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[10 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 648 views]

Eating Too Much is a Problem
You don’t have to spend much time with teenagers to know that the average adolescent would rather devote an afternoon to sitting in front of the TV, computer or video-game console than working out in a gym. And in recent years, as physical-education classes have been progressively cut from cash-strapped public-school curriculums, teens have had even more time to lounge, slouch, hang out or do anything but break a sweat.
It’s no surprise, then, that obesity rates among U.S. youngsters have skyrocketed, tripling from 1976 to …

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[5 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 746 views]

Slim-Fast Recall Creates Even Greater Concern Over Our Weight Management Choices
It’s time to pay closer attention to what you and your friends and family are using for weight management!
New Jersey based Unilever United States Inc. which owns the Slim-Fast brand has conducted a nationwide voluntary recall of all of its canned ready-to-drink (RTD) products after dangerous bacteria was discovered by the manufacturer during a routine inspection of quality testing.
The recall has been prompted by the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a micro-organism that can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Remember, …

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[3 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 1,741 views]

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[27 Nov 2009 | 4 Comments | 1,306 views]

When we are searching for the quickest and the most effective weight loss methods we tend to forget about health; that is why we are taking tens of harmful diet pills, weight loss supplements, appetite suppressants, which do not only contain harmful chemicals, but are harmful for your overall health and digestive system. The key to an effective and healthy weight loss is nutrition. We need to eat to reach the beautiful, slim and healthy body we are dreaming of, not starve.
There are some basic minerals and vitamins that are …

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[25 Nov 2009 | One Comment | 4,077 views]

Sustain Optimal Hydration
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Helps the body stay hydrated during physical activity
Provides a full spectrum of crucial electrolytes for improved electrolyte balance
Includes amino acids to help feed your muscles
Fuels your body with carbohydrates for energy production and sustained muscle endurance
Contains antioxidants to fight free radicals commonly produced during exercise
Helps prevent cramping during and after exercise

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Someone who wants …

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[20 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 767 views]

Your Health and Wellness Must Be a Priority This Time of Year
With all the hype about the H1N1 virus in the media you would think that the only way to prevent being infected with the Swine Flu is to get vaccinated. But you have to wonder, is it the safest way to go? As it stands, the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is classified as a Class C drug, meaning that the vaccine has not yet been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential. Nor have animal studies been conducted to investigate …

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[18 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 4,904 views]
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Someone who has trouble waking up or feels “energy slumps” throughout the day
Someone who can’t work up enough energy to …

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[17 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 683 views]

5 Tips to Avoid Plateaus and Metabolic Slowdown
By Tom Venuto
www.BurnTheFat.com
QUESTION: Tom, Is it possible to not lose body fat because you’re eating too little?
-Linda
ANSWER: Yes and no. This gets a little complicated so let me explain both sides.
Part one of my answer: I say NO, because if you are in a calorie deficit you WILL lose weight.
Most people have heard anecdotes of the dieter who claims to be eating 800 calories a day or some starvation diet level of intake that is clearly …

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[12 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 875 views]

By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
About 100,500 new cases of cancer are caused by obesity every year, according to the most comprehensive attempt ever to estimate the cancers attributed to extra weight.
The analysis, released today by the American Institute for Cancer Research, is based on updated cancer data and a report released earlier this year by a panel of experts. Among the types of cancer most strongly linked to excess body fat:
•Breast, 33,000 cases a year caused by obesity.
•Endometrial, 20,700 cases a year.
•Kidney, 13,900 cases.
•Colorectal, 13,200 cases.
•Pancreas, 11,900.
•Esophagus, 5,800.
•Gallbladder, 2,000.
“The list …

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[10 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 728 views]

To help prevent heart attack and stroke
(HealthDay News) — Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, but you can reduce your risk by eating a heart-healthy diet.
The National Women’s Health Information Center offers these suggestions:

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods.
Opt for low-fat or no-fat dairy products.
Choose lean, healthy proteins, such as chicken or turkey without the skin, fish, nuts and beans.
Limit …