Weight Loss
Antidepressant plus addiction medication are elements of new weight-loss drug
On June 11, a new prescription weight-loss medication that combines a popular antidepressant with a medication for addiction will be reviewed by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for potential approval. Losing excess weight and keeping it off is not as easy as simply popping the right pill, but medications can be a part of a […]
Adults who lose weight at any age could enjoy improved cardiovascular health
Weight loss at any age in adulthood is worthwhile because it could yield long-term heart and vascular benefits, suggests new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The findings are from a study examining the impact of lifelong patterns of weight change on cardiovascular risk factors in a group of British men and women […]
Information technology can simplify weight-loss efforts; social support still important for success
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 69 percent of adults in the United States are currently overweight or obese, which puts these individuals at increased risk for chronic health problems. Although weight loss decreases this risk, statistics show that dieters often fail multiple times before meeting their goals. Now, MU researchers […]
Weight-loss Warriors: Couple Loses 320 Pounds
Danny Patton weighed almost 400 pounds when he realized that he needed to take control of his body. His girlfriend, Kalean Duffy, was also overweight. Together, the couple, who are both originally from Macungie, have lost 320 pounds in a little over a year. They currently live in Indiana. We would get winded walking up […]
Proactol – The All Natural Weight Management Supplement
According to a recent survey, a total of 200 billion US dollars was spent on the purchases of weight loss products. This figure includes the spending done on supplements, medicines and other drugs that aid in weight loss. When we talk about weight loss products we usually think that they are meant only for those […]
The A-z Of Celebrity Diets
Jennifer Aniston (Pic:Getty) Even those oh-so slim celebs will have over-indulged over Christmas and will now be looking to shift a few pounds – so don’t panic! Here are their secret Hollywood diet tips to help whisk away evidence of those extra helpings of, well, everything… A is for… All-new Atkins Diet A decade ago, […]
Tips From The Winning Team
Heres more of what individual members of the winning Lose to Win team had to say about their 12-week competition, which ran from last September into December (Read more on Pages 8-9): Donna Tschantre 2013 team captain I lost 30 pounds. I have more to lose and know it is not an easy road ahead. […]
5 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Weight-loss Goals
People are always surprised when we tell them that, despite being registered dietitians nutritionists, January is not our busiest month, despite all of the New Year’s weight-loss and get-healthy resolutions. You may be surprised to learn that one of our busiest times is the beginning of February, when people realize they’re struggling to […]
10 Things You Should Do If You Want To Lose Weight
Last updated on: February 05, 201418:48 IST Brinda Sapat Weight loss issues? Fitness trainer Brinda Sapat tells you what to do. You are on a fitness programme, or maybe not, and you just cannot seem to shake off the fat fast enough. What do you do? Follow these awesome fat-busting, shape-yielding tips that are guaranteed […]
5 Top Reasons To Plan For A Bikini Bootcamp In London With Your Girlfriends
There would be times when you want to spend your holidays differently. There are probably a number of things that you have not done in the past which may want to try out. However, if you are looking for something totally out of the way, a bikini bootcamp in London can be an extremely amazing […]