Health Watch: Debunking weight-loss myths

June 24, 2010 by  
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Chipotle, Gold’n Plump pair up for locally raised chicken
Chipotle is now using organic chicken from Gold’n Plump Poultry Inc. in all its Minnesota restaurants.

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Too little weight gain risky in twin pregnancy
Women pregnant with twins should be sure to gain the recommended amount of weight, according to a new study, which shows that gaining less weight than recommended during a twin pregnancy ups the risk of early birth and low weight babies.

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Health Watch: Debunking weight-loss myths
  It’s one of the seasons of the year when people are thinking of losing weight. Whether it’s for a family or class reunion or trips to the beach, finding your own motivation for losing weight is critical. It’s also important not to jeopardize your success by believing the myths and misconceptions about weight loss.  

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Research examines relationship between body-image distortion and weight-loss behaviors

June 22, 2010 by  
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Nothing conventional about Sonoma
Between Marcos Ambrose’s blunder, Jeff Gordon’s antics and Jimmie Johnson’s win, Father’s Day at Sonoma was a wild affair.

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John Goodman says weight loss will be “an ongoing process”
John Goodman showed off his significantly trimmer body on CBS’ Late Night with David Letterman this week, telling the host his weight loss is going to be “an ongoing process for the rest of my life.”

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Research examines relationship between body-image distortion and weight-loss behaviors
Normal weight and underweight teenage girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at significantly greater risk of succumbing to unnecessary and unsafe weight-loss behaviors than girls who can accurately assess their weight status, according to new research by a University of Illinois expert in eating disorders and body-image perception.

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False body-image may cause unsafe weight-loss behaviour

June 22, 2010 by  
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Weight Loss Survey: Diet Personality: Are You a Chocomaniac, French Fry Fiend, or Carbo Craver?
“The Top 3 Diet Personalities and Their Weight Loss Patterns” from a multi-year, 2,200 person weight loss survey conducted by ScrewYourDiet.com are documented (PRWeb Jun 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/06/prweb4145004.htm

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What causes weight loss in the elderly?
Home > Topics > What Causes Weight Loss In The Elderly? What causes weight loss in the elderly?

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False body-image may cause unsafe weight-loss behaviour
Normal weight and underweight teenaged girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at a high risk of unsafe weight-loss behaviour, says a new study.

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Body-image distortion predicts onset of unsafe weight-loss behaviors

June 17, 2010 by  
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Physical Fitness May Help Reduce Chronic Disease Risk In College Students
Staying in shape may bolster the metabolic profiles of college students, even in those with higher than desirable body fat percentages.

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Oliver looks to improve education
He has tackled school dinners and tried to change the diets of an entire town – now Jamie Oliver is setting his sights on improving education.

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Body-image distortion predicts onset of unsafe weight-loss behaviors
Normal weight and underweight teenage girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at significantly greater risk of succumbing to unnecessary and unsafe weight-loss behaviors than girls who can accurately assess their weight status, according to new research by an expert in eating disorders and body-image perception.

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Rare Cases of Liver Damage Tied to Weight-Loss Dru…

June 17, 2010 by  
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Many Huntington’s disease patients suffer from weight loss, sleeping problems
An aggregating protein causes many of the symptoms of Huntington’s disease, an incurable and frequently fatal brain disorder. Mosaic winner Ahmad Aziz discovered that the abnormal protein also aggregates in the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system.

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Tori Spelling: ‘I hate weight rumours’
Tori Spelling blames stress, migraines and swine flu for her rapid and drastic weight loss.

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Rare Cases of Liver Damage Tied to Weight-Loss Dru…
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) — Responding to reports of rare but sometimes severe cases of liver damage, U.S. health officials on Wednesday announced revised labels for a widely used weight-loss drug.

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Patti Stanger Reveals the Secret to Her New Trim Figure as the Sensa Weight-Loss System(R)

June 15, 2010 by  
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Slash sodium intake, panel tells Americans
Lean meat, eggs do fairly well in scientists’ findings

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Sydney symposium tackles sat and trans fats
A one-day event in Sydney, Australia, this week will bring together the country’s experts in fats, in a bid to clarify the state of the science and combat sensationalism.

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Patti Stanger Reveals the Secret to Her New Trim Figure as the Sensa Weight-Loss System(R)
Sensa Weight-Loss System®, the leading weight-loss aid based on the senses of smell and taste, announced today Patti Stanger as the newest celebrity success story and brand ambassador.  The star of Bravo’s hit show “The Millionaire Matchmaker” reveals that her noticeable weight-loss from this past season was due to Sensa.

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Cash Incentive Weight-loss Scheme Criticised – Diabetes UK

June 15, 2010 by  
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Teens Choose Bariatric Surgery To Lose Weight
The battle of the bulge in America used to be a fight only adults had to worry about. However, kids are now fighting serious weight issues and some are now turning to bariatric surgery. The question is, should children be allowed to get procedures like lap bands and gastric bypass.

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Biggest Loser: Central Ohio Woman Sheds Half Her Body Weight
A Central Ohio unhappy about her weight decided seven years ago to do something about it. With half her body weight gone, she describes how she did it.

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Cash Incentive Weight-loss Scheme Criticised – Diabetes UK
A new NHS scheme offering cash incentives to obese people who lose weight has helped over 100 people shed almost two stone each over a twelve-month period. Launched by a primary care trust in Kent, the pilot scheme, which offered reward payments of up to £425, saw 402 volunteers sign up for a year-long ‘Pounds for pounds’ trial in January last year. Two-thirds failed to reach weight-loss target …

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