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Venga Functional Infusions is The Next Generation of Functional Beverages No Propaganda, It Is The Real Deal  Jul 13, 2008
    The brand includes six functional beverages; Energize (energy), Daily Dose (meal replacement), Rehydrate (athletic per-formance), Calorie Burn (weight management), Brain Storm (mental acuity) and Health Zen (wellness) ... CALORIE BURN (weight management) Not just another low calorie "diet drink," Calorie Burn is a high-performance functional beverage that actually burns calories when you drink it. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Business briefs  Jul 13, 2008
    Weight Management Services adds staff. Sandra Walker, a registered nurse, recently joined Luther Midelfort s Weight Management Services ... Walker evaluates and screens patients for Weight Management classes and also provides weekly medical monitoring of participants in the high-risk weight loss phase. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Keep a Food Diary, Lose Twice as Much Weight  Jul 8, 2008
    Keith Bachman, M.D., weight management specialist, Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute, Portland, Ore ... If you're new to food diaries, here's advice from Dr. Keith Bachman, a weight management specialist at Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute and its Weight Management and Obesity Initiative, in Portland, Ore. (Health-Finder)

    Researchers Pop Off About Soda  Jul 7, 2008
    Scripps Clinic weight management expert Dr. Ken Fugioka said the amount of high fructose corn syrup found in the average 12-ounce soft drink is equivalent to 10 teaspoons of sugar. "If you're drinking a soda instead of, say, water, you're getting an extra 200 or 300 calories you don't need,'' Fugioka said.As a result, he said high sugar items, like soda, actually make a person get more hungry two or three hours later.But the extra sugar is only one ingredient to increased obesity. Fugioka also... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Cleveland Clinic employees get free weight, smoking help  Jul 1, 2008
    Weight Watchers is a weight management program where members meet weekly to weigh in, receive group support, and learn about healthy eating patterns and exercise. In November, the same group of employees will have free access to the Clinic's three fitness centers and to Curves locations. (Cleveland.com)

    Heart Hospital Offers Free Weight Watchers  Jun 30, 2008
    Employees also will have access to weight management programs, fitness centers and smoking cessation programs at no cost. Last fall, the Cleveland Clinic stopped hiring anyone who smoked. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Sen. Baker, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, King’s College among recipients of this year’s awards  Jun 27, 2008
    Her business, AmyCRD, provides consultations and educational programs for wellness, weight management and medical nutrition therapy. Cartwright, 30, is a graduate of Hazleton Area High School and a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    How to Make Money on Fat People  Jun 27, 2008
    "At the same time, companies are capitalizing on the trend toward better health and weight management," the analysts said in the 188-page report titled, "Obesity and Investment Implications.". The 15 firms were selected based on the effectiveness of their products in either preventing or treating obesity and its related diseases. (Newsmax)

    LifeTime Introduces Life's Basics Plant Protein and Announces Availability in Whole Foods  Jun 25, 2008
    Packed with amino acids, pea protein isolate may offer benefits for healthy weight management and peak athletic performance ... Chia's soluble fiber absorbs more than 12 times its weight in water, which may help to promote a feeling of fullness, prolong hydration, and enhance endurance - perfect for anyone on a healthy weight management and exercise regimen. (Primezone Releases)

    500 Club: Beans are excellent source of protein, iron and fiber  Jun 22, 2008
    Including dried beans in your diet also can help with weight management because they are rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber but fat free. This combination makes you feel full without consuming a lot of calories. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Making Healthy Living Part of the Business Plan  Jun 21, 2008
    " The Y has been reaching out to local businesses to educate them on the value in having employees who exercise, and last month the Y even hosted a National Employee Health and Fitness Day where business leaders were invited to a breakfast program to learn more about how the Y can help companies promote healthy choices. Some of the extras the Y offers with corporate plans are a discount on the joining fee, meetings with a personal trainer and added classes to fit a need from a certain company.... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    iButler takes medical tourism industry to new heights  Jun 18, 2008
    Once you have done with the medical treatment -- whether it is aesthetic medicine, breast care, cell therapy, cosmetic surgery, eye care, reproductive healthcare or weight management -- she will take you anywhere you want to go. She is the iButler. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Hospital offers diabetes discussion groups  Jun 17, 2008
    The first floor houses the diabetes center, a wound care center, a weight management center and PET/CT scanning. The new Bone and Joint Center is located on the second floor, and MassGeneral Hospital for Children specialists see patients on the third floor. (Concord Journal, MA)

    At Last! Ice Cream That's Good For You!  Jun 17, 2008
    Protein is essential for building immune system health, building and repairing muscles and tissues, promoting healthy skin, hair and nails, and assisting with weight management. In addition to its importance for strong bones and teeth, calcium also assists with muscle contraction; potassium helps to control blood pressure; and iron delivers oxygen to every cell in the body. (Canada Newswire)

    Emeril Lagasse Shares Philosophy for Fresh Foods With New Series, EMERIL GREEN  Jun 17, 2008
    In a few episodes, Emeril will consult with health experts to tackle the challenge of using fresh ingredients in recipes that are designed to address specific dietary needs such as diabetes and weight management. Lagasse began his career working in a Portuguese bakery in Fall River, Mass. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Health and wellness open houses  Jun 11, 2008
    Curves also offers a weight management program featuring a groundbreaking scientifically proven method to raise metabolic rate and end the need for perpetual dieting. Be one of the first ten new members and Curves will waive the $150 service fee. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Fayetteville employees embrace better health  Jun 10, 2008
    "I talked to them about department policies and procedures but not about weight management and health," the 26-year employee said. In January, Stanley changed his eating habits he cut out fried foods and cut back on bread and started working out regularly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Rite Aid Health and Beauty Expo to Showcase GNC Athletes  Jun 6, 2008
    Free to the public with a non-perishable food item, the expo also offers: -- Thousands of giveaways, including GNC's Mega Men and Women's Ultra Mega multivitamins -- On-stage celebrity entertainment (visit for a full schedule) -- Free health screenings from Rite Aid, including cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes risk, skin cancer and weight management assessments. The expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    HealthPartners launches corporate wellness program  Jun 5, 2008
    Some of the service offered through the program include phone counseling for stress and weight management and fitness classes at work. On average, employers pay between $60 and $150 per employee per year for the services. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Heart Care and Stroke Programs  Jun 5, 2008
    Coronary artery disease guidelines include aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, aspirin, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers in the hospital and receive smoking cessation and weight management counseling and referrals for cardiac rehabilitation before being discharged. These standards of care are outlined in the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology secondary prevention guidelines for patients with coronary artery disease. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Falconry: A different kind of hunting  Jun 4, 2008
    Their size makes the weight management easier than smaller breeds. "I'll probably always have red-tails," says Timothy McFeaters. (Shoreline Times, CT)

    Energy drinks find niche  Jun 4, 2008
    Also becoming more popular are enhancement drinks, that promise to brighten moods, such as Vegas Fuel, or help with weight management like Coke's Enviga, "proven to burn calories" and Tab Energy, a low-calorie beverage that is "Fuel to be Fabulous.". Those are finding their niche among women, many of whom are seeking sustained energy, and turning to drinks like 5-Hour Energy, a sugar free shot that promises hours of energy and no crash later. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Smoking and Quitting Problematic with Arthritis  Jun 3, 2008
    Smokers with rheumatoid arthritis should couple smoking cessation with weight management and lifestyle counseling to counteract or minimize weight gain, he told Reuters Health. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou and colleagues compared measures of body mass, body fat, waist circumference, and muscle mass among 392 patients (290 female) who had rheumatoid arthritis for 4 to 18 years. (MEDLINEplus)

    Stevia: The Calorie-Free Sweetener  May 30, 2008
    Stevia is a great alternative for those who are attempting to cut back on sugar for weight management. It reduces the overall calorie count of many tasty treats, yet satisfies the need for dessert. (Suite101.com)

    Employer Use of Financial Incentives to Reward Healthy Behavior Expected To Surge  May 30, 2008
    The survey of 453 large employers found that half currently use incentives to encourage their workers to participate in health improvement activities, such as smoking cessation or weight management programs ... Companies use financial incentives to encourage a healthier lifestyle Employers offering financial Employee action/behavior incentive (%) Full coverage of preventive services 53% Completion of health risk appraisal 53% Participation in health improvement or disease management program 42%... (PR Newswire)

    Prairielands Chiropractic offers yoga classes as well as back services  May 25, 2008
    Ear infections, blood pressure, weight management and other issues of basic physiology can be addressed with chiropractic care. "When I was 10 years old I was in gymnastics. I landed on my head doing a double back flip. It was a pretty severe injury," Langille said. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)

    'Nutritionist to the Stars' Helps to Launch European Liquid Appetite Controller  May 21, 2008
    Over the next six months, Goglia, who's Performance Fitness Concepts is the premier nutrition and fitness clinic in Los Angeles, will work with actress Maureen McCormick to help her lose both pounds and inches and keep them off with an innovative weight management program that includes SlimShots, appetite/portion control, nutritional counseling and physical training. Best known for her role as Marcia Brady in the '70s sitcom, The Brady Bunch, McCormick is the new celebrity spokesperson for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    TV Icon Takes a Shot at Staying Slim  May 21, 2008
    In an effort to take control of her weight, she will use an innovative weight management program that includes SlimShots, a new liquid appetite/portion controller recently introduced in the US. "I was excited when I found SlimShots," McCormick said. "It is so convenient and easily fits into my busy lifestyle. I love the taste -- and it works! After only one week, I've already lost 4 pounds!". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    World Golf Village hosts motorcycle concours d'elegance  May 18, 2008
    - Find Your Happy Weight starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, with Clara LeBlanc, lifestyle and weight management coach of Inshape Ladies Fitness. - Stories For Families at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, and again at the same time on Thursday, June 26. (Florida Times-Union)

    GE powers quest to paint a picture of health  May 17, 2008
    "Providing better tools to track the functional benefits of weight management, nutrition and lifestyle has become an international health care priority," said Mark Little, senior vice president and director of GE Global Research in Niskayuna. The collaboration marks "a potentially broader application of this technology," said GE spokesman Todd Alhart. (Albany Times Union)

    DESIGNER WHEY Muscles Up In GNC Franchise Show in Las Vegas With Debut of New DESIGNER PROTEIN BLITZ Drinks and DESIGNER WHEY Lite & Lean Product  May 15, 2008
    "Whether dieting or gaining, GNC customers can discover great tasting whey protein products to use for their daily weight management and to increase the benefit of their workouts.". The 20 oz DESIGNER PROTEIN BLITZ drink line includes 30 grams of the fastest protein on the planet and 7. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    On site Methodist clinics  May 14, 2008
    Spangler calls her nursing center "the hub for medical information" at IP. From there, they do everything from give flu shots -- which nearly half of the 2,000 employees there get -- to help with weight management, give blood pressure screenings, manage newly diagnosed diabetics and help employees deal with the emotional strains of cancer. The clinic also aids IP employees before they travel. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Slim support for pill's weight-loss claim  May 7, 2008
    Other claims included that the pill "helps suppress appetite", "helps decrease food cravings", "helps lower blood cholesterol" and offers assistance with "weight management" ... Ina lengthy defence the company argued that the product had a relevant "CE" mark under the European Medical Devices Directive, which meant it was completely legitimately covered under the "production, marketing and sales of tablets for weight management" ... But Goldshield maintained that it was allowed to market the... (guardian.co.uk)

    Mannatech Launches Business in South Africa  Apr 22, 2008
    About Mannatech Mannatech, Incorporated, is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products sold through independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany and South Africa. Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking... (PR Newswire)

    New staff join Ministry Weight Management Team in Rhinelander  Apr 16, 2008
    Ministry Health Care - Saint Marys Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of three new staff members, Peggy Abel, MD, Linda Jerzak, MSN, FNP-BC and Rhonda Repinski, APN-BC, to the Ministry Weight Management Program offered through Ministry Rehabilitation Services located at the YMCA facility in Rhinelander ... Additional Ministry Weight Management staff includes Melissa Wild, Health Educator, Pam Morton, Program Coordinator and Duane Stefonek, Program Director ... Ministry Weight... (Forest Republican, WI)

    Standard & Poor's Announces Change to U.S. Index  Apr 12, 2008
    NutriSystem is a marketer and provider of a weight management system based on a portion-controlled, prepared meal program. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, the company will be added to the SlCap 600 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Internet Retail Sub-Industry index. (PR Newswire)

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    In addition to pain management, the Web site says the clinic offers stop-smoking programs, weight management and various cosmetic procedures including Botox and hair removal. Officials from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office were unavailable for comment Monday. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)

    UK Heart Checks Could Save 2000 Lives Each Year  Apr 5, 2008
    " The checks would be based on straightforward questions and measurements such as age, sex, family history, height, weight and blood pressure. They would also include a simple blood test to measure cholesterol. Everyone would receive a personal assessment report, setting out not only the person's level of risk, but exactly what they could do to reduce it. For those at low risk, this might be no more than general advice on how best to stay healthy. Others may be assisted to join a weight... (Wireless Healthcare)

    Osprey Village teaming with Wake Forest  Apr 5, 2008
    Jeff Williamson and Jack Rejeski with the J. Paul Sticht Center are heading the initiative for Wake Forest, which will include new tools for assessing residents' health, dietary programs based on healthy weight management in older adults and exercise programs. All aspects are geared toward creating more choices to support independence while aging. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    CONSOLE yourself  Apr 2, 2008
    My Health Coach: Weight Management is designed to encourage players to exercise and to watch what they eat with guidance from a fitness coach and a nutritionist. Its main attraction is a small pedometer that records the number of steps you walk each day and can then be plugged into the back of a Nintendo DS console to record and display your efforts. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Serving up skills: Good eating starts at schools  Apr 1, 2008
    Concerned nurses, coaches and teachers encouraged Allison Spain of ViQuest, Alice Keene of Pitt County Schools and Kay Craven of ECU Family Medicine to look for ways to bring the principles of weight management to all students, not just those who are overweight, according to a Pitt County Schools news release. Spain said students have been receptive. (The Daily Reflector)

    Boot camps get them in shape for the big day  Mar 27, 2008
    In a national survey conducted by the American Council on Exercise, boot camps were listed by personal trainers, exercise experts, and weight management consultants as one of the leading fitness trends for 2008. Bryant said he's seeing prom boot camps, high school reunion boot camps, and boot camps for new moms hoping to get their pre-pregnancy body back. (Boston Globe)

    Bigbellycould mean dementia later  Mar 27, 2008
    A waist larger than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men is generally a sign of too much belly fat, said Dr. Keith Bachman, an internal medicine physician and clinical lead of Kaiser Permanente's Care Management Institute Weight Management Initiative in Portland, Ore. who was not involved in the study. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Dietary Guidelines Associated With Lower Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome  Mar 23, 2008
    The sixth version of the DGAs, released early in 2005, is a departure from previous editions in that it emphasizes balancing calories and physical activity for weight management, stresses nutrient density, and recommends limiting trans fat intake, increasing whole grain and low-fat milk or milk-product intake, and consuming a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. This dietary pattern research study was funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the chief scientific research... (Science Daily)

    PG West: Freedom High graduate Brenner returns to NCAAs  Mar 20, 2008
    "Weight management was Kurt's Achilles' heel," Turnbull said. "When he came into the practice room, Kurt was more focused on cutting weight than he was on becoming a better wrestler. He's much more comfortable now that he's moved to 184.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Community-intervention study links successful town makeover focused on boosting calcium and exercise  Mar 20, 2008
    And according to Weighing in on the American Diet, a new comprehensive report on the weight management practices of Americans conducted by The NPD Group in collaboration with the Milk Processor Education Program, dieters who made drinking lowfat or fat free milk a daily habit were more likely to be at a healthy weight and have better quality diets, richer in essential nutrients, compared to those who didn't. . (EurekAlert!)

    School District Hosts Second Wellness Expo  Mar 19, 2008
    Among the presentations offered were "How Stress Affects the Body," "Emotional Balance in the Workplace," and "Carbohydrate Counting for Weight Management.". But it wasn't all about listening and learning, there also were many activities that got staff up and moving, including Zumba dance instruction, kickboxing, aerobics and yoga, among others. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Weight Watchers Announces Election of Kim Roy to Board of Directors  Mar 15, 2008
    About Weight Watchers International, Inc. Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world's leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations ... com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. (PR Newswire)

    High Estrogen Indicates Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk  Mar 10, 2008
    The new study which will appear in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, has underlined that women who developed breast cancer have to take additional steps to lower their estrogen levels, including regular exercise and weight management ... Estrogen accumulates in the fat and promotes tumors, that is why regular exercise and weight management is needed to lower the risk of the cancer growing back. (eFluxMedia)

    The Best Place to Find Answers to Your Exercise and Fitness Questions  Mar 8, 2008
    "We specialize in helping people who are out of shape, or who may have medical conditions and want to make sure they're exercising safely," says Dr. Reents, who himself has been certified as a personal trainer and lifestyle and weight management consultant by the American Council on Exercise. "We can work with your local personal trainer, or, develop a fitness plan based on recommendations from your physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist.". (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return  Mar 8, 2008
    "There are two things apart from these drugs that can help to lower estrogen, or we believe it can, because it can in the general population. One is moderate to vigorous exercise, and the other is healthy weight management, achieving an ideal weight." ... "When people are overweight, they have higher blood levels of insulin, which suppresses synthesis of that protein, so exercise not only is related to actually helping weight management but, because it lowers insulin, it might make the hormonal... (MEDLINEplus)

    Read more...  Mar 8, 2008
    The donation will provide food-insecure Americans with much needed high-quality protein, which helps kids and adults build muscle strength, helps older adults prevent muscle loss, and may also promote weight management. "Protein is always the hardest food category for our food banks to acquire, and a donation of this magnitude will go a long way in helping the more than 25 million Americans we serve -- men, women and children who are living on the edge of hunger," said Escarra. (PNN Online)

    Estrogen predicts breast cancer recurrence: study  Mar 6, 2008
    They said the finding suggests women who have had breast cancer should take extra steps -- such as regular exercise and weight management -- to reduce their estrogen levels and minimize the risk that their cancer will return ... And she said weight management would be especially useful to these women. (Scientific American)

    Study shows cholesterol-lowering power of dietitian visits  Mar 5, 2008
    Key nutrition issues in the 1998 guidelines used in the study include reducing saturated and trans fat and increasing healthy fats such as olive oil; increasing soluble and insoluble fiber; eating fish twice a week; increasing fruits and vegetables; regular exercise and healthy weight management. Information about food-label reading and dining out was also included. (EurekAlert!)

    Companies taking an active role in employee health care  Mar 4, 2008
    BBJ File Photo Cathy Ogletree s company has instituted several wellness initiatives to help employees with issues ranging from smoking cessation to weight management. Related News. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)

    How to Stay Motivated to Exercise  Mar 1, 2008
    The are many benefits to working out regularly, including improved mood, weight management, better sleep, stronger immune system, increased energy, decreased stress, plus numerous other benefits. What are your reasons for wanting to exercise. (Suite101.com)

    NutriSystem and Celebrities Team Up to Benefit the American Heart Association  Mar 1, 2008
    Founded in 1972, NutriSystem is a leading provider of weight management products and services. The company offers a weight-loss program based on portion-controlled, lower Glycemic Index prepared meals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The best hospital is an empty one  Mar 1, 2008
    The calls for investment in three dedicated programs to address weight management, coronary heart disease and cancer care in general practice. AGPN has also suggested an extension to the service coordination trials that indicated a 26 per cent reduction in hospital admissions through improved management of chronic and complex conditions. (ABC Online)

    Halifax Health offering weight management for kids  Feb 26, 2008
    Halifax Health in Daytona Beach decided in the past year to include children in its Weight Management Program as a way to attack an expanding problem of overweight children ... The words "diet" and "exercise" are banned for kids at Halifax Health's Weight Management Program in favor or "healthy eating" and "more activity." ... "You've got to make it seem like, 'Wow, this is really cool. We are all doing this really cool thing together,' " said Michelle Swords, a registered dietitian at the... (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    One-third of 11-year-olds are overweight or obese  Feb 25, 2008
    Paul Gately, professor of exercise and obesity at Leeds Metropolitan University and director of Carnegie Weight Management, which runs summer courses at Woodhouse Grove School in Apperley Bridge for overweight teenagers, said: "The survey results provide an invaluable data set which unfortunately confirms previous findings. "However, the report reinforces the Governments strategy to prioritise childhood obesity as a key issue and clearly demonstrate the need for action to resolve this public... (Bradford Telegraph Argus)

    Latest food trend: Listen to your gut  Feb 24, 2008
    Oats are rich in anti-oxidants, help lower blood pressure and help in weight management. But these are complex concepts. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Weight Watchers COO Adopts 10b5-1 Trading Plan  Feb 23, 2008
    About Weight Watchers International, Inc. Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world's leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company- owned and franchise operations ... com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. (PR Newswire)

    Rare MRSA pneumonia death prompts warning  Feb 23, 2008
    Balance in eating, image and weight management. Blood, sweat. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)

    Ways to Manage Obesity in Children  Feb 22, 2008
    If parents have concerns about weight management in children, they should talk to a pediatrician. References. (Suite101.com)

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