overweight

Toddlers’ Intake Exceeds Energy Needs

aboey — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:12:59 -0600

Australian toddlers are consuming more energy than they need, putting them at risk of overweight and obesity, according to new research in Nutrition & Dietetics published by Wiley-Blackwell.

Start the New Year Right with BalanceD Dieting Online

lisals1111 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:09:31 -0600

elements™, the upscale fitness and living brand, has launched BalanceD™, www.balanceyourelements.com, a new online diet program that provides 24/7 nutrition and weight loss support. Integrating the upscale feel of the elements™ brand with knowledge from leading fitness and nutrition experts, the online portal encourages members to achieve optimal weight loss results. This is especially relevant as weight loss and fitness goals top the list of 2008 new year’s resolutions.

Students Start a New Year at Academy of the Sierras, Boarding School for Overweight Teens

fwvraleigh — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:41:11 -0600

Residential weight loss program begins a new semester on East and West Coasts

Drug dosages often incorrect for obese patients

harminka — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:02:25 -0600

As if severely overweight people didn’t already have enough health concerns, experts are raising another red flag – the possibility that some of their prescription medications, especially antibiotics, may not be prescribed at the appropriate dosage and could be ineffective.

Obesity and hypertension can often trigger dangerous form of diabetes

Dinka — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:36:02 -0500

Starting one’s life anew next Monday – it is one of those dreams that everyone seemed to have at least once. It is just fine if you can make a fresh start of your own free will. However, it is a different story if you are forced to adjust yourself to a new life because of a new set of circumstances, which are totally beyond your control.

Eating behavior explain cause of overweight in narcolepsy

harminka — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:32:59 -0500

A lower metabolism, as well as slight changes in eating behavior, could explain the positive energy balance leading to being overweight in narcolepsy, according to a study published in the October 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.

In obesity, brain becomes 'unaware' of fat

harminka — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:50:16 -0600

Breakdown in system which regulates appetite and weight

harminka — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:46:44 -0600

Body fat in girls may predict earlier puberty

harminka — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:32:45 -0600

Sedentary teens more likely to have higher blood pressure

harminka — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:18:28 -0600

Exercise has no effect on risk of knee osteoarthritis

harminka — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:24:06 -0600

Stomach banding surgery effective for adolescents

harminka — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:06:02 -0600