Soda wars fizz in New York after proposed ban
A soda war fizzed in New York as the city health department began to consider a proposal by health-conscious Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban super-sized soft drinks.
Month: June 2012
Talking to Your Kids About Weight Loss
You need to keep words such as 'fat' and 'obese' out of the conversation when weight loss is the topic. “Always talk about weight in positive terms and stress the benefits of healthy weight for kids,” suggests Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, …
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Weight–loss surgery for teens?
In addition, although reasonable diet and regular exercise will usually prevent unhealthy weight, the same regime is not that good for losing extra weight. The body defends its extra weight as it awaits for the next famine: The hormone ghrelin rises, …
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Five Diet Myths Shared by Dr. Oz and Health Officials on Weight Loss and Nutrition
| These findings of weight loss and nutrition myths are backed by science and are aligned with warnings by government health organizations that the way you are dieting may be making you fatter rather than thinner. Summarized below are the top 5 diet … See all stories on this topic » |
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Exercise is Key to Successful Aging
Stem cells can be harvested long after death: study
Some stem cells can lay dormant for more than two weeks in a dead person and then be revived to divide into new, functioning cells, scientists in France said Tuesday.
Take Five to Live Light Campaign Promotes Weight Loss Drug Contrave
… MD, scientific director of the Florida Hospital, believes that most people can't achieve long term weight loss through diet and exercise alone, saying “the Light Study is an important clinical research study evaluating the cardiovascular health …
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Diesel exhaust is cancer-causing: UN health body
The World Health Organisation's cancer research agency on Tuesday classified diesel engine exhaust as cancer-causing, and urged action to reduce human exposure to it.
The 10-Minute Exercise That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals
| BY Kaihan Krippendorff | 06-12-2012 | 9:30 AM Six months ago, I wrote a post about setting your strategic goals for 2012. Whatever process you used to set your annual goals, in January you probably felt pretty good about your potential. See all stories on this topic » |
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YMCA: Some things you should know about exercise
| exercise is the answer. Being physically active offers benefits far beyond the obvious, improved physique and a clean bill of health would be the best. If you've been looking for the motivation to begin an exercise program or get back into working out … See all stories on this topic » |
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An argument for the slow-but-steady approach to exercise
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS For people who exercise but fret that they really should be working out more, some new research may be soothing. The amount of exercise needed to improve health and longevity is modest, and more is not necessarily better.
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Exercise is Key to Successful Aging
The physical and mental benefits of vigorous exercise have become increasingly clear in recent years. So has the linkage with fitness and diet. Lastly, the social benefits of fitness and wellness classes are being recognized as a powerful benefit as …
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