Sleep apnea may sabotage your diet Nov 6, 2008
You've heard it repeatedly: The keys to health - and weight control - are a healthy diet, regular exercise and a good night's sleep. If you're among the many Canadians who suffer from sleep apnea - a disorder that increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and depression - your symptoms could be sabotaging your diet. (Globe and Mail)
Child's Sleep Linked to Adulthood Obesity Risk Nov 5, 2008
The findings, according to the researchers, suggest that weight control may stand as another reason for children to get a good night's sleep. Experts generally recommend that children between the ages of 5 and 12 sleep for about 11 hours each night, while teenagers should get 8. (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity linked to eating disorders Oct 31, 2008
The finding suggested standard weight control messages - eating moderately and exercising - were likely to miss the mark for a generation of women in whom drastic eating behaviour, driven by body image worries, was already entrenched ... "We know weight and body image concerns are rising and of significant importance to young people," Professor Hay said, and this drove them to extreme weight control efforts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Exercise cuts breast cancer risk Oct 31, 2008
While an Investigator at the National Cancer Institute of the US National Institutes of Health, Michael F Leitzmann led a team of researchers who followed the 32,269 women for eleven years and found that vigorous activity may protect against breast cancer, independent of body weight control. Vigorous activity was judged to include things like heavy housework (scrubbing floors, washing windows, heavy yard-work, digging, chopping wood) and strenuous sports or exercise (running, fast jogging,... (India Times, India)
Amputee Trains for Triathlon Oct 25, 2008
Donna works as a trainer at the Fast Track Weight Control Center. She had a gastric bypass in late 2005, lost 167 pounds, but she's pushing herself to keep that weight off. (WKRC.com, OH)
Coke CEO: Sodas not to blame for U.S. obesity Oct 22, 2008
Muhtar Kent tells beverage industry conference that weight control is systematic lifestyle issue. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Sexercise' for that slim figure Oct 19, 2008
This is, in large part, because of all of the benefits a good sexercise routine offers, like: improved blood flow in strengthening your heart, better cholesterol, changing more of your bad cholesterol (LDL) to good cholesterol (HDL), weight control, better sleep and greater energy, including longer life and a better quality of life. According to Fox News, women, in particular, feel more attractive with sexual fitness, since they produce more estrogen. (India Times, India)
Back-to-School Snacking is a Whole New Bag Oct 17, 2008
Portion control and calorie counting are key elements of weight control. With this in mind, many companies, including Snyder's of Hanover, have started to introduce 100-calorie packs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Smoking Shortens Life and Reduces Life Quality Oct 17, 2008
Obesity / Weight Control. Diabetes News. (TopNews)
We're a nation of mindless eaters Oct 16, 2008
The most recent Tracking Nutrition Trends survey identifies another popular habit that can spell trouble for weight control: mindless eating. Most Canadians (77 per cent) report eating while doing something else (e. (Globe and Mail)
One Hour Of Moderate Daily Exercise Insufficient To Curb Childhood Obesity, Experts Argue Oct 14, 2008
The study also found that exercise alone had no positive effect on weight control over time, although the research team were keen to stress that this does not mean that exercise has no health benefits for children. Indeed, when compared with peers who took less exercise, children who met the recommended activity levels fared better for blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and insulin resistance, which is a recognised precursor to type 2 diabetes later in life. (Science Daily)
Eating Disorder Risk May Be High in Diabetic Girls Oct 10, 2008
The girls' behaviors included eating less for weight control rather than diabetes control, binge-eating, self-induced vomiting, using diuretics or laxatives, and exercising excessively to control weight, Olmsted and colleagues report in the medical journal Diabetes Care. Over the 5-year study, the investigators gathered data on self-esteem, attitudes regarding physical appearance and social acceptance, depression, quality of parental relationships, diabetes control, and height and weight. (MEDLINEplus)
Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards off Hunger Oct 10, 2008
Study with lab animals might one day lead to new weight control approach in people. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Mammogram facts Oct 8, 2008
Weight control and regular physical activity also are very important for breast cancer survivors. There is convincing data that obesity is associated with breast cancer recurrence, and data from a large study of breast cancer survivors showed that higher levels of post-treatment physical activity were associated with a 26 percent to 40 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer recurrence, breast cancer-specific mortality, and all-cause mortality. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Consumer Reports: Quaker Tops Oatmeals Taste-Tests Oct 7, 2008
Quaker's Weight Control Maple Sugar may have less sugar and more fiber than other flavored instants, but it has more sodium than the rest and as many calories as most. Plus, it rated fair in tests, due to its artificial-sweetener and slight bitter flavors and mushy texture. (PR Newswire)
Overeating Can Throw off Metabolism Oct 4, 2008
Once awakened, the pathway induces insulin resistance and dysfunctions of other hormones engaged with weight control and appetite. While chronic inflammation was once thought to be a result of obesity, it now appears to promote it as well. (MEDLINEplus)
Skinny people make smart eating decisions Oct 3, 2008
And according to Dr. Jim Hill s research from the National Weight Control Registry (a database of more than 5,000 people who ve lost more than 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year), their exercise of choice is not marathon running ... And even though many people associate weight loss with high protein intake, the statistics from the successful dieters in the National Weight Control Registry don t support the eat-all-the-steak-you-want diet ... Seventy-eight percent of successful... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Research Shows Lasting Benefits of ... Sep 25, 2008
One study found that for girls, eating 3-4 family meals per week cut the risk of extreme weight control behaviors in half, while families who ate together five or more times a week reduced the risk of eating disorders in their daughters by 66. The positive effects were stronger for girls than for boys. (Suite101.com)
Soups are a flavorful way to lose weight Sep 23, 2008
Besides being a time-honored way of coaxing the flavors from foods, soups are nutrient rich, and because of their high liquid content soups are coming into focus as an important and tasty tool in weight control ... Dr. Barbara Rolls, a weight control researcher at Pennsylvania State University and author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan, found that eating soup as a first course helped study participants lose weight because they consumed fewer total calories in the rest of the meal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Upson Regional Buys Thomaston OB/GYN Sep 20, 2008
Upson Regional s nursery is also a Neonatal Special Care Unit (NSCU), or Level II Nursery, and the hospital serves the community as a women s health resource for prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer and heart disease, weight control, healthy pregnancy, labor, delivery and breast-feeding, along with other issues that affect quality of life. Article Rating. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Dietitian will discuss nutrition at Morningside Sep 19, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Cindy McClary, registered dietitian with the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, will discuss nutrition and weight control during a program at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Yockey Family Community Room of the Olsen Student Center on the Morningside College campus. The free, public event is sponsored by the college s Academic and Cultural Arts Series, Morningside Personal Counseling, Morningside Resident Education and Morningside Student Health. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Take a load off your waist to spare your knees Sep 18, 2008
Weight control tops the list of ways to thwart 'wear and tear' arthritis, but these foods and supplements may also help your joints ... While weight control tops the list of strategies to prevent osteoarthritis - and ease joint pain and stiffness if you already have the disease - the following foods and supplements may also benefit your joints. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Minuteman Regional announces community education classes Sep 14, 2008
Where can you find classes in foreign languages, computer applications, prenatal yoga, beginning guitar, scuba diving, hypnosis for weight control, SAT prep, and holiday baking. It s all at Minuteman Regional High School in Lexington, where the fall 2008 Community Education program is getting underway with over 150 exciting classes that encompass professional development, self-improvement, recreation, online learning, career and technical programs and much more. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Water, Exercise Can Fight Signs Of Aging Sep 12, 2008
You may be experiencing weight control issues that were never a problem for you before, and dry skin and fine lines around your eyes and mouth. While these are only a few of the signs of aging, they are often the most noticeable and can wreak havoc on one's self confidence. (Click2Houston, TX)
Vigorous Exercise Aids Those with Obesity-Related Gene Sep 10, 2008
While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise are important factors in weight control, it's not exactly clear how they interact with genetics. In this study, researchers analyzed DNA samples from 704 healthy Amish adults, average age 43. (MEDLINEplus)
Ask Layla: What is success? Sep 9, 2008
Send questions about career, relationships, spirituality, diet and weight control, nutrition, family and health to Almasi through her through her Web site, LifeCoach-Laylaj. com. (Malden Observer, MA)
Weekly jab offers hope for diabetes sufferers Sep 8, 2008
In the past, sufferers unable to control high blood glucose levels through diet, weight control and exercise had to take insulin injections if their condition became serious. But exenatide once-weekly works like a hormone that should be produced naturally in the gut. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Exercise Lowers Risk of All Cancers Sep 8, 2008
They also found that the protective effect was strongest among normal-weight men and women -- supporting the theory that physical activity helps lower cancer risk at least partly through better weight control. Dr. Manami Inoue and colleagues at Japan's National Cancer Center, in Tokyo, report the findings in the American Journal of Epidemiology. (Newsmax)
Family Dinnertime Benefits Too Tempting to Pass Up Sep 5, 2008
Bringing the family back to the dinner table has been proven to instill lifestyle nutrition values in children, assist in higher academic performance, improve well-being and reduce the risk of unhealthy weight control behavior, particularly in girls, according to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health's Project EAT.. Family dinnertime is also an opportunity to strengthen communication between parent and child. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bailey: Markets Correcting Themselves Sep 4, 2008
I think GDP has done a good job of saying there are some areas we need to act upon quickly, like nutrient richness and function, and some longer-term issues, such as weight control and blood pressure management, he continues. Those are real key opportunities for us. (Agri-View, WI)
Knee Arthritis Risk for One in Two Sep 4, 2008
addition, physical activity is an important component of weight control and helps maintain. healthy bones, muscles and joints. (Newsmax)
BIOTECH: Master switch for hunger, reproduction, identified Sep 1, 2008
Pramlintide is derived from amylin, a hormone that acts with insulin to control blood sugar and weight control. Pramlintide and leptin given together to rats produce greater weight loss than would be expected from the combination of their individual effects, according to a paper by Amylin researchers published in the July 31 issue of the journal Endocrinology. (North County Times)
Suicide risks studied in drugs for physical ills Aug 31, 2008
"Even though a drug is identified as a drug for weight control, or smoking cessation, or asthma, these drugs often also get into the brain, so there is always the potential for having psychiatric side effects," said Dr. Thomas Laughren, head of the FDA's division of psychiatric products. "But we don't have any unifying hypothesis as to why very different classes of drugs have psychiatric side effects.". (Florida Times-Union)
Part Of The In-group? A Surprising New Strategy Helps Reduce Unhealthy Behaviors Aug 26, 2008
6, 2006) Teenage girls who weigh themselves frequently are more likely to binge eat and participate in unhealthy weight control behaviors in the future, according to new research from the University of. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Weight under control reduces diabetes risk Aug 26, 2008
All three studies point to weight control as the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. The three studies also lend support to the Diabetes Prevention Program Study that reported that 30 minutes of moderate activity coupled with a 5 percent to 10 percent weight loss produced a 58 percent reduction in the development of diabetes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Spices and herbs beneficial in foods Aug 19, 2008
Other studies suggest some seasonings such as cayenne pepper, chili powder and paprika may help curb hunger pangs and boost the metabolism making it a bit easier to stick to a weight control diet. Ginger has long been used as a natural remedy to sooth stomach upset. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run Aug 15, 2008
"They can continue on medication aimed at their specific risk factors -- hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes -- and should be encouraged to have a good lifestyle, with exercise, smoking cessation and weight control.". A decision to have PCI can depend on how an individual feels, Weintraub said. (MEDLINEplus)
Progress got us a bad diet Aug 14, 2008
Weight control is really about the balance between how many calories you consume and how many calories you burn. For overall good health, the most important sources of fat to limit are those high in saturated or trans fat. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Women’s gym to hold open house Aug 14, 2008
Curves provides an exercise and weight control program designed specifically for women. Details about the program will be shared at the open house. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Chinese gymnast is broken in body, but not in spirit Aug 13, 2008
"They were doing weight control and we snuck out to buy snacks.". Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
‘PRINCE CHUNK' HAS SOUL BROTHER IN COLUMBIA Aug 12, 2008
Noah is given a cup of a weight control dry food each day and does not usually eat all of it, Brown pointed out. An average cat is eight pounds, according to Jeff Wittman, a Sonora veterinarian. (The Union Democrat)
America's Favorite Drug: Caffeine Aug 12, 2008
Caffeine can speed up metabolism, with 100 mgs of it helping to burn an extra 75 to 100 calories a day, but there has been no long-term benefit to weight control demonstrated. In fact, in a study of more than 58,000 health professionals who were followed for 12 years, both men and women who increased their caffeine consumption gained more weight than those who didn't. (ABC News)
Exercise Tips for Success Aug 11, 2008
"There is usually more than one reason why we exercise," Lerner says, "The number one reason is weight control. It could be to lose extra weight gained throughout the year or to address health problems that have a tendency to appear in overweight people.". Making changes in your environment can help keep motivation levels high. (Pekin Times, IL)
OUR VIEW: Let's welcome people, not cars, into our cities Aug 11, 2008
First, there's the obvious benefit to health (and weight control) as people get out of their cars and walk a few steps or, even better, are free to ride their bikes down city streets without feeling they are taking their lives in their hands. And then there's the reduction in air pollution. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Project to Cut Childhood Obesity Planned in Kochi Schools Aug 10, 2008
This campaign will be the combined effort of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the Rotary Club and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IMP) (MedIndia)
VIDEO: Moving for two: Norwell business caters to special clientele Aug 9, 2008
The fitness, she said, helps the moms with their energy levels, weight control, discomfort and to sleep. Hendry said there s really no reason an expectant mother, unless they have a medical complication, can t exercise. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Dear Parents: Your Child Is Fat Aug 9, 2008
Some worry that such information should be given more discreetly: "Our feeling is that the information should be given to parents if there is a serious health concern much like any other health concern a child might have," said Meghan Cavanaugh, a spokeswoman at the Childhood Weight Control Program, the University of Buffalo. "This information should not be included on a report card or such. Medical information should be kept separate.". (Time.com)
Jeers Of Peers May Affect Adolescent Adjustment Aug 8, 2008
Also influencing weight control behavior is girls' own definition of normal body weight and their. . (Science Daily)
* Students seek help at sex education consulting centers Aug 7, 2008
The issues most commonly raised by the students included acne treatment, height, menstruation, ejaculation and weight control. Of the 261 students who visited the pharmacists to buy contraceptive products, two were younger than 12 years, 24 were aged 12 to 15, 73 were aged 15 to 18 and 162 were between 18 and 24, the survey results showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How to feed a very hungry teenager Aug 7, 2008
"If weight control is important, use low-fat sour cream or yogurt.". Kenton says, "I also like Chex mix -- any kind -- and puppy chow.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mothers who feel blue aren't alone Aug 6, 2008
At six or more months after birth, "substantial proportions of mothers were still feeling stressed (43 percent), had problems with weight control (40 percent), experienced sleep loss (34 percent), lack of sexual desire (26 percent) and backache (24 percent)," said the study, the largest of its kind to date. The survey, titled "Listening to Mothers II Postpartum," has sought to shed light -- and generate hard data -- on a subject that many women have resisted talking about. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Poor Sleep Tied to Excess Pounds in Children Aug 6, 2008
They are also the first to suggest that REM sleep may be especially important in weight control. REM (for "rapid eye movement") sleep is the stage in which vividly remembered dreams usually occur. (MEDLINEplus)
Brain Plays Key Role In Appetite By Regulating Free Radicals Aug 4, 2008
The findings, reported in the journal Nature, suggest that antioxidants could play a role in weight control ... The findings suggest that antioxidants could play a role in weight control. (Science Daily)
Study: Oxygen free radicals may help weight control Aug 1, 2008
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhuanet) -- The brain's appetite center uses fat for fuel by involving molecules of oxygen free radicals associated with aging and neurodegeneration that could help in weight control, according to researchers at Yale School of Medicine. "In contrast to the accepted view, the brain does use fat as fuel," said Tamas Horvath, a professor in the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. (Xinhuanet, China)
Weekends Tough on the Diet Jul 25, 2008
"Weekend indulgences can wreak havoc on weight control, either causing our weight to increase or if we are following a diet to lose weight, can hinder our weight loss efforts," said study author Susan Racette, an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis. The research was published online recently in the journal Obesity. (Health-Finder)
Almasi: Do you know how to meditate? Jul 23, 2008
Send questions about career, relationships, spirituality, finance, diet and weight control, nutrition, family and health to Almasi through her through her Web site. Loading commenting interface. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The fat problem Jul 19, 2008
School district policies and programs, lunches and after-school activities play a big role in weight control. How city planners shape Anchorage will make a huge difference. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young Adults With Prehypertension Are More Likely To Have Atherosclerosis Later In Life Jul 18, 2008
The authors believe that their findings support existing recommendations to optimize blood pressure early in adulthood with lifestyle modifications such as regular physical activity, healthy eating, and weight control with the goal of lowering blood pressure to less than 120/80 mmHg and preventing progression to hypertension. Although coronary calcium is a strong predictor of future coronary heart disease, the editors of Annals of Internal Medicine caution that not all patients with coronary... (Science Daily)
Back-to-School Snacking is a Whole New Bag Jul 18, 2008
Portion control and calorie counting are key elements of weight control. With this in mind, many companies, including Snyder's of Hanover, have started to introduce 100-calorie packs. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pacific Islander, Asian youth hit with diabetes Jul 13, 2008
The findings, recently reported by the CDC, show the rate of new Type 2 diabetes cases was greater than Type 1 among Asian-Pacific Island youths ages 10 to 19, said Rodriguez, stressing the importance of weight control and physical activity to prevent and control the disease. "There is no question Type 2 is increasing dramatically, especially in Hawaii," Curb said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Problems Of Predicting Birthweights In Obese Mothers Jul 13, 2008
61 per cent of the normal weight control group were white or Hispanic and 36 per cent were black ... The data was then collated for the normal weight control group and the three obese groups ... This indicates that the overall accuracy levels between the normal weight control group and the obese patients were very similar in most cases. (Science Daily)
Small Babies May Develop "Fat" Belly Organs Jul 8, 2008
Weight control is advocated as a preventive measure in these children, but that may not be enough. Dr. Lourdes Ibanez of the University of Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues came to this conclusion after studying 64 children aged 6 years -- 32 born appropriate for gestational age, and 32 born SGA who subsequently showed catch-up growth. (MEDLINEplus)
'Do the magpie' Jul 8, 2008
I'm out of breath and my arms ache, but Susan Avenal, another participant who is a self-professed fitness fanatic says: "That was more like a gentle warm-up." She might not be so impressed, but I'm glad to have got out of the house and had a dose of vitamin D. The British Heart Foundation says that 30 minutes of the jogging and vigorous marching we did today are exactly the type of pulse-raising exercises they recommend to strengthen your heart and help with weight control. Stretching exercises... (Guardian Unlimited)
How Prozac sent the science of depression in the wrong direction Jul 7, 2008
Other researchers are studying the ways in which depression interferes with basic bodily processes, such as sleeping, sex drive, and weight control. Like the paralyzing sadness, which remains the most obvious manifestation of the mental illness, these symptoms are also byproducts of a brain that's literally withering away. (Boston Globe)
Popolizio puts area on wrestling map Jul 6, 2008
"I was infatuated with mental preparation and weight control that was needed. The process makes you strong. You learn life lessons that make you a stronger, more prepared person.". He wrestled at Niskayuna High under legendary coach Joe Bena and later wrestled for Springfield College before quitting to focus on academics. (Albany Times Union)
