While diet, exercise and behavior modification are essential components of obesity management, a successful long-term weight loss strategy should also include avoiding or minimizing medication-related weight gain, according to researchers. In a paper published in Gastroenterology, investigators from the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine underscore the necessity for physicians to evaluate the… Continue reading When Medications Work against Weight Loss
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Telephone Wellness Coaching Helps People Lose Weight
Members of Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed care consortium in Oakland, California, lost an average of 10 pounds each when they voluntarily participated in individual wellness coaching by telephone for weight management and changed their weight trajectories from upward to downward. That was the finding of a study published January 26th 2017 in the journal… Continue reading Telephone Wellness Coaching Helps People Lose Weight
Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain
Although millions of us love our fitness trackers, the popular devices may not help as much with weight loss as we think. An article on the Mayo Clinic News Network cites research saying that one in five Americans wears a tracker, but most aren’t seeing the hoped-for results. “Having an activity tracker doesn’t necessarily translate… Continue reading Fitness Trackers and Weight Gain
Your Gut Microbes May “Remember” What You Ate, and Make a New Diet Less Effective
Your microbiota may not be on your side as you try improving your diet this New Year. In a study published December 29 2016 in Cell Host & Microbe, Researchers found that certain human gut bacteria need to be lost for a diet plan to be successful. A release from the publishers quotes Jeffrey Gordon,… Continue reading Your Gut Microbes May “Remember” What You Ate, and Make a New Diet Less Effective
Psoriasis and Weight Loss
People who have psoriasis symptoms can improve the symptoms and their quality of life by losing weight, according to European researchers. The finding, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, stem from a study conducted by Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and… Continue reading Psoriasis and Weight Loss
5 Common Things That Happen When You Lose A Noticeable Amount Of Weight
Whenever someone chooses to commit to a weight loss journey, it’s not just a physical transformation that happens, but a mental transformation as well. Regardless of how long it takes for people to reach their goal weight, there are significant things that occur along the way that impact their body image and confidence. For all… Continue reading 5 Common Things That Happen When You Lose A Noticeable Amount Of Weight
Diet and Exercise Equally Effective Against Heart Disease
When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, what’s important is weight loss – but not how you do it. Exercise and dieting, or a combination of both, are equally effective. “For men and women with excess body weight, modest weight loss provides powerful protection against cardiovascular disease, regardless of whether weight loss is achieved by… Continue reading Diet and Exercise Equally Effective Against Heart Disease
Does Weight Loss Hypnosis Work?
Weight-loss hypnosis may help you shed an extra few pounds when it’s part of a weight-loss plan that includes diet, exercise and counseling. But it’s hard to say definitively because there isn’t enough solid scientific evidence about weight-loss hypnosis alone. Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption and concentration, like being in a trance. Hypnosis… Continue reading Does Weight Loss Hypnosis Work?
The Five Best Weight-Loss Programs (That Aren’t Fads)
Whenever I kick off a new fitness regimen, it’s not just about a new form of cardio or training. It’s also about my diet. I’m determined to find just the right concoction to help me achieve optimal health, from the inside out. There so many diets plans and choices: do you cut calories or carbs?… Continue reading The Five Best Weight-Loss Programs (That Aren’t Fads)
Is It Hair Loss or Something Else?
If you’ve noticed that there are more hairs on your pillow or hairbrush, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that you may just be shedding more hair than normal. And that is not the same as hair loss, the AAD says. There is a difference. Hair shedding often stops on its own, the AAD… Continue reading Is It Hair Loss or Something Else?
Chickpeas May Help with Weight Loss
Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found. A systematic review and meta-analysis of all available clinical trials found that people felt 31 per cent fuller after eating on average 160 grams (5.6… Continue reading Chickpeas May Help with Weight Loss
A Simple Key to Weight Loss: Water
The most basic aid to weight loss may be simple tap water, researchers say. A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water – tap water or from a cooler, drinking fountain or bottle – by 1 percent… Continue reading A Simple Key to Weight Loss: Water
For the Obese, Just 5% Weight Loss = Significant Health Benefits
Those who struggle with obesity, take heart. Losing as little as 5% of your body weight is enough to reap significant health benefits, according to a study published February 22nd 2016 in Cell Metabolism. The randomized controlled trial of 40 obese men and women compared, for the first time, the health outcomes of 5%, 10%,… Continue reading For the Obese, Just 5% Weight Loss = Significant Health Benefits
We Have Subconscious Urges to Over-Eat During the Winter
If you find that you are tempted to eat more than usual when the temperatures drop, you’re not alone. A study done at the University of Exeter in the UK found that people have evolved to have subconscious urges to over-eat, and limited ability to avoid becoming obese –and that this propensity is more prevalent… Continue reading We Have Subconscious Urges to Over-Eat During the Winter
Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!” “Try the thigh buster and lose inches fast!” Have you heard these claims before? A large number of diets and tools are available, but their quality may vary. It can be hard to know what to believe. This fact… Continue reading Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
Eating While Walking Around Could Lead to Weight Gain
In a study published August 20th 2015 in the Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK have found dieters who eat “on the go” may increase their food intake later in the day, which could lead to weight gain and obesity. The findings from the study also showed that… Continue reading Eating While Walking Around Could Lead to Weight Gain
A Three-Step Program to Prevent Diabetes
While preventing Type 2 diabetes may seem like an impossible goal, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Here, from the experts at the National Diabetes Education Program, are three steps you can take right now. Step 1: Move More Plan to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days… Continue reading A Three-Step Program to Prevent Diabetes
8 Simple Steps to Get Your Diet Back On Track
If you’ve strayed from your good intentions about sticking to a healthy diet or a weight-loss diet, you’re far from alone! Here, to help you get back on track, are eight easy hacks: 1. Start each morning with 2 large glasses of water with fresh squeezed lemon. Our bodies wake up naturally dehydrated. Instead of reaching… Continue reading 8 Simple Steps to Get Your Diet Back On Track