Weight loss surgery, despite the cheesy billboards and radio jingles, now looks to be less of a passing fad and more of a legitimate health choice. Though weight loss surgery is obviously not a cure-all, with proper therapy and portion moderation to accompany the procedure, it can be of major assistance in helping an individual […]
Weight-loss programs, such as Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers, seem to be more successful in getting the overweight to shed pounds than any doctor’s advice. A recent study published in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that when doctors referred patients to a paid commercial weight loss program versus sticking with the doctor’s prescribed plan, […]
When it comes to snacking, size matters. A recent study reports that when two groups were offered unlimited consumption of candy, one group ate double the amount of the same candy offered to a second group of subjects. The difference? One group received the candy in its full size while the group that consumed less […]
When it comes to mealtime, is major bribery needed to get your children to eat whole-wheat pasta, nuts or vegetables? With a little bit of planning and persistence, it is certainly possible to get your kids to enjoy these foods. And bonus – consuming grains, nuts and vegetables will help to keep childhood obesity at […]
These days, keeping your kids away from video games may be a losing battle, but directing them toward the right kind of video games might be worth the effort. In recent years, new games such as Kinetic and Dance Factory have emerged that require players to actually move in front of the screen, and a […]
Obesity has become a global health crisis as people eat more, exercise less and get unhealthier. In the U.S. alone about one-third of people are obese. That’s a lot of excess fat. There are many ideas cited as to why we’re getting so big; the reasons range from lack of sleep, to vitamin deficiencies and […]
Sleep apnea may be improved by slimming down. Sleep apnea is an obstructive disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing when you are asleep. It is often difficult to overcome, but researchers have identified a solution that may help: shedding some extra pounds. According to a new study, when obese men with sleep apnea were […]
