Having a BMI (body mass index) over 28 or being substantially overweight (more than 20 pounds) raises the risk of developing diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cardiovascular disease, infertility, hypertension, arthritis, or the serious combination […]
Category: Weight Loss and Health
The Weight Loss Challenge Part 1
Do we REALLY need to lose weight by dieting? And will it work if we try? Despite the fact that obesity is supposed to be an epidemic in the US, the idea of dieting seems […]
Weight Loss Issues Part 1
Do we REALLY need to lose weight by dieting? And will it work if we try? Despite the fact that obesity is supposed to be an epidemic in the US, the idea of dieting seems […]
Top Ten Alternative Reasons Why Americans Are So Fat 2
6. Population changes. There are now more older people as well as more Hispanics in the United States, and these groups have higher rates of obesity due to middle aged spread, and hereditary characteristics. 7. […]
Top Ten Alternative Reasons Why Americans Are So Fat 1
Too much food and a lack of exercise are not the only factors contributing to obesity in the United States. Scientists reviewed more than 100 studies on weight, and identified ten other possibilities as to […]
Do You Need to Lose Weight? Part 2
Be Realistic About Your Body Type Anorexia and bulimia are becoming more and more common, so again, it is important to have a realistic expectation of what is a healthy weight for your size and […]
Do You Need to Lose Weight? Part 1
Are you a woman? If you are, and if you are like many other women, there is a good chance that you are concerned with your appearance. When it comes to appearance, many women are […]
Helpful healthy weight loss tips
Look at the size of your dinner plate. Choose a smaller one and don’t pile up the food on it. Eat small portions of a variety of foods, to eliminate cravings or feeling deprived. That […]
Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Losing Weight Part 2
continued from Part 1 The three above mentioned reasons are just a few of the many reasons why you may want to think about losing weight, if you have weight to lose. Should you decide […]
Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Losing Weight Part 1
Are you a woman struggling with your weight? If you are, you’re definitely not alone. Today, many women are faced with a great number of critical health issues, including weight. If you are unhappy with […]
Less sleep in infancy linked with excessive weight
Reuters health has recently reported that infants who sleep an average of less than 12 hours per day have twice the risk of being overweight by age 3 as babies who get at least 12 […]
The Wellness Letter from UC Berkeley
The Wellness Letter 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent newsletter, great for supplements and general wellness information, and the website is really useful too. Very good for diet and nutritional information. UC Berkeley Wellness Letter […]