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Study Links Obesity and Brain Chemistry

by Aimee Amodio

17 Nov 2008 01:27 PM

A study from the University of California in San Francisco took a look at the relationship between the nervous system and weight. The researchers from the University of California looked at the nervous system in worms.

Joint-Friendly Exercise

by Aimee Amodio

27 Oct 2008 05:52 PM

I fell in a hole this week while I was walking the dogs. We were at a local park, exploring all sorts of new sights and smells... and I just stepped where I shouldn't have.

Move Over, Beer Belly...

by Aimee Amodio

09 Jul 2008 07:43 AM

You know what a beer belly is, right? That saggy, baggy gut that we attribute to raising a stein of your favorite frosty beer all too often. But doctors these days are noticing a NEW kind of belly -- the soda belly.

Know the Hunger Scale

by Aimee Amodio

01 Apr 2008 01:44 PM

Overeating is a serious problem -- and a big contributor to the epidemic of obesity. Are you eating out of habit? Momentum? Or are you truly hungry? Use this hunger scale to judge just how hungry you really are. Stuffed: that overfull feeling. One more bite, and you might just burst.

Six More Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

by Aimee Amodio

01 Mar 2008 09:45 AM

You want to turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine? Great! Here are six more ways to give your metabolism a jump start. Drink plenty of water. Better yet -- drink cold water.

Six Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

by Aimee Amodio

29 Feb 2008 09:36 AM

Want your body to become a more efficient fat-burning machine? Try these tips! Be sure that you are eating enough. Starving yourself will make your body slow your metabolism -- not speed it up! For most women, eating around 1400 calories daily will keep your metabolism moving.

A Link Between Obesity and Your Immune System?

by Aimee Amodio

28 Dec 2007 07:53 PM

Scientists from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Boston Medical Center are looking at a possible link between obesity and immune system function. Previous research has found that obese people are more likely to suffer from periodontal disease than lean people.

Inflammation and Your Appetite

by Aimee Amodio

27 Dec 2007 08:02 PM

Are you suffering from inflammation? Inflammation is a condition where your immune system is kicked into overdrive by stress, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, or exposure to toxins. Your body wants to fight something off. Inflammation can lead to weight gain, arthritis, and heart disease.

Is Obesity Contagious?

by Aimee Amodio

06 Nov 2007 08:39 PM

Okay. You can't "catch" obesity like you catch a cold. But obesity can spread like a disease through social networks, according to research from Harvard University.

Downsize Unhealthy Eating Habits

by Aimee Amodio

24 Jul 2007 09:37 AM

You can sneak hundreds of unhealthy things out of your diet and not even notice the absence! Are you ready to give unhealthy eating the pink slip? Try these sneaky tips to downsize your diet. Eat the actual fruit instead of the juice.



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