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Last week’s 20/20 did a segment on outpatient fat-removal treatment Lipodissolve, commonly referred to as a "lunchtime lipo" procedure because it’s fairly quick and does not require surgery. Patients receive injections that supposedly dissolve fat, causing it to be excreted from the body. But those who’ve used the treatment told a very different story!
[45-year-old Sheila […]
Despite evidence to the contrary, most people assume that if you’re at a healthy weight, that means you’re physically fit. But I’m here to tell you that it’s simply not true. There are lots of women out there who may be "fat" but in phenomenal physical condition, and lots of skinny and average chicks (like […]
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, 8 reasons to exercise for 30 minutes a day. Here’s the quick rundown with my commentary.
Exercising 30 minutes a day can:
Lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, some risks of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. High blood pressure triples […]
According to CNN Health, these 5 food have been maligned. Who would have thunk?
Red meat
Why it’s good: Lots of protein
How to eat it: Lean cuts
Ice cream
Why it’s good: Calcium and a compound called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) that may aid in weight loss
How to eat it: A small serving of full-fat ice cream, yogurt, cheese, […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the superficial side of exercise. "I want to look hot!" There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be totally adorable in a bathing suit or that special dress. But sometimes those superficial goals are harder to stick with because they mean less to us in the long run. In […]
Who has time to read it all? Here are highlights of some top health stories so far this week:
"Do Not Resuscitate" Orders Lack Standardization in Hospitals
Methods to identify a patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order are incredibly varied across hospitals, ranging from written documentation practices to the use of color-coded wristbands. According to […]
Did you know that eating whole grains not only gives you more fiber in your diet, but also reduces risk of diabetes and heart disease? And did you know that it can help you control your weight, too, by making you feel fuller and helping your body get rid of fat?
Yeah, neither did I. But […]
We got a Nintendo Wii about 2 weeks ago and can’t get enough of it. Our arms are sore from boxing and bowling, and my butt is aching from my hardcore "maraca" shaking on Dancing With the Stars. Right now, I’m saving up for Dance Dance Revolution for Wii. I have the one for PS2 […]
As if we didn’t already have enough evidence demonstrating that anorexia and other eating disorders are real illnesses and not a result of stupidity or a desire for attention, a UK study suggests that hormones released by the mother during pregnancy are related to anorexia. Interestingly, the study revealed that men with a female twin […]
Yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight throughout your life, and especially during pregnancy:
Obesity is the fastest growing cause of women dying in pregnancy or childbirth in the UK, a report shows.
More than half the 295 women who died during or after pregnancy between 2003 and 2005 were overweight or obese.
Experts say the number […]
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