Archive for August, 2008

100-Calorie Foods Are Not An Easy Way To Lose Weight

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

A lot of us look at those 100-calorie mini-packs of snack foods as an easy way to lose weight. In theory, it should work. But the reality is you may be in for a rough ride if you’re a dieter.

That’s because chronic dieters often overeat when consuming those 100-calorie packages.

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Appetite Suppression Cells Die As We Age

Monday, August 25th, 2008

There may be a new scientific explanation for why we gain weight as we age. It seems that the brain cells controlling our appetite become useless over time.

But a recent study says that certain types of meals cause more damage to these cells than others.

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Chronic Ear Infections Increase Risk Of Obesity

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

There are actually 2 risk factors: chronic middle ear infections and tonsillectomies in childhood.

That’s because ear infections and tonsillectomies can cause damage to taste nerves which appears to affect eating habits.

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Can You Lose 5 Pounds A Year With Mushrooms?

Monday, August 18th, 2008

The initial evidence says yes.

Here’s why…

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Low Vitamin D Level Increases Your Risk Of Death

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Vitamin D is crucial in strengthening your bones and your immune system. It’s also important for cell growth.

But what if you don’t get enough Vitamin D?

Your risk of death increases by 26%.

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Can Weight Loss Cause Bone Loss?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

As your body slims down, did you know that your bones may become less dense and more fragile, too?

Well, okay, that might not surprise you. But here’s something that should…

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Running Keeps You Younger

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Here’s good news for older runners!

You’ll have a greater span of active life, fewer disabilities, and less than half the chance of dying an early death as your older counterparts who don’t run.

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Overweight Or Thin — Where Size Matters Most

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Overweight adults can be healthier than thin adults.

That’s the surprising conclusion from a new study by the University of Michigan. It shows that your weight doesn’t predict the state of your health nearly as well as the size of your…

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PSA Tests May Be Misleading For Obese Men

Monday, August 11th, 2008

When testing for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) — which screens for prostate cancer in men — doctors and patients may be misled by the results for obese men.

That’s because obese men often have lower PSA levels than normal-weight men.

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