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Obesity A Risk For Cognitive Decline

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Thursday, March 22, 2012, In : Weight Control

Obesity is a a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases, but reaserchers say it may be a risk for brain dysfunction.

Researchers have reported that being overweight in later years can lead to poor cognitive performance and dementia.

Two hundred and fifty people age 60-70 participated in the study which looked at the relationship between fat levels and cognitive performance. They had the following assessments:

Body mass index (BMI)
Waist circumference
Mental test
Scan of abdominal...

Making Weight Control A New Year Resolution

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, In : Weight Control

You decided to make weight control your new year resolution, Congratulations! It is an excellent one.

To guide you for success, here are some things to put on your resolution agenda.

Assess your weight health and get to know your self.

Firstly, calculate your body mass index(BMI). Do So Here.

If your (BMI) is 25 or over, start planning.

If your BMI is 24.9 or less, you don't need to lose weight. It doesn't matter what your friends say, what size clothes you wear or what your shape is.

Rememb...

Weight Loss and Lifestyle change

Posted by on Saturday, January 29, 2011, In : Weight Control

Lifestyle change could be an important part of self care and weight management.

Lifestyle change may force one to set goals. Fear, anxiety, anger and stress; however, may become hurdles along the way.

For example:
* One may be recovering after a lengthy illness
* One may be recovering after surgery
* One may have just discovered you are at risk for cancer.
* You may be overweight and any more may cost you your life
* Your cholesterol is high and you are hypertensive.

The point is one may be at a...

Seven Tips to Shed Pounds- Video

Posted by on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weight Control

This is an article I want to share with you, it contains a video with tips to help people succeed with their weight loss plans.

The article is about a new study.

According to the study the mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein in 4 diets made no difference whether people lost weight.

The findings meant that behavioural factors rather than metabolism were the main influences on their weight loss.

Here is a look at the article with the video. Click Here

As with any weight loss diet plan, exercise m...
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What If Diets Don't Work?

Posted by on Friday, August 20, 2010, In : Weight Control

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Are you one of those people who believe diets don't work to lose weight?
Have you tried to lose weight on a diet plan and it just didn't happen?

I want to share this article with you:"If Diets Don't Work, What's the Solution to Obesity in America?"

There are many reasons why diets may not work to to lose weight and keep it off.
Alone- Diet must be combined with enough exercise; sitting too much every day will be a problem.
Cheating on servings- A serving is not as large as you may think
Emo...