Weight Loss News and Research

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Calorie content information reported by restaurants and packaged food companies may be inaccurate

(January 6, 2010) As a growing number of fast food and chain restaurants display the calorie content of their dishes on websites and menus, a study suggests some of this information may be unreliable.

7 Jan 2010

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

Following the results of the Angus Reid Strategies and the Applied Health Research Centre at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer finding that the majority of Canadians have a good understanding of the benefits of colorectal cancer screening, but are not taking action to get screened, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada ("CCAC") is doubling its efforts in 2010 to convince Canadians that they must be more proactive concerning their health and the onset of colorectal cancer.

7 Jan 2010

British Medical Journal: Mandometer used in Swedish program helps obese children lose weight

The British Medical Journal released today a report on a study conducted in Bristol, United Kingdom, that found that a breakthrough Swedish program using a computerized device called "Mandometer"® was significantly more successful than standard treatment at helping obese children and adolescents lose weight, reduce meal size and decrease their body fat.

6 Jan 2010

ACE launches "Get Fit" Web site for consumers

The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the launch of a new online resource for consumers.

6 Jan 2010

Exercise does not result in significant weight loss

Constantly linking exercise with weight loss is causing more people to fail at reaching their goals, claims bariatric physician Dr. Sasson "Dr. Sass" Moulavi, M.D. Exercise is ideal for maintaining weight once goals are met, but is usually counterproductive in trying to lose weight.

5 Jan 2010

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier meal replacement company in the country, kicks off today its weight loss contest called Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down.

5 Jan 2010

Young adult with weight problems more likely to purchase weight loss products from spam e-mail

Forty-one percent of college students with weight problems opened and read spam e-mail advertising weight loss products and 18.5 percent bought these weight loss products, according to a new study published in the January issue of the Southern Medical Journal.

5 Jan 2010

Psychotherapy may prevent obesity in teenage girls

Girls who undertook IPT were more likely to stabilize or reduce their BMI than those who received the health education classes. BMI is a measure of body weight corrected for height and, when adjusted for age and sex, is used to determine appropriate weight gain in growing children and teens.

5 Jan 2010

Citicoline supplements may reduce cravings and increase satiety

The obesity crisis in the United States has now grown to epidemic proportion. And as the list of consequential health conditions and diseases continues to expand as well, there are major movements toward helping Americans lose weight.

5 Jan 2010

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

The New American Diet, a groundbreaking new book by Men’s Health Editor-at-Large Stephen Perrine and Heather Hurlock, reveals the powerful new scientific evidence about obesity-causing chemicals lurking in the American diet – chemicals that disrupt our hormonal systems ultimately triggering substantial weight gain.

5 Jan 2010

Sunlighten to unveil mPulse Series in April 2010

Sunlighten(TM) (www.sunlighten.com) is proud to unveil its mPulse(TM) Series, set to launch in April 2010, which is the world's first sauna with personalized biofeedback tracking as well as customizable full spectrum infrared heat that targets specific health concerns.

4 Jan 2010

Gamercize introduces GZ Personal Trainer software for fitness and weight loss goals

Gamers who want to get fit but found Wii Fit lacking in enjoyment or exertion can take advantage of this offer to experience exergaming with Gamercize. Trading in your Wii Fit discs will entitle you to a mail-in rebate worth up to $150/70GBP.

4 Jan 2010

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge and Driscoll's create recipes to help people keep their resolution

More than 100 million Americans are expected to make a New Year's resolution this year. Losing weight and developing healthy habits, like eating healthy and exercising, are among the top three most common goals.

4 Jan 2010

Tips for maintaining health and fitness resolutions in 2010

With the New Year upon us, all over the nation, countless individuals are making new health and fitness resolutions for 2010. Then, in short order, we hear about the masses who don’t achieve their goal. Of course, that doesn’t have to be the case. New Year’s Resolution Success really can become a reality.

4 Jan 2010

Aegis Living provides guidance on senior living communities

It's a fact: each and every January senior living communities see an increase in inquiries from concerned family members looking for help and answers as to how to best care for an aging loved one that needs assistance

4 Jan 2010

Smart for Life Cookie Diet for successful weight loss

With the right weight-loss tools, consumers will be able to keep their 2010 resolutions focused on losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D. recommends the Smart for Life(R) Cookie Diet for successfully achieving and maintaining an ideal weight.

3 Jan 2010

FREEDRUGCARD.US launches new Rx savings program to reduce prescription drug prices

If you are looking for the best way to save money on your prescription drugs then FREEDRUGCARD.US is your best option. The free prescription assistance drug card program is sponsored by a non-profit organization and was launched to help all Americans lower the cost of prescription drugs.

31 Dec 2009

Food addiction remains largely ignored but can be easily overcome, says psychologist

As holiday parties give way to New Year's resolutions, rehabs across the country become inundated, making early January one of the industry's busiest times of the year.

31 Dec 2009

Dr. Ken Hopper of LifeSynch offers simple tips toward achieving New Year's weight loss resolution

It's that time of year. Gyms will be flooded with people ready to step on a treadmill. Grocery carts will be filled with fruits and vegetables instead of frozen pizza and chips. People will enter the New Year resolved to lose weight. But surveys show that most people don't keep this resolution.

31 Dec 2009

Website explores pros and cons of obesity

ProCon.org, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity dedicated to promoting critical thinking, created the new website http://www.obesity.procon.org to explore the core question "Is obesity a disease?"

30 Dec 2009

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Calorie content information reported by restaurants and packaged food companies may be inaccurate

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

British Medical Journal: Mandometer used in Swedish program helps obese children lose weight

ACE launches "Get Fit" Web site for consumers

Exercise does not result in significant weight loss

SSHE starts off "Seattle Sutton's 2010 Slim Down" weight loss contest

Young adult with weight problems more likely to purchase weight loss products from spam e-mail

Psychotherapy may prevent obesity in teenage girls

Citicoline supplements may reduce cravings and increase satiety

Book reveals new evidence of obesity-causing chemicals in American diet

Sunlighten to unveil mPulse Series in April 2010

Gamercize introduces GZ Personal Trainer software for fitness and weight loss goals

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge and Driscoll's create recipes to help people keep their resolution

Tips for maintaining health and fitness resolutions in 2010

Aegis Living provides guidance on senior living communities

Smart for Life Cookie Diet for successful weight loss

FREEDRUGCARD.US launches new Rx savings program to reduce prescription drug prices

Food addiction remains largely ignored but can be easily overcome, says psychologist

Dr. Ken Hopper of LifeSynch offers simple tips toward achieving New Year's weight loss resolution

Website explores pros and cons of obesity

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

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