Study: Oxygen free radicals may help weight control Aug 1, 2008
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhuanet) -- The brain's appetite center uses fat for fuel by involving molecules of oxygen free radicals associated with aging and neurodegeneration that could help in weight control, according to researchers at Yale School of Medicine. "In contrast to the accepted view, the brain does use fat as fuel," said Tamas Horvath, a professor in the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. (Xinhuanet, China)
Weekends Tough on the Diet Jul 25, 2008
"Weekend indulgences can wreak havoc on weight control, either causing our weight to increase or if we are following a diet to lose weight, can hinder our weight loss efforts," said study author Susan Racette, an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis. The research was published online recently in the journal Obesity. (Health-Finder)
Almasi: Do you know how to meditate? Jul 23, 2008
Send questions about career, relationships, spirituality, finance, diet and weight control, nutrition, family and health to Almasi through her through her Web site. Loading commenting interface. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The fat problem Jul 19, 2008
School district policies and programs, lunches and after-school activities play a big role in weight control. How city planners shape Anchorage will make a huge difference. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young Adults With Prehypertension Are More Likely To Have Atherosclerosis Later In Life Jul 18, 2008
The authors believe that their findings support existing recommendations to optimize blood pressure early in adulthood with lifestyle modifications such as regular physical activity, healthy eating, and weight control with the goal of lowering blood pressure to less than 120/80 mmHg and preventing progression to hypertension. Although coronary calcium is a strong predictor of future coronary heart disease, the editors of Annals of Internal Medicine caution that not all patients with coronary... (Science Daily)
Back-to-School Snacking is a Whole New Bag Jul 18, 2008
Portion control and calorie counting are key elements of weight control. With this in mind, many companies, including Snyder's of Hanover, have started to introduce 100-calorie packs. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pacific Islander, Asian youth hit with diabetes Jul 13, 2008
The findings, recently reported by the CDC, show the rate of new Type 2 diabetes cases was greater than Type 1 among Asian-Pacific Island youths ages 10 to 19, said Rodriguez, stressing the importance of weight control and physical activity to prevent and control the disease. "There is no question Type 2 is increasing dramatically, especially in Hawaii," Curb said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Problems Of Predicting Birthweights In Obese Mothers Jul 13, 2008
61 per cent of the normal weight control group were white or Hispanic and 36 per cent were black ... The data was then collated for the normal weight control group and the three obese groups ... This indicates that the overall accuracy levels between the normal weight control group and the obese patients were very similar in most cases. (Science Daily)
Small Babies May Develop "Fat" Belly Organs Jul 8, 2008
Weight control is advocated as a preventive measure in these children, but that may not be enough. Dr. Lourdes Ibanez of the University of Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues came to this conclusion after studying 64 children aged 6 years -- 32 born appropriate for gestational age, and 32 born SGA who subsequently showed catch-up growth. (MEDLINEplus)
'Do the magpie' Jul 8, 2008
I'm out of breath and my arms ache, but Susan Avenal, another participant who is a self-professed fitness fanatic says: "That was more like a gentle warm-up." She might not be so impressed, but I'm glad to have got out of the house and had a dose of vitamin D. The British Heart Foundation says that 30 minutes of the jogging and vigorous marching we did today are exactly the type of pulse-raising exercises they recommend to strengthen your heart and help with weight control. Stretching exercises... (Guardian Unlimited)
How Prozac sent the science of depression in the wrong direction Jul 7, 2008
Other researchers are studying the ways in which depression interferes with basic bodily processes, such as sleeping, sex drive, and weight control. Like the paralyzing sadness, which remains the most obvious manifestation of the mental illness, these symptoms are also byproducts of a brain that's literally withering away. (Boston Globe)
Popolizio puts area on wrestling map Jul 6, 2008
"I was infatuated with mental preparation and weight control that was needed. The process makes you strong. You learn life lessons that make you a stronger, more prepared person.". He wrestled at Niskayuna High under legendary coach Joe Bena and later wrestled for Springfield College before quitting to focus on academics. (Albany Times Union)
Does This Make Me Look Fat? Jul 4, 2008
Also influencing weight control behavior is girls own definition of normal body weight and their perception of what others consider normal body weight ... Dangerous weight control practices such as excessive dieting and bulimic tendencies often begin in adolescence and can have serious long-term health implications ... Although it is clear that peers can have a major effect on adolescent girls weight control strategies, exactly how peers exert their influence is to date not well understood. (Science Daily)
Exercise recommendations may not curb kids' weight Jul 2, 2008
But even among these children, there was no positive effect on weight control over time, the researchers report in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood. That's not to say that exercise has no health benefits for children, however. (Reuters)
Heart Clinic Signs Up For Weight Watchers Jun 30, 2008
CLEVELAND -- , highly regarded for its cardiac care, doesn't hire smokers or allow trans fats on its menus, and now it's joining with a nationally known weight control program to help its employees shape up and slim down. The clinic plans to announce Monday that it will offer programs at no cost to any employee enrolled in an in-house health plan that covers more than 27,000 of its 37,000 employees. (WNBC.com, NY)
Decathlon benefits diabetes awareness Jun 29, 2008
I have a family history of diabetes, and for me, weight control is very important, Poole said. I want to do everything I can not to end up like my father and my grandfather. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
In fight against flab, doctors say surgery best cure Jun 28, 2008
Ahmedabad: Asserting that there is no magic cure for obesity but help is at hand, leading surgeons, on the eve of a two-day meet Obesity 2008, on Friday said bariatic surgery is the only long-term solution to weight control. "This is not a cosmetic surgery but a life saving one," said surgeon Mahendra Narwaria. (Sify.com, India)
Gym Rowing as Exercise and Sport Jun 26, 2008
How to Achieve Fitness, Weight Control and a World Ranking ... For example, Concept2 suggests strategies for people seeking to achieve goals such as weight control, and seeks to support communities of rowers including blind and adaptive rowers. (Suite101.com)
Denise Austin: 51, fit and fabulous Jun 24, 2008
A member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Austin encourages people of all ages to stay fit and works to find solutions to weight control. Austin recently stopped by the Journal-Constitution and shared her secrets for better health and fitness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Poor Children More Likely To Develop Diabetes As Adults Jun 23, 2008
It is difficult to design effective weight control strategies without taking the root causes of obesity and diabetes into account. He added, Some believe that the doors of opportunity have slammed shut. (Science Daily)
Best bets on the Net Jun 23, 2008
Web Watch is compiled each day by Rich Ray, Online Managing Editor/Content. Last modified 6/23/2008 - 5:37 am Originally created 062308. (Florida Times-Union)
Cold Starches Can Be Key to Losing Weight Jun 19, 2008
Aside from its weight control benefits, resistant starch is also believed to possess health advantages. It has been proven to maintain blood sugar levels, boost immunity and may even reduce the risk of cancer. (Newsmax)
Low testosterone may kill early Jun 19, 2008
"The results should serve as warning for men with low testosterone to have a healthier lifestyle, including weight control, regular exercise and a healthy diet. It is possible that lifestyle determines levels of testosterone," according to lead author Robin Haring. In the study, the researchers at Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald looked at death from any cause in 2,000 men, aged 20 to 79 years, who were living in northeast Germany. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Low Testosterone Increases Death Risk Jun 18, 2008
The results should serve as a warning for men with low testosterone to have a healthier lifestyle, including weight control, regular exercise and a healthy diet, said lead author Robin Haring, a PhD student from Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Institute for Community Medicine. It is very possible that lifestyle determines levels of testosterone, he said. (Newsmax)
An indigestible truth Jun 16, 2008
The most common benefits being promoted related to cardiovascular disease, energy, cancer and weight control, and most claims referred to the effect of the whole food rather than specific ingredients, the researchers say. The more over-the-top claims tend to be reserved for so-called superfoods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Obese have heftier medical bills despite shortened lives Jun 10, 2008
Gary Foster, president of the Obesity Society, an organization of weight-control researchers and professionals, says, "There has to be a two-prong approach: weight-control services for employees and policy changes at work that make the difficult task of weight control easier for employees.". Finkelstein says companies should consider serving foods lower in fats and sugar in cafeterias and vending machines, offering financial incentives for losing weight and subsidizing gym memberships. (USA Today -- News)
24 comments Jun 9, 2008
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When its OK to eat full-fat foods Jun 7, 2008
The recommendation aimed at promoting weight control was included in the cancer-focused report because of the convincing link between overweight and several types of cancer ... The bottom line: By substituting a few lower-fat versions for the higher-fat foods you eat frequently, you can save calories, which can add up to make weight control easier. (MSNBC -- Health)
'Do more, talk less' to help heavy teens Jun 5, 2008
Past research has shown that teens who diet may actually be more likely to gain weight over time, Neumark-Sztainer noted; kids who diet tend to binge-eat more often, skip breakfast, and use other less healthy, and less effective, weight control strategies, she explained. "We want to place less emphasis on informing parents about their child's weight status and more emphasis on providing parents with the skills and the support that they need to make their home environments healthier and more... (MSNBC -- Health)
Venting your pressure cooker Jun 3, 2008
Jaeger said other benefits include weight control, muscle and cardio endurance, flexibility and better sleep. The nights I have my workouts, I m so relaxed when I get out, he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
DWD: New Survey Shows Childhood Obesity Slowing May 29, 2008
Ronnie Salem's 5-year old son, William, is one of about 49 children in Las Vegas known to have Prader-Willi Syndrome -- a rare genetic condition that makes weight control very difficult. The child has a constant desire to eat, yet burns calories very slowly. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Dirty air tied to deep-vein thrombosis May 28, 2008
S. Bryn Austin, the lead author and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard, said that about two million teenage girls a year in the United States vomit for weight control. . (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Getting PUMPed May 28, 2008
"We also want to educate them in weight control.". The couple bought Lodi Physical Therapy from James Chard in 1992 (which Chard opened in 1963). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Where have all the doctors gone? May 27, 2008
How will healthcare increasingly focus on the importance of prevention and public health measures - encouraging parents to vaccinate their children, supporting major initiatives to stop smoking, developing regimens for weight control that actually work, and turning the focus from treatment to preventing and managing chronic diseases. The solution entails more than simply producing more doctors; it requires educating doctors and care givers in new collaborative ways. (Boston Globe)
Faith-based fitness May 24, 2008
The First Place program, which has about 35 participants, emphasizes weight control through a series of weekly sessions of Bible studies, daily scripture reading and commitment to prayer, exercise and proper nutrition. This is a far cry from old-time church traditions, especially in the South the lavish after-the-service dinners on Sunday, laden with fried chicken, biscuits and heavy desserts, or potluck Wednesday night dinners in the fellowship hall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Irregular Menstrual Cycles In Teens May Be Warning Sign Of Bulimia May 23, 2008
Austin sees her findings as a wake-up call to clinicians, parents, school staff, and even friends of teen girls: If a girl's menstrual cycles are irregular, she may be using vomiting as a method of weight control and may be disrupting her hormonal balance in ways that could weaken her bones. "A girl may keep her vomiting a secret from everyone, but she may talk about having irregular periods with her clinician, parents, or friends," says Austin. (Science Daily)
Coffee before cereal impacts blood sugar: study May 22, 2008
"Coffee is a very healthy beverage to have in your lifestyle, as long as you have a healthy lifestyle in terms of exercise, diet, weight control," said Graham, professor of human health and nutritional sciences at the University of Guelph. But obese people and those with Type 2 diabetes should avoid caffeine before or with meals since their bodies already have trouble producing insulin. (CTV.ca)
Fish: Clemens saga weaves tangled web in Houston May 22, 2008
" Bonds currently is awaiting trial on 14 counts of making false declarations to a grand jury and one count of obstruction of justice. The weight-loss guruShaun Kelley's parents served on the Houston city council at separate times in the 1990s. His brother played quarterback at the University of Texas. His sister-in-law, Mary Lou Retton, captured hearts and gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. The family mingles smoothly with the upper crust of Houston society. And Kelley's gym, in a trendy... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Life 101: Need some coaching? May 10, 2008
Send questions about career, relationships, spirituality, finance, diet and weight control, nutrition, family and health to Almasi through her through her Web site, She will e-mail you with positive feed-back and additional questions that you must answer truthfully in order to assist you in personal growth. Be as detailed as you are comfortable with. (Malden Observer, MA)
Treating your knee joints May 8, 2008
Regular light exercises, proper stretching methods and good weight control can help reduce the risk of knee joint injuries. Your knees will stay in good shape as long as you take good care of them. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty May 8, 2008
Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers. By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter. (Health-Finder)
Midwife shortage harming womens health May 8, 2008
One fifth of women said the advice on smoking was unsatisfactory, and while three in 10 wanted guidance on weight control during pregnancy, fewer than one in 10 (eight per cent) received it. Dame Karlene Davis, general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives, said: "It is short-sighted and sheer folly that because of midwife shortages we are not using these opportunities to have a major impact on the health of the nation, and one that will reap benefits for decades.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Dine out without busting your wallet or waistline May 6, 2008
Splitting dessert has always been mission critical for weight control. You and your dining companion can dig into the $5-a-serving brioche bread pudding with chocolate, raisins, pecans and bourbon sauce at Five Seasons Brewing for half the price and half the calories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
British team discovers obesity gene May 5, 2008
Two are now known, thanks to advances in gene-hunting technology, and these could potentially inform the design of drugs that help weight control. In s Barroso, of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, a research leader, said: The precise role in obesity of genetic variants in FTO and near MC4R remains to be discovered, but we can begin to understand the biological consequences of these variants. (Times Online)
How Fat Can a U.S. Soldier Be? Apr 23, 2008
If a soldier is above the (PDF) for his age, he must take part in a "weight control" program that includes a workout regimen and nutritional counseling. While under an "overweight flag," soldiers can't attend a professional military school, be promoted, or even. (Slate)
Eating disorders may be contagious Apr 19, 2008
Severe food intake restriction, dieting, exercising and diet pill use all showed clus 00004000 tering by county, as did any weight control symptom overall or any eating disorder symptom. But no clustering was seen for purging, possibly due to the "secretive," less socially acceptable nature of this behaviour, the researchers suggest. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Community : Maple syrup flowing freely Apr 17, 2008
Then we can get out to continue our walking programs with ease, which contributes to control of heart disease, high blood pressure and weight control, among other health issues. So good for the soul too, to see the wonders of nature surrounding us. (Forest Republican, WI)
Cheating sleep: The eat-sleep connection Apr 17, 2008
Sleep schedules that buck the body s natural circadian rhythms can disrupt insulin production and other hormones that are important to weight control, Van Cauter says. In a series of studies, she found that sleep-deprived adults produce more ghrelin, a hormone that promotes hunger, and less leptin, a hormone that suppresses appetite. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Girls In Sports At Record High, Yet Many Not Active Enough, Report Says Apr 15, 2008
11, 2007) Participation in sports with real or perceived weight requirements, such as ballet, gymnastics and wrestling, is strongly associated with unhealthy weight control behaviors and steroid use in teens. (Dec. (Science Daily)
For Your Benefit: Life insurance Apr 14, 2008
Q: What is the VA doing for veterans who need some help with weight control ... Anyone can log on to , where a questionnaire helps identify personal barriers to weight control. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Nestle Drums Up L'Oreal Hopes Apr 8, 2008
5 billion, while bought weight control outfit Jenny Craig. "We consider Nestle's move as a positive step in its transformation into a 'health, wellness and nutrition' company," said Vontobel analyst Claudia Lenz. (Forbes)
Live Smart Diabetes Expo: Your Recommended Serving of Healthy Lifestyle Information Apr 5, 2008
A healthy meal plan, weight control and physical activity are important prevention steps for this group of individuals. About the Canadian Diabetes Association The Canadian Diabetes Association works in communities across the country to promote the health of Canadians and eliminate diabetes through our strong nationwide network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners and supporters. (Canada Newswire)
Naturopath banned for life Apr 3, 2008
"Are you sick of being sick? Need a cure?" asked the advertisement, which also included claims that Hunter, 39, was a "doctor of natural medicine" and that his treatment programs worked with a wide range of ailments including skin problems, food allergies, weight control, chronic fatigue syndrome and high blood pressure. Under the name Jeffrey Dummett, Hunter was acquitted of manslaughter last year after a 37-year-old man with chronic kidney disease died after suspending his conventional... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Research Dispels Myth That Cigarettes Make Teenage Girls Thinner, But Smoking May Stunt Growth Of Teenage Boys Apr 2, 2008
These findings could have important public health implications, especially since many young girls cite weight control or the desire to be runway model thin as a reason for taking up smoking. The findings, published online in the journal Annals of Epidemiology, are based on data collected from the Nicotine Dependence in Teens study (NDIT). (Science Daily)
Are no-cal sweets worth it? Mar 31, 2008
A recent study in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience appeared to cast some doubt on the role of noncaloric sweeteners when it comes to weight control or weight loss ... Even if it turns out that there are small physiologic changes associated with saccharin or noncaloric sweetener intake that may lead to weight gain, I doubt that these changes will outweigh the huge surplus of highly palatable sweetened foods and beverages available in our food supply, and I think we are still better off... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Very Best Vegetarian Cookbook Ever Mar 30, 2008
Lowfat cooking (more so in The New Laurel's Kitchen) and weight control. Advice for those with various nutritional needs (such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, kids). (Suite101.com)
New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell is First New York Medical Center to Offer Tantalus Clinical Trial to Diabetes Patients Mar 29, 2008
"Even with current medications and lifestyle changes, controlling type-2 diabetes in patients who are overweight can be difficult. This new treatment potentially offers new hope for patients who have been unsuccessful in managing their diabetes and weight," says Dr. Louis Aronne, clinical site principal investigator, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and clinical professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. An earlier, smaller... (PR Newswire)
Preventing America’s silent killer Mar 27, 2008
Lifestyle factors to treat high blood pressure include weight control, exercise, healthy diet, limiting alcohol use, and other lifestyle modifications. The big thing for hypertension is to eat properly and exercise, Pharmacist Jai Harris-Ellis of Celina Drugs said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Prevention is goal with colorectal cancer Mar 26, 2008
Like many other diseases, a healthy lifestyle -- including a low-fat diet, exercise and weight control -- may reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. (Note: A "screening" test is performed on someone who has no symptoms. (Orangeburg Times Democrat)
NHS hospitals can seek sponsors and Mar 23, 2008
They will also be free to enter into sponsorship deals with the private sector, so long as the companies are not involved in matters damaging to health or linked with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, weight control or politics. From April 1, under the Patient Choice initiative, anybody who needs a non-emergency operation in England can choose any NHSapproved hospital in which to have it. (Times Online)
Insulin Has Previously Unknown Effect That Has Role In Aging And Lifespan Mar 21, 2008
20, 2007) The traditional prescriptions for a healthy life-sensible diet, exercise and weight control -- extend life by reducing signaling through a specific pathway in the brain, according to Howard Hughes. . (Science Daily)
Trouble sleeping? Answers now available Mar 18, 2008
Specifically, Dr. Samuels' expertise is the effect of sleep on weight control and obesity, alteration in mood, and cognitive processing including memory and concentration ... But more importantly adjusting the eating schedule reinforces the phase shift (eating at a regular schedule and in the morning) and improves weight control. (Globe and Mail)
Community Calendar Mar 18, 2008
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): weight control group, 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday; Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi at Freeport Street; call 281-421-5577. Friday. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients Mar 18, 2008
"And for those already diagnosed, lifestyle modification and weight control -- and probably more aggressive follow-up -- might be needed in addition to chemotherapy and other standard treatments.". But Dr. Harold J. Burstein, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, cautioned that the evidence suggesting a link between obesity and poor breast cancer outcomes is "less than overwhelming.". (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise Could Prevent Dementia Mar 17, 2008
As well as the many recognised benefits of a daily walk -- such as lowered blood pressure, weight control, higher levels of energy, better sleep moderate exercise appears to significantly lower the risk of developing vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer s disease, and as populations in most countries age, there is the threat of what has been labelled in Australia as a dementia epidemic. (Suite101.com)
