Obesity Articles

1). 6 Negative Effects Of Eating Fast Food By : Glenn Freiboth
A recent study of young Americans Age 4 to 19 revealed that one third of them eat fast food at least once daily. This translates to approximately six pounds of unnecessary additional weight every year for most people.
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2). Weight Loss Recipe: Apple & Tuna Sandwich By : Kim Beardsmore
Lean protein is your diet is essential to weight loss and weight maintenance. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein as it is lower in fat that red meats. Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body needs and enjoys. "Apple & Tuna Sandwich" is one of a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to assist you keep your weight under control.
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3). Thigh on Fire: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
At the age of 32 Sigmund Freud developed a new problem. Pricking and other unpleasant sensations had overtaken the skin on the outer side of his right thigh. Walking made his symptoms worse. The affected skin was exquisitely sensitive to touch and even the usual rubbing of his underclothes irritated the area. Seven years later in 1895, when Freud wrote up his self-observations for a German medical journal, the abnormal sensations were still present, but had migrated.
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4). Study Says Obesity May Be Caused By Virus By : Rick Hendershot
In new study published this month, a research team claims to have found evidence that a contagious virus can contribute to obesity. The team found that a specific human adenovirus Ad-37 seems to trigger obesity in chickens. Previous studies had linked other adenoviruses -- Ad-36 and Ad-5 -- to obesity in animals. These and other adenoviruses cause colds and other common illnesses in people.
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5). Your Tummy Fat Could Be Killing You! By : Kim Beardsmore
Tummy fat. Some of us have it, others don't. Is there anything special about a big belly compared to a large bottom? Well, surprisingly, not all body fat is created equal! According to a study carried out by researchers from MacMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario it seems that gauging your heart attack risk depends on where your fat is, rather that how much fat you have.
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6). Jenny Craig - The Bad Good Diet By : Robert Palmer
What is the Jenny Craig Diet and what are its benefits and consequences? The Jenny Craig diet was started by none other than Jenny Craig back in 1983 in Australia. Both Jenny and her husband, Sid, struggled with their weight until they finally happened upon an approach that worked for them and one that they felt could work for others too. So their personal success helped them to establish the Jenny Craig Weight Management Program that can now be found in Australia, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico.
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7). Weight Loss Myths Exposed By : Kim Beardsmore
It probably won�t come as a surprise to hear there is a great deal of confusion around nutrition. In fact, many people reading this article will have only a scant idea about the different food types and what our body actually needs to keep healthy. One of the simplest systems I�ve encountered is this. If the food tastes good, then it has to be �bad� for you! And then there�s its counterpart, �If the food tastes �bad� then it must be �good� for you�.
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8). Phentermine Side Effects By : Robert Palmer
When you�re taking Phentermine, you should go to the emergency room if you experience any of the side effects listed below: I) Allergic Reaction: a. difficulty breathing b. partial closing of the throat c. lips, face, or tongue swell d. hives (rash of red blotches) e. abnormal heartbeat f. extremely high blood pressure g. extremely painful headache h.
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9). Weight Watchers - The Good & Bad Points By : Robert Palmer
What is Weight Watchers and what are its benefits and consequences? The Weight Watchers system was initially started in the 60�s by Jean Nidetch as a discussion group covering the best ways to go about losing weight. Since then, the Weight Watchers name has become internationally recognized as a hallmark of dieting approaches. The Weight Watchers plan has two different programs depending on the location.
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10). 10 Common Symptoms Of Depression By : paul wilson1
Every year approximately 9.5 per cent of the American population suffers from depression. Depression is a grave illness that affects day to day life and destroys families. It is a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, and a deep sense of despair. The symptoms of depression are varied and the severity changes with time.
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11). Lap-Band Surgery Is A Promising Treatment For Obesity By : Rick Hendershot
Even with the tremendous emphasis on diet, fitness, and nutrition in our society, the problem of obesity is increasing throughout the western world. According to most experts, the cause of obesity is quite simple. A person gains weight when he or she consumes more calories than they burn. This involves both diet and level of physical activity, because it is primarily physical activity that burns off calories that are taken in through food.
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12). Microbiotic Diet - A Low Fat Way of Dieting By : Stephen Todd
The microbiotic diet appeals to some because it not only focuses on the physical well being of a dieter, but also deals with the spiritual and planetary aspects of health.
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13). Carb Blockers - Block The Bull And Avoid Carb Blockers! By : Robert Palmer
As we all know, there is a tremendous amount of pressure put on by society to look good. One may try to eat right and exercise to the best of their ability, but it�s still not providing the desired results until one day, when you come across somethings online called carb blockers and fat blockers. What do they do? Are they worth buying? If I were the.
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14). Getting Up Early Can Help You Lose 10 Pounds By : Ron Goodpaster
Weight gain can be a very slow process. For most people, it is a matter of one pound here, one pound there, and the next thing you know you're 10 pounds heavier. This is why almost everyone, at one point or another, will want to lose 10 pounds. To lose 10 pounds is very realistic for almost everyone, and is achievable though some small changes in diet and by exercising more.
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15). How To Lose Weight - The Secrets To Their Success! By : Robert Palmer
Losing weight is something that typically does not come easy for most. It requires a certain level of discipline and focus that many feel they haven�t the time for, but since your life is in the balance, I feel one�s health should become a priority. Unfortunately, there is no magic elixir or secret exercise that will make you lose fat instantly. It takes hard work.
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16). Health Hazards Of Obesity By : Kevin Pederson
Obesity jeopardizes an individuals health in more ways than one. It imperils both body and mind of an obese individual. An obese individuals distorted body shape and appearance can be a source both of humiliation and discomfort. Many obese people complain of pain in the joints and may develop arthritis (osteoarthritis) because they have overburdened their knees and joints with their excess body weight. This is the most obvious health hazard that obesity invokes.
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17). Fat Consequences In Children By : Mark Kimathi
As the world battles with an epidemic that is proving difficult to manage and showing signs of becoming a costly affair, our children are getting caught in the cross fire. Adult onset diabetes, weight loss surgery and weight loss medication for children is not exactly what parent had in mind when planning for their posterity.
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18). The Awful Truth About Television: "Heavy" TV watchers are twice as likely to be obese By : Katherine Westphal
Studies show: TV makes you fat This large amount of time spent motionlessly staring at a screen is also hazardous to your health and girth. Numerous studies show a relationship between TV watching and obesity. The most striking were several studies published in The American Journal of Public Health. These studies found that people who watched three or more hours of television per day were almost twice as likely to be obese than people who watched less than one hour per day.
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19). Junk Food Bans In Schools - The Practical Side By : Rick Hendershot
In the face of what many see as an exploding obesity epidemic among both adults and children, a growing number of state and regional legislatures are passing laws that prohibit the sale of junk foods in school vending machines and cafeterias. The new regulations differ from region to region, but the general drift is to reduce the availability of sugar, salt, and fat laden foods and snacks, and replace them with more nutritious healthy foods and snacks.
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20). PAD, Peripheral Artery Disease. By : Hege Crowton
Do you know that in the U.S alone 8 to 12 million people are suffering from PAD, more commonly known as poor circulation. The scary thing is that each year these numbers seem to be steadily increasing because of peoples life style. Smoking, junk food, obesity and lack of activity are just some of the factors contributing to poor circulation.
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21). The Benefits of Keeping Your Kids Healthy By : Jan Hayner
Todays kids sit in front of the TV or play games on their playstations and don't get excercise. Here are hints to help them get excercise and get your house clean at the same time.
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22). Fighting Childhood Obesity Starts At Home By : Rick Hendershot
It is a fact that people are generally getting fatter in many western societies. This is reflected in the popularity of diet books and fitness equipment. But while most of us realize it would be good to lose a bit of weight, we are only vaguely aware of the staggering levels of "obesity" in our societies. We are even less aware of the impact this is having on our children, and the widespread existence of childhood obesity.
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23). Obesity And Male Infertility, Two Modern Societies Problems By : Harry Lloyd
While millions of people are slowly dying of hunger, modern societies have to face new challenges directly linked to our way of life. Bad nutritional habits, stress, junk food and other factors contribute day after day to a dramatic explosion of obesity. But how can the obesity of today, combined with an aging population have a direct impact on the next children generation? Although no real study has ever been performed on this subject, science already proved us that obesity can have negative impacts on the sexual life and on the sperm quality.
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24). The Obesity Solution Secret: How to Eat To Lose Fat By : dave4
I used to interview elite bodybuilders on their training and eating for a living and did this for years and years. One reoccurring theme that kept popping up when talk turned to diet/nutrition was how much food top bodybuilders packed away on a daily basis. These men taught their bodies how to handle continually greater amounts of calories without becoming fat.
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25). Lack of Sleep and Obesity By : Naras Bhat, MD
What is the connection between lack of sleep and obesity? The recommended amount of sleep per night is 7 to 9 hours; however, most Americans average somewhere around six hours. Researchers found that the further away one is from getting the recommended hours of sleep, the higher their risk of obesity is. What is the scientific basis of sleep debt leading to obesity? If one is lacking the optimal amount of sleep, their leptin levels drop.
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