Does this sound familiar? You stick to your diet all week, never letting temptation get the best of you.  But once the weekend arrives, you allow yourself a little “treat” now and then. No harm, right? Wrong!
Recent studies illustrate that eating more than usual on weekends can be just as damaging to your waistline as […]

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Despite the nation’s best efforts to diet and exercise, the threat of obesity continues unabated. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that 25% of the country’s entire population is now considered obese!
As we’ve all come to realize, American’s have been steadily gaining weight — and keeping it on – for decades.  It’s […]

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Every year, new ratings are released that rank the nation’s best (and worst) hospitals and other medical institutions. But for men and women considering bariatric surgery, there may be a real incentive to take a look at one specific study.
HealthGrades, the nations’ leading independent healthcare ratings organization, recently released its third annual Bariatric Surgery Trends […]

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The notion of “baby-fat” has always been the sign of a healthy, thriving child. But in light of new research, parents may want to be very careful and even monitor their babies’ weights.
Three new studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that there may be a link between infant weight gain and […]

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Searching for a mouth-watering method to melt away those pounds? You may want to consider some spicy solutions!
New research suggests that certain components in chili peppers may be associated with effective and natural weight management. Specifically, capsaicin (CPS), the pepper’s active chemical component, is responsible for these peppers’ spiciness. Capsaicin has been shown to stimulate […]

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