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Sleep, Nutrition And Exercise?
While some of us think that sleep is a total waste of time and is only necessary so we do not collapse, this is a mistake. Some of the latest researches inform us that sleeping less than six hours a day can cause diabetes. The researchers seem to think that lack of sleep affects a certain hormone that is responsible for depressing the appetite. What happens as a result of a diminished sleep is that the organism produces less of this hormone, hence there is no stopping of ou…
Lap-Band Surgery Is A Promising Treatment For Obesity
Even with the tremendous emphasis on diet, fitness, and nutrition in our society, the problem of obesity is increasing throughout the western world.
According to most experts, the cause of obesity is quite simple. A person gains weight when he or she consumes more calories than they burn. This involves both diet and level of physical activity, because it is primarily physical activity that burns off calories that are taken in through food.
Recent statistics for various …
The Strong Connection Between Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
This article provides basic statistics on children dealing with obesity today. The environment plays a huge factor in being overweight, and a sleeping study has been researched for children and their sleep patterns that connects them to being overweight.
Pump Iron and Speed Up Your Metabolism
Some fitness enthusiasts have promoted the idea that regular weight lifting can increase skeletal muscle mass, such exercise will dramatically increase RMR or (Resting Metabolic Rate). Lifting weights burns calories and speeds up metabolism not only during the weight lifting workout but also while the body builds bigger and stronger muscles.
Overweight? Have You Given Away Your Power?
Are you unhappily overweight? Do you despair of getting to the right size and shape for you? Is it because youve given away your power?
Do you let others decide on your portion size?
When you eat in a restaurant, buy a ready meal, buy chocolate or an ice cream, do you let the producer decide what is the amount you should eat by finishing whatever the portion size happens to be? Next time youre in a restaurant take back your power and decide for yourself when youve had …
Possible Heart Risks Due To Long-Term Pill Use
One small study from Belgium suggests that long-term use of oral contraceptives might increase the chances of having artery build-ups that can raise the risk of heart disease. Although the study needs further rigorous testing, its importance can never be undermined due to the great number of women that are now taking the pill.
Obesity – Not Everybody Agrees It Is An Epidemic
Obesity has become such an important topic in health and self-improvement circles that it deserves its own “News and Views” column. Here is the February, 2006 issue.
**Book claims obesity “epidemic” is a big lie
In his new book, “Fat Politics: The Real Story Behind America’s Obesity Epidemic”, writer Eric Oliver claims that the ramped up concern over obesity in the last ten years has been driven by the weight loss industry.
According to Oliver his research led him to…
Obesity In Kids Linked To Sleep Deprivation
While the most popular benefit of sleep is to help kids grow taller and healthier, researchers have discovered that every additional hour per night a third-grader spends sleeping reduces the child’s chances of being overweight in sixth grade by 40 percent.
Lost Lives Through Weight Loss
Recent study reveals a startling connection between suicide and a popular weight loss operation known as bariatric surgery. There is a great possibility that depressive symptoms may worsen in patients who have unrealistic expectations about the results of surgery, or who struggle not to regain weight after the procedure.
Is Overeating an Addiction?
This article discusses obesity and the now common surgery for being overweight. After having bariatric surgery, patients have been experiencing what researchers call an addiction transfer. This article relates different cases of post surgery patients, and how healthcare experts think about this issue.
Having a Sweet Tooth Can Cause Wrinkles
Women would go to great lengths just to stop the aging process, and the prospect of getting wrinkles from too much sugar consumption may affect their physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Some women even develop inferiority complex, and may experience stress and anxiety due to aging problems.