As a child, were you ever told the following: “don’t eat between meals, or you’ll ruin your appetite”? Well, this old chestnut may hold some truth for adults’ overall health, and especially growing weight levels. Recently, scientists have found that the nation’s non-stop snacking may be one of the key factors in the deadly childhood […]

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While being overweight or obese is a major obstacle for adults, it can just as bad, or worse, for children and adolescents. As a parent or guardian, you want to do everything you can to help your children, but there are limits to what you can accomplish. However, one state is actually miles ahead in […]

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Even as our nation struggles with an ever-growing epidemic of obesity, another serious health threat, childhood hunger, is taking a devastating toll on the population. And if this damaging duo were not enough of a problem, there is the mind-boggling financial aspect to consider. Indeed, the US Government has determined that billions of dollars will […]

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So, you’re battling weight issues, but you’re having no luck with the diet, exercise, and other common methods, right? Well, if you’ve been considering taking “Alli,” a very popular diet pill, you may want to look elsewhere! You see, research suggests that these supplements may be associated with some pretty serious health threats!
In particular, researchers […]

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Throughout the decades, the “First Lady” has almost been required to champion a cause or issue. And Michelle Obama, one of the nation’s most charismatic and influential Presidential wives, is no different. She has now placed her considerable support behind the health and well-being of our country, specifically, that of the alarming obesity epidemic facing […]

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As if navigating the pitfalls of high school isn’t hard enough, just imagine getting through those years with severe weight issues! But there may be hope, at least for Australian students, as bariatric surgery procedures have now received support from that country’s medical community. And if the amazing results are any indication, these procedures may […]

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You’re probably familiar with this unfortunately all-too-common pattern. Your weight creeps up, making you feel bad, so you eat more, exercise less, and the weight grows, and so on … But it now appears that there actually be some biological explanations at the heart of this association. And even better, we may be able to […]

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As we all know, obesity may be one of the most dangerous challenges ever to face the nation! Fortunately, weight loss surgery has been found to offer real hope to the obese. But new research may offer hope for those select men and women dealing with the most serious weight issues, the morbidly obese.
The Benefits […]

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Does this sound familiar? You run out to the store for a few things, and you’re suddenly gripped in a battle for your soul – and your weight! If you’re struggling with being overweight or obesity, you know how hard it can be to control those cravings, despite the best efforts. But when do these […]

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If you value your health, you work out on a regular schedule, and pride yourself on following a healthy diet. But besides the valuable benefits for your body, you may actually be gaining advantages in the workplace, as well. New research suggests that keeping your weight in control may mean the difference between finding, or […]

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