Want to lower breast cancer risk? Lose a little weight
For postmenopausal women who are obese, breast cancer is more likely. That's because fat tissue seems to behave essentially as an organ of the endocrine system, pumping out the hormone estrogen. And estrogen is a driver of many common breast cancers. But losing as little as 5% of one's body weight — 10 pounds for a 200-pound woman — drives down levels of estrogen and other hormones that raise …
Best Weight Loss Supplements to Lose Weight Quick
The best supplements to lose weight quick are inexpensive, healthy, and 100% safe. What to take when you want to lose weight fast and easy plus the simple healthy eating and exercise plan you need for any weight loss supplements to work.
Tailored Weight Loss Program for Veterans Disappoints
An intensive, one-on-one weight loss program developed by the Veterans Affairs Department failed to attract many comers, and the few who did take part didn’t lose much weight, researchers report.
Lose Weight While You Sleep!
Want to lose weight but find it hard to hit the gym three times a week or eating 1,500 calories per day? You might not have to do either. New research suggest sleeping more could be enough to keep the flab away. Research into the circadian clock that regulates our sleep-wake cycle shows disruptions to the clock may be linked to metabolic disorders such as obesity and type-2 diabetes. And …
You Lose, You Win: Deciding to Make a Change Helped a Teacher Lose 20 Pounds
'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
No More Midnight Snacks? Mice That Eat at Odd Hours Get Fat | 80beats
FA=high-fat, ab libitum (eat-at-will) diet, FT=high-fat, time-restricted diet, NA=normal ab libitum (eat-at-will) diet, NT=normal diet, time-restricted Diets tell you what you eat, but a new study suggests when you eat matters too. Of two groups of mice who were fed the same high-fat diet, the mice who could eat around the clock were much heavier than those who had food restricted to eight hours …
Bad fat could decline memory
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Certain types of fat are linked with deteriorating memory and mental functioning, says a new study.
With fat: What's good or bad for the heart, may be the same for the brain
According to new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, one "bad" fat — saturated fat — was found to be associated with worse overall cognitive function and memory in women over time. By contrast, a "good" fat — mono-unsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory.
Will a 'Fat Tax' Lower Obesity?
A tax of at least 20 percent placed on sugar-sweetened drinks could drop obesity by 3.5 percent and prevent 2,700 heart-related deaths each year, according to a study in the British Medical Journal.
Memo to Fat Joe: Killing 'rats' won't kill crime
I thought maybe Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. had temporarily lost his mind.
20% 'Fat Tax' Needed to Fight Obesity
It's a proposition some might find hard to swallow: a 20-percent tax on unhealthy food to improve the health of the nation.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Safe and Effective According to New Study
fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Safe and Effective According to New Study fat transfer breast augmentation also known as Lipotransfer breast augmentation is gaining ground as a popular option for breast size increase without breast implants. In the May 2012 edition of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr, Roger Khouri and others offer a ground-breaking study indicating the safety …
A better, easier way to measure fat than BMI?
Body mass index (BMI) may soon be replaced with a new tool for measuring body fat and associated health risks – waist-to-height ratio.
Weight-Loss Expert JJ Smith Offers Free eBook, '5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight!'
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — JJ Smith, Nutritionist and Certified Weight-Loss Expert, offers a free eBook, "5 Reasons You Can't lose weight!" to those who are committed to losing …
Jessica Simpson 'determined' to lose weight
Jessica Simpson is 'determined' and 'excited' to lose her baby weight. The 'Fashion Star' mentor gave birth to her first daughter, Maxwell Drew, earlier this month and has a $4 million endorsement deal with Weight Watchers.
Protein that stimulates brown fat could boost weight loss strategies
For most of us fighting the battle of the bulge, fat is an enemy that must be reigned in to a healthier – and less noticeable – level. But there are actually two types of fat – or adipose tissue – found in mammals, white and brown. While white fat stores calories and is the culprit behind love handles, brown fat’s primary function is to generate heat to keep the body warm through the burning of …
Study: Cosmetic Fat Removal Surges 134% in Q1 2012, Male Demand Grows
IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In a study performed by The Patient's Guide®, demand in Q1 2012 grew year-over-year for non-surgical fat removal by 134%, predominantly fueled by new products …
Neste Oil produces premium-quality NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing industry
Neste Oil CorporationPress release15 May 2012 at 9:30 am (EET) Neste Oil produces premium-quality NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing industry Neste Oil has again expanded …
'Lose Weight, Feel Great' Challenge Raises $518 For Gifts Of Love
Snap Fitness Donated $1 Per Pound Lost By Participants Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook Page Snap Fitness has donated $518, raised during its "lose weight, Feel Great" Challenge, to local charity Gifts of Love.
Testosterone injections can aid weight loss: study
Obese older men with low testosterone levels can lose weight by taking supplements of the male hormone, according to the findings of a study released Wednesday.
How To Get Paid To Lose Weight
Shedding pounds is a reward all on its own. But, what if you also had money to motivate you to stick to your weight loss goals?
Fat Loss Factor Review Revealed for Dr Charles Weight Loss Program
fat loss Factor review for Dr Charles latest weight loss program has been revealed after throughly looking at it on HealthAvenger.com. It reveals if it will work for you or if its a scam.Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 11, 2012 Dr Charles D.C. has release his fat loss Factor program and has been receiving many raving reviews. Many questions have been flooding in if it is a scam or if the program really …
