Getting rid of excess weight key to healthy heart Oct 9, 2007
BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- Fad diets, fewer fatty foods, more fruits and vegetables or more exercise simply won't do the trick for those seeking a healthy heart. The key is excess weight and getting rid of it. (Xinhuanet, China)
Think big to avoid a heart attack Oct 8, 2007
If you're like most, you might turn to fad diets, such as Atkins, or simply hope that eating more walnuts will make a dent in your cholesterol. Those approaches may help, but experts say they don't go far enough. (MSNBC -- Health)
* Women's hair loss: Getting to the root of the problem Oct 2, 2007
Fad diets, crash diets and certain illnesses, such as eating disorders, can cause poor nutrition. Medications. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bariatric surgery offers health, profit Sep 15, 2007
The 233-pound woman on the operating room table at El Camino Hospital has tried everything: Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, fad diets, medications. Now, she is putting her faith in gastric bypass surgery, a procedure that will shrink her stomach -- a pouch normally the size of a football -- to the size of a thumb. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Quick Weight Loss Sep 5, 2007
To try to simply diet"--to cut back on calories alone will be a struggle, and even if the target weight is achieved, the pounds will return. The quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is to do all of the following: Create a good self-image: A person who s been overweight for a while needs to develop a vision of herself as a healthy and vibrant person. Improving the self image is a spiritual process that can take many forms; meditation, yoga, dance, or sports may have a role. Counseling may... (Suite101.com)
The Alphabetiff Sep 3, 2007
Come festival time, there will be a lot of fussy celebrities on the latest fad diet, and Toronto restaurants will be doing everything they can to cater to their demands for organic, macrobiotic, hormone-free this and that. To make it easier, here are the dining establishments best suited to diet restrictions: The Atkins diet Head to Morton's (4 Avenue Rd.), which is right by all the cinemas and will gladly serve you an app of steak tartare, followed by a main course of a strip loin with a side... (National Post)
Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth Defects Aug 8, 2007
And women should not try fad diets. "We don't want women who are thinking of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant to rush out and go on a crash diet," Waller cautioned. (Health-Finder)
ELLEN GOODMAN: Friends count for much more than a fad diet Aug 7, 2007
com: Opinions in The Bee: ELLEN GOODMAN: Friends count for much more than a fad diet. Get in touch. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
AP Top News at 7:57 a.m. EDT Aug 5, 2007
Follow along as our staffers try every fad diet out there -- for a week. Travel. (Newsday -- New York City)
Weis, doctors clash in weight-loss surgery lawsuit Jul 21, 2007
Weis made the circuit of fad diets before deciding, after seeing a slimmed-down Al Roker on TV, to consider gastric bypass. By the time he met with Dr. Lee Kaplan at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center that June, his mind was made up. (ESPN -- College Football News)
More Huckabee vs. Moore Jul 15, 2007
Special fad diets aren t required. Personal trainers aren t required. (New York Times)
Cranberries: Great Taste and Healthy for You, Says Cranberry Marketing Committee Jul 12, 2007
Skip the fad diets and opt for healthy make-overs to the meals you already eat. For instance, cranberries pack heart-healthy antioxidants into each flavorful bite. (PR Newswire)
Insanity by the pound Jun 26, 2007
Thus, there is at least one similarity between Alli and traditional fad diets: Failure is the fault of the dieter. It couldn t possibly be that the drug is harmful, just like it couldn t possibly be that weight loss actually is a good deal more complicated than calories-in, calories-out. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
It's just a fantasy May 26, 2007
Laney is 25 and a native Yankee who has been living in the South for several years. She's a sucker for warm weather and. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Drugmaker: Diet pill isn't magic bullet May 23, 2007
Were taking a very different approach than the fad diets people are constantly exposed to. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Some dark chocolate a day keeps the doctor away May 23, 2007
A fad diet, called the "chocolate diet", has even emerged that emphasizes eating chocolate and cocoa powder in capsules. However, consuming milk chocolate or white chocolate, or drinking milk with dark chocolate, appears largely to negate the health benefits of dark chocolate. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Doomed to failure? Apr 23, 2007
The UCLA study did not compare individual fad diets or organized weight-loss programs. If diets fail, what works. (MSNBC -- Health)
US study shows dieting fails in the long run Apr 23, 2007
The UCLA study did not compare individual fad diets or organized weight-loss programmes. "We're not saying don't make some kind of effort,'' said Traci Mann, the UCLA psychologist who led the study. "It means that people should be quite clear that a diet is a temporary fix. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kick Those Diet Habits To Keep Weight Off Apr 23, 2007
" The UCLA researchers analyzed 31 diet studies that followed people two to five years after they went on diets. About one-third to two-thirds gained back the weight they lost. A small number were able to maintain their weight loss. The UCLA study did not compare individual fad diets or organized weight-loss programs. "We're not saying don't make some kind of effort," said Traci Mann, the UCLA psychologist who led the study. "It means that people should be quite clear that a diet is a temporary... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Fit for purpose? Apr 11, 2007
"I STARTED dieting when I was about 13 years old. I was quite an 'early' developer and compared to the majority of my school friends I was quite curvy. I was probably about nine-and-a-half stone (60kg) when I started. I went on a strict regime of carrots and apples and little else in between. Over the years, I have tried every diet under the sun. If it's been written about I'll have done it - Weight Watchers, Atkins, the cabbage soup diet, the potatoes diet, Kellogg's cereal diet... (Scotsman)
Diets just make you fatter Apr 11, 2007
" Dr Thomas said people who struggled with their weight often became discouraged when, after embarking on fad diets, they found the results were not long-term. "The really awful thing about dieting is that it's become a cultural or fashionable thing and most people have spent lots of years and thousands of dollars on it, when there's no evidence to suggest that there's no long-term weight loss benefits," she said. Rebecca McPhee from Nutrition Australia agreed: "Dieting works in the short-term... (Daily Telegraph)
STUDY: DIETS DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH... Apr 10, 2007
" The finding comes as Britain fights a rising tide of obesity. A growing reliance on fast food and time-saving technology has led to the UK developing the worst weight problem in Europe, with almost a quarter of adults classed as obese. Last night, British experts said that fad diets do not work and that the key to maintaining a healthy weight is making gradual, long-term changes. Dr Beckie Lang, of the Association for the Study of Obesity, said: "Maintaining a healthy weight isn't about going... (The Drudge Report)
Syndrome X: The Silent Killer Apr 10, 2007
The book is a useful tool for anyone who struggles with fad diets and still can t lose weight. Syndrome X: The Silent Killer is filled with very detailed daily food plans that tell you exactly what and how much to eat. (Suite101.com)
• Making the right choices Apr 3, 2007
She didn't use a fad diet, but a realistic approach to health. Buchholz had fibromyalgia, a condition with severe muscle pain. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Choose food, not fads, to improve nutrition Mar 21, 2007
"Fad diets promote a fast approach to weight loss, which means you don't change eating habits or lifestyles but concentrate on the moment. Everyone's heard of the South Beach diet, the Atkins diet, the cabbage diet, the no-carbohydrates diet. These fad diets often concentrate on one aspect of the food pyramid, but healthy eating is a well-rounded selection of choices." ... "A pound of fat stored in the body is 3,500 calories of stored-up energy and you have to burn it up to get a deficit. If you... (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Want to lose weight? Stay away from fad diets Mar 21, 2007
Stay away from fad diets ... Stay away from fad diets ... Most fad diets are based on very limited science at best and have little or no research that prove their claims. (The Daily Reflector)
Ways for overweight folks to get motivated Mar 7, 2007
Still, she admits there are times she'd like to lose weight faster, especially when she sees friends shedding more on fad diets. Whenever I get frustrated my trainer will say, `Yeah, but they won't keep it off,' '' she said. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Beware of fad diets; they don't work and also could be eventually unhealthy Feb 27, 2007
Fad diets have been around for a long time ... There were several controversial fad diets through the years. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fetal Heart-cell Enzyme Important In Onset Of Heart Failure Feb 22, 2007
In almost all forms of heart failure, the heart begins to express genes that are normally only expressed in the fetal heart. Researchers have known for years that this fetal-gene reactivation happens, yet not what regulates it. (Science Daily)
Updated Guidelines Advise Focusing On Women's Lifetime Heart Risk Feb 22, 2007
Health care professionals should focus on women's lifetime heart disease risk, not just short-term risk, according to updated American Heart Association guidelines. The 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women -- published today in a special women's health issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association -- also include new directions for using aspirin, hormone therapy and vitamin and mineral supplements in heart disease and stroke prevention in women. (Science Daily)
New Blood Thinner Studied For Patients With Leg And Lung Clots Feb 14, 2007
A new oral blood thinner is being compared to an old standby to see if it works as well and is easier to manage long term, researchers say. Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., pulmonologist at the Medical College of Georgia. (Science Daily)
Wartime Raises Stress, Blood Pressure Rates In Military Offspring Feb 13, 2007
Children with parents in the military have higher blood pressure, heart rates and general stress levels than their peers during wartime, researchers say. Dr. Vernon Barnes checks the blood pressure of Britany Sawyer, 19, a participant in a new blood pressure study at Academy of Richmond County. (Science Daily)
Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type II Diabetes Feb 10, 2007
One in three American children born in 2000 will develop type II diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new study at the University of Missouri-Columbia says that acute exercise - as little as 15 minutes a day - can have a profound influence on preventing and fighting the disease. (Science Daily)
Video Now Available - FDA Approves alli(TM) (orlistat 60 mg capsules) Over-The-Counter Feb 8, 2007
Consumers spend billions of dollars each year on fad diets, unproven miracle pills, and potentially unsafe weight-loss supplements that may not work. alli is the clinically proven option to these hyped, quick-fix products that mislead overweight adults away from weight-loss strategies that are backed by medical science. (PR Newswire)
Results not typical Feb 7, 2007
While this is too lofty of a goal for most, I do believe that I've found a few fad diets to help people slim down to the point where they can buy only one seat when flying or going to a sporting event. So, put down the Twinkie, and read on. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Could Ancient Mushroom Magic Banish A Modern Medical Scourge? Feb 7, 2007
ScienceDaily: Could Ancient Mushroom Magic Banish A Modern Medical Scourge. Could Ancient Mushroom Magic Banish A Modern Medical Scourge. (Science Daily)
Advance In Understanding Of Blood Pressure Gene Could Lead To New Treatments Feb 6, 2007
Research by scientists at UCL (University College London) has clearly demonstrated for the first time the structure and function of a gene crucial to the regulation of blood pressure. The discovery could be important in the search for new treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, the UK's biggest killer. (Science Daily)
Sedentary Teens More Likely To Have Higher Blood Pressure Feb 6, 2007
Teenagers who spend a lot of time planted in front of the TV are more likely to have higher blood pressure, regardless of whether they are overweight. "This is the first research to show a direct and independent connection between TV watching and higher blood pressure among adolescents," said study leader Nicolas Stettler, M.D., M.S.C.E., a pediatric nutrition specialist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (Science Daily)
Beating Heart Muscle With Built-In Blood Supply Created From Stem Cells Jan 29, 2007
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have created new heart muscle with its own blood supply using human embryonic stem cells. The researchers say the newly engineered muscle could replace cardiac tissue damaged in heart attacks. (Science Daily)
Beta Blockers Are Less Effective Than Other Drugs For First-line Treatment Of High Blood Pressure Jan 25, 2007
Beta blocker drugs are commonly used in the initial attempts to lower blood pressure. However, a Cochrane Review shows that they were not as good at reducing death or the severity of disease as other classes of drugs. (Science Daily)
Heart Rhythm Genes Possible Factors In SIDS Jan 19, 2007
Nearly 10 percent of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) victims have mutations or variations in genes associated with potentially lethal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to two newly published studies involving Vanderbilt researchers. The findings indicate that arrhythmia-susceptibility genes represent important genetic contributors to SIDS, said Alfred L. George Jr., M.D., senior author on one of the studies. (Science Daily)
Successful dieters find small steps can lead to big rewards Jan 10, 2007
Fad diets don't work. Each year, Cynthia Gordon of Alexandria, Va. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Playing fast and loose with health Jan 9, 2007
Old fad diets have a way of resurfacing every generation or two -- usually when some celebrity devotee reveals her newly svelte self. The latest resurrection. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
New Year dieters can binge on publishing boom Jan 7, 2007
"I think what is important for people is to spot the fad diets," said Dr. Toni Steer, a nutritionist at Britain's Medical Research Council. "What fad diets tend not to address is the underlying problems that people have. Often it's about people changing their relationship with food and having a serious think about their lifestyle, including diet and physical activity.". (Yahoo News -- Literature and Authors)
Business Hosts Biggest Loser Competition Jan 4, 2007
Weekly educational sessions will relate to goal setting, healthily eating, recipe modification, physical activity, diabetes, heart health, stress and eating, and fad diets. Participants will weigh out and have a post-health screening on March 27. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
