Weight Management

Elderly 'live longer if they are overweight'   Reported February 14, 2010 Being overweight can help elderly people live longer, according to the most detailed study ever conducted into the health and ageing of those aged between 70 and 75. Being underweight, on the other hand, can lead to an increased risk of mortality. The study also … [Read more...]

Get Fit! Have Fun!Reported February 05, 2010 The practicality of ‘The Biggest Loser’ by Ron Blake The NBC show The Biggest Loser is a smash hit with viewers. It is basically a reality show that offers a grand prize to one of about 20 obese contestants who loses the most weight. It is hard to criticize anything that is successful and inspires people to better their lives. … [Read more...]

Here's how bodybuilding event worksReported February 05, 2010 Some 150 amateur bodybuilders are expected to compete in the first Desert Muscle Classic. While a majority will be from Tucson, some will come from as far as Oregon and Mexico. It's all pose and show. No lifting. Here are a few basics if you are new to the competition: • Men and women compete in the bodybuilding … [Read more...]

Being Slightly Overweight Can Add Years to Your Life: Study   Reported July 17, 2009 According to a Canadian study being a little overweight is beneficial as it appears to protect people from an early death. Researchers said underweight and extremely obese people die earlier than people who had normal body weight, but people who are slightly overweight actually live … [Read more...]

Study: Obesity raises risk of prostate cancer recurrenceReported December 27, 2007 Add a better prognosis for prostate cancer to the list of benefits that come from maintaining a healthy weight. A study in the journal Clinical Cancer Research found that men who gain weight rapidly between the ages of 25 and 40 or who are obese at the age of 40 or at the time of prostate … [Read more...]

Having fat pals can make you put on weightReported July 25, 2008 Washington, July 25: Do you have a big belly? Well, one of the key reasons behind the extra flab could be your friends, says a new research, which found that spending time with fat people can increase a person’s chances of becoming obese. According to the study, which was conducted by University of Warwick … [Read more...]

Fat women run greater health risks when they become pregnant   Reported December 08, 2007 Heavy pregnant women run a greater risk of high blood pressure, foetal (fetal) distress and even neonatal death. (UK spelling: foetal. US spelling: Fetal) Not only does the obese mother run the risk of serious complications during … [Read more...]

75% of UK adults 'overweight' Reported October 06, 2008 Three out of four UK adults are overweight or obese - more than previously thought, an expert said.   At least 75% are carrying too much fat even though official estimates put the figure at 66%, he said. Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, associate professor of medicine at the well-known Mayo … [Read more...]

Obesity, arthritis affects women in later yearsReported May 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Disabilities related to obesity and arthritis decrease women's quality of life during their senior years, according to research presented Saturday at the American Geriatrics Society's annual meeting in Chicago. "While women tend to live longer than men, this study shows … [Read more...]

Overweight women 'surrender to obesity' Reported January 14, 2008 MORE than a third of overweight women have "surrendered to obesity", and are in denial about the need to lose weight because, according to a company that helps many Australians shed the kilograms. A Newspoll survey conducted for Weight Watchers showed that 35% of … [Read more...]

It's time to cut the fat and go for the whole grain Reported February 06, 2008 It's hardly news that a diet heavy in meat and fried foods is bad for your health. It's a combination that's linked with a greater risk of obesity, heart disease, and breast and colon cancers. But now there's another reason to pass on the burger and fries. According to a new study, a typical … [Read more...]

Obese at higher risk of liver disorder November 13, 2007 NEW DELHI: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a precursor of serious liver disorders including cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer, has now started to affect India's youth. Experts estimate that almost 17%-40% of obese children in India, aged between 8-20 years, are now being … [Read more...]

Woman Loses 130 Pounds Without SurgeryReported November 28, 2007 "I was living off fast food. I ate pizza three or four nights a week," she said. "I'd go out at lunch and eat McDonald's -- two double cheeseburgers, large fries, a large Coke." When she should have been enjoying the best years of her life at 24 years old, Sapp felt more like someone who was dying. "I didn't … [Read more...]

Obesity 'is a curse for women'Reported November 19, 2008 WASHINGTON: Ladies, you may have to pay a higher price for obesity than men, for a study has revealed that being overweight is a curse on a woman's life. Researchers in the US have carried out the study and found that overweight women are more likely to get sacked, be a victim of crime, be broke and more likely to … [Read more...]

Obesity Not the Same in Men and Women Reported July 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to obesity, it seems a woman's body handles it better than a man's. A new study finds obese men are more carbohydrate intolerant than obese women, and obese women are more fit than obese men. Researchers in the Netherlands conducted the study on severely obese men and women. … [Read more...]

Obesity rises in Sweden in last 3 years   Reported January 09, 2008 Obesity among women in Sweden rose by almost a third in the last three years, a study by the Swedish National Institute of Public Health has revealed. The number of women with a so-called body mass index, or BMI, of more than 30 rose to 490,000 this … [Read more...]

Big belly 'as bad as being obese' for the heart   Reported December 08, 2009 Having a waistline that falls into the overweight or obese category can increase the risk of dying of heart disease four-fold, according to the research. Fat carried around the middle of the body - giving people an apple shape instead of a pear - is different to fat on … [Read more...]

Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorderReported May 07, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are overweight or perform heavy lifting or have certain conditions affecting the body's connective tissue may be at increased risk of having weakened pelvic muscles, a new study suggests. The study, of nearly 5,500 Swedish women, looked at the potential risk factors … [Read more...]

Little extra weight adds extra years to life: StudyReported June 24, 2009 Toronto, June 24: That little extra bulge, not to be mistaken for obesity though, can add a few precious years in your life, suggests a new study. The study was jointly conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, … [Read more...]

Pay obese to lose weight, Australian doctors urge Reported September 12, 2007 SYDNEY (AFP) - Overweight people should be paid to attend weight-loss programmes to reduce the impact the growing obesity epidemic is having on the healthcare system, a group of Australian doctors said Wednesday. Obesity has more than doubled in Australia in … [Read more...]

Obese women less likely to be screened for cervical cancer: study Reported June 18, 2008 Obese women are significantly less likely to be tested for cervical cancer than women of average body weight, a new study has found. Breast and colon cancer screening are unaffected by a woman's body mass, researchers found. The study analyzed the responses of 38,000 Canadian women … [Read more...]

DietWatch     The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau by Sharon Minai, RD When DietWatch member LaDean decided to lose weight, she wanted to make a permanent change. "I really wanted to take the weight off, and watch it come off one pound at a time," she said. LaDean began her weight loss journey in February 2000, right after the start of the new millennium. She made many changes … [Read more...]

Parents Don't Realize Kids Are Fat Reported December 24, 2007 A startling number of parents may be in denial about their youngsters' weight. A survey found that many Americans whose children are obese do not see them that way. That is worrisome because obese children run the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems and other ailments more commonly found … [Read more...]

A 'great little motivator' for weight lossReported November 21, 2007 While loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to clip a pedometer to it. The reason: Just wearing a step counter leads to weight loss and lower blood pressure, according to research released Tuesday. The researchers found that a pedometer is an unusually good motivator to get people … [Read more...]

Obesity Swells In 31 StatesReported December 09, 2007 WASHINGTON -- Loosen the belt buckle another notch, America: Obesity rates continued their climb in 31 states last year. No state showed a decline. Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adult residents considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama are just slightly behind, according … [Read more...]

Phthalate exposure linked to low birth weightReported July 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Findings from a study of Chinese newborns suggest that pregnant women exposed to phthalates -- plasticizer chemicals used in many consumer products -- increases the risk of low birth weight. In animal studies, phthalate exposure has been linked to reduced fetal birth weight and … [Read more...]

Fasting Every Other Day Cuts Weight, Ups Crankiness Tuesday, February 1, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Shunning food every other day may be a feasible way to slash calories -- if you and those around you don't mind the crankiness that comes with it, according to researchers. Their study of 16 nonobese men and … [Read more...]

Contrasting Weight Problems Observed In Germany Reported January 30, 2008 Berlin, Germany (AHN) - A recent National Consumption Study among Germans showed contrasting weight problems between genders in the country. While two-thirds of German men were officially overweight, 10 percent of German women below 17 were underweight and … [Read more...]

In fighting fat, pedometers countReported November 21, 2007 While loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to clip a pedometer to it. The reason: Wearing a step-counter leads to weight loss and lower blood pressure, according to new research Tuesday that found a pedometer is an unusually good motivator to get people to walk more. People who used a … [Read more...]

Children's obesity rates vary greatly in L.A. CountyReported November 10, 2007 Obesity rates for children in low-income communities with few parks are up to nine times higher than for children in affluent areas with abundant recreational access, according to a new report that analyzes childhood obesity in the cities and communities of Los Angeles County. The rates ranged … [Read more...]