By Kieran on May 8, 2009
(ARA) – Budget-minded families are looking to cut expenses that seem like a luxury, or even just frivolous — including gym memberships. Yet mounting evidence suggests that cutting out the gym may be exactly the wrong move for even the most cash-strapped family.
In its just-released report of annual health spending figures, published in [...]
Posted in Exercise | Tagged aerobic fitness, exercise, fitness program, lose weight, MET, metabolism, obesity
By Kieran on April 22, 2009
The first weight loss drug to be sold without prescription went on sale today – costing £32 for just two weeks supply.
The drug, alli, is a lower dose version of the same medication which doctors prescribe to obese people, but can be purchased over the counter after a brief consultation with a pharmacist.
alli increases [...]
Posted in Diet & Weight Loss | Tagged dieting, glaxosmithkline, lose weight, low fat diet, magic pill, obesity, Weight Loss
By Kieran on March 31, 2009
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc and Eli Lilly and Co , have announced that in a head-to-head study with two other widely used diabetes medicines, the newly developed long-acting version of Byetta demonstrated superior blood sugar control and weight loss, according to it’s developers.
The announcement on the new drug (which only needs to be taken once a [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged blood sugar, Byetta, diabetes treatments, Exenatide, obesity, type 2 diabetes, Weight Loss
By Kieran on March 23, 2009
Have you been reading all the annoncements and updates about the diabetes type 2 epidemic and started to wonder just what your own risk may be?
Well a group of British scientists have now devised an online tool for calculating your risk of developing diabetes type 2.
The research was based on the medical records of more [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged Body Mass Index, cardiovascular disease, diabetes diagnosis, diabetes type 2, exercise, obesity, type 2 diabetes, Weight Loss
By Kieran on March 20, 2009
Statin medications aren’t solving soaring heart disease rates and internationally renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Dwight Lundell reveals why – as well as the solution – in the new book, "The Great Cholesterol Lie".
With over 25% of the population taking statin medications – and with many being urged to do so preventatively – thoracic surgeon [...]
Posted in Cholesterol | Tagged cardiac surgeon, cause of heart disease, Cholesterol, cholesterol drugs, dietary changes, Dr. Dwight Lundell, feature, obesity
By Kieran on March 12, 2009
Burning the candle at both ends during the working week could raise a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, New York researchers say.
People who slept fewer than six hours a night were more likely to develop a condition that precedes diabetes than those sleeping for longer, they found.
They said the study supported mounting evidence [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged being overweight, blood sugar, blood sugar levels, diabetes risk, diagnosis of diabetes, insulin, lack of sleep, obesity, type 2 diabetes
Calculate your body fat percentage. Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. Are you in the healthy range? A certain amount of body fat is necessary to carry out bodily functions. Find out if your body fat is in a healthy range by inputting your measurements in inches below.
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Calculate your body fat percentage. Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. Are you in the healthy range? A certain amount of body fat is necessary to carry out bodily functions. Find out if your body fat is in a healthy range by inputting your measurements in inches below.
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By Kieran on January 28, 2009
In 1993, the Harvard Medical School released the results of research that studied the diets of those countries bordering on the Mediterranean. Their findings suggested that fat and carbohydrates were NOT the main culprit in obesity and heart disease, but rather that the RIGHT fats and carbohydrates should be the base for a healthy diet. [...]
Posted in Diet Plans | Tagged calorie, Cholesterol, diabetes type II, heart disease, lose weight, mediterranean diet, metabolism, obesity, walking, Weight Loss, whole grain
By Kieran on January 27, 2009
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of [...]
Posted in Weight Loss | Tagged aerobic, calories, fat, fat burn, heart disease, heart rate, lose weight, metabolism, obesity, pedometer, Weight Loss, workout
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