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13 Apr

Overweight Individuals May Lead A Longer Life, Says JAMA Study

Being overweight is the cause of a host of health risks that contribute to a shorter lifespan, right? Not necessarily, says a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Bucking common belief, the study indicates that being overweight may actually lead to a longer life. The finding is compelling to say …

Dieting? There’s An App For That!

This year many people will resolve to lose weight. In order to support the growing market of dieters, many smartphone and tablet application developers are launching new products that help people reach their goals. Many of them are free or cost a nominal fee for extended features. What makes them helpful and their users successful …

3 Small Steps to a Successful Weight Loss Resolution

As the year begins, many people this year will attempt to stick to a resolution to lose weight once and for all. The trick to effective weight loss resolutions is starting small and working slowly towards a goal. Instead of adopting the latest trend in nutrition and weight loss, try adopting these three small but …

The Image of Weight Loss: It’s What’s Inside That Counts

As the year begins, many people this year will attempt to stick to a resolution to lose weight once and for all. The trick to effective weight loss resolutions is starting small and working slowly towards a goal. Instead of adopting the latest trend in nutrition and weight loss, try adopting these three small but …

Drinking water before each meal has been shown to help promote weight loss, according to a study from Virginia Tech. If you’re looking to lose weight, drinking 8-ounce glasses of water before meals can help you feel more full and help you eat more mindfully during meals. The study was discussed on WebMD. It looked …

When you’re on a diet, you may find yourself craving unhealthy foods. It’s not that your body is craving chocolate, sugar, and bread, but it is craving vital vitamins and nutrients. If you’re looking through your diet journal and find that time and time again you’re reaching for the junky stuff, here are some common …

When you’re looking to lose weight but keep a varied diet, you can look to superfoods to help you along the way. Here are some examples of incredible foods that help you lose weight more effectively: Salmon is a super fish! It’s heavy in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium. These are all …

Fad diets come and go and so will the pounds if you don’t make some lifestyle changes. Every day, there are crazy new diets touted as easy, permanent ways to shed bulges. Unfortunately, fads don’t offer long term solutions. According to the Mayo Clinic, in order to achieve permanent weight loss, a dieter needs commitment, …

Is dieting science an exact methodology? It is something that we can study and prove what works and what doesn’t? Dr. Jules Hirsch, a professor and physician at Rockefeller University, has been researching obesity for nearly 60 years. In a recent Q&A with New York Times he discusses the newest study from Journal of the …

We’ve all seen and heard the ads touting rapid weight loss. Of course, if you need to lose a few pounds, you want it to happen now, if not sooner. But is it a good idea? Doctors say “no” and that slow is better. Sticking to your own weight loss pace means that you stay …

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