Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, April 23, 2012,
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The result of a recent study shows how important it is for couples who are family planning to include reducing health risk factors as part of their plans.
An unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are two known risk factors for childhood obesity, but a recent study has linked obesity to maternal exposure to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy.
The study was done in New York City and involved 702 non-smoking pregnant women, age 18-35.
In their third trimester, for two days, the part...
Posted by Healthyou,Consumer Health Educator on Monday, February 13, 2012,
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There are many good reasons why weight control should be part of family planning, one is a recent research report.
Based on the study, couples who are thinking of starting a family or are struggling with infertility would do well to include weight control in their plans.
According to the report, when compared with healthy-weight couples, overweight/obese couples have a reduced fecundity. The finding is so even if one partner is overweight.
Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, November 14, 2011,
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A drug which would provide a non-surgical way to reduce fat has been successful in treating obese monkeys.
The drug called adipotide works differently to other weight loss medication. The drug chokes off the blood supply that feeds the fat cells and helped monkeys lose weight.
The drug has been studied on obese monkeys who gained weight in the same way as humans.
Researchers say humans are next and they are hopeful that it will work the same with them.
In a study that found moderate alcohol consumption didn't have much effect on fatty liver, researchers found obesity to be a greater risk.
The study involved 44 people. They were instructed to drink every day for three months either:
No alcohol
1 glass of red wine for women
2 glasses of red wine for men
The fatty contents of the participants livers were measured at the start and at the end of three months. They found the fat in the liver was linked to obesity or insulin resistance, but ... Continue reading ...
Posted by on Monday, April 11, 2011,
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You've counted the calories, you've lost the weight and its time to keep it off.
An important question is how will you fare? Many people fail to maintain weight loss inspite of hard work.
According to the result of a recent study structured support can improve the odds of maintaining weight loss. The participants were 1,032 overweight/obese adults with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. They had lost weight using a diet of vegetables, fruit, low-fat dairy products and whole grains.... Continue reading ...
Posted by on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
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Obese patients are at risk for serious complications during anaesthesia.
According to a recent study, obese persons are twice as likely and severely obese four times as likely to develop air way complications while under general anaesthesia.
Obese persons have a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35, severely a BMI of over 35. A healthy BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
The result of this study shows how important it is for consumers to take steps to reduce overweight and obesity. It shows how important it is to ta... Continue reading ...
Posted by on Monday, February 14, 2011,
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The United Kingdom is ahead of other European countries by having the highest levels of obesity. The fattest region in Europe is the West Midlands in England.
According to the Association of Public Health Observatories 29% of adults are obese compared to the European average of 14 %.
Obesity is a health risk factor used in the consumer health education program to teach people how to live healthier lives. By reducing weight or eliminating it as a health risk, they reduce the ris... Continue reading ...
If your waist circumference is unhealthy you are most likely carrying excess belly fat. According to researchers fat on the bum, hips and thighs is better for your health. Whereas belly fat is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, fat on the hips, bum and thighs may protect against them.
Experts agree though, that it is difficult to carry a flat belly with big hips and thighs.
A BMI is a good and approved guide for assessing overall weight health.
At the University of Melbourne in Australia, researchers compared participants on a rapid weight loss diet with those on a gradual weight loss one.
Those on the rapid weight loss diet would lose about 3 pounds per week over a 12 week period Those on the gradual weight loss would lose 1 pound per week over a 36 week period.
The results showed that 78% of participants on the rapid diet met their target, while only 48% of those on the gradual diet did.
If your workout isn't working or if you are disillusioned because you didn't lose the weight after all the exercising, may be its your dietary choices.
Diet and exercise have to be combined for successful weight control. There are no quick fixes.
Calories count and not just carbohydrates; the amount and type of fat consumed are important.
The experts speak out on why your workout may not be working.
