New Study: Being Overweight is Healthy

Carrying a little extra weight may actually be good for you, according to a Canadian study that showed a few pounds appear to protect people from an early death.

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Can you sleep your way to thin?

A study of nurses has found that those who sleep the most are thinner than those who get less shut-eye. Researchers say that lack of sleep affects hormones that are linked to metabolism and hunger. The study found that those who were short sleepers had a body mass index that was almost 4 points higher than those who were long sleepers. Previous research has also suggested that those who get less than seven hours of... read more

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Should You See a Dietitian or a Nutritionist?

Do any of the following sound familiar?

You’re trying to lose weight.
Your doctor told you your cholesterol is high and it needs to come down.
You found out you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer and you really need nutrition and diet information but don’t know where to turn.
You’ve had a heart attack and don’t want another one.
You’re tired of reading conflicting news stories about nutrition... read more

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Gastric Bypass surgery: Pros and Cons

Gastric bypass surgery is growing more popular every year as America's obesity epidemic tips the scales. Even the elderly, and people with health problems are turning to this surgical solution to obesity.

It is a surgery that saves lives. But some also warn there can be life-changing drawbacks.

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When Your Diet Needs a Band-Aid

It could be a dieter's best friend or worst nightmare: technology that knows how much a person has just eaten, knows how many calories he has burned off, offers suggestions for improving resolve and success, and never lets him cheat. And it's all done by a small, stick-on monitor no bigger than a large Band-Aid.

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Article on Weight Loss

Hello everyone!

I thought some of you here might want to see my article on weight loss which I have just composed yesterday. It is just the basics to losing weight healthfully. Check it out!

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Meet Ranae Whitmore: “Heartgirl” Who Transformed Her Life

I get a lot of email questions about weight loss and diets. I thought you all might enjoy this interview with an inspirational lady who fought her obesity -- and won!

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Key Unlocks Obesity/Diabetes Link

Blocking Inflammation Pathway May Keep Obesity From Causing Diabetes
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDNov. 6, 2007 -- Obesity leads to insulin resistance and diabetes, but not if a key inflammatory pathway is blocked, mouse studies show.

Abdominal obesity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes. As people gain more and more belly fat, they become more and more resistant to insulin. Their bodies have to... read more

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Trick Your Digestive System Into Eating Less

One of the best things you can do for your digestion and your weight is to slow down the speed at which your digestive system works.

Why? Because it can mean feeling fuller longer -- so you eat less. Here’s how to take things nice and easy.

3 Keys to Better Digestion......

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Low-Carb Diets & Memory Loss

Low-Carb Diets and Memory Loss: Is There a Link?

You may be losing more than just a quick pound.

By Seth Czarnecki,
QualityHealth News

Few would argue the fact that low-carb diets work in the short run, but what these dieters might not realize are the effects that a lack of carbohydrates may have on other parts of the body. A study of both low-carb and low-calorie dieters conducted at Tufts University in Massachusetts... read more

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