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Experiences of racism associated with weight gain in African American women, study shows
A recent analysis conducted by investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University has found that frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity among African American women. The findings, which currently appear online in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found the relationship between racism and obesity was strongest among […]
Pregnancy study for overweight women leads to fewer high birth weight babies
The world’s biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to pregnant women who are overweight or obese has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg (8.8 pounds) in weight. The LIMIT Study, led by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, involved […]
Weight Loss Tips For Women Who Love To Eat
For many people, food makes life worth living. Unfortunately for a lot of women though, that can really catch up with you. After you reach a certain age, the expansion of your waistline, hips and thighs begins and unless you take serious action, there’s just no stopping it. You can continue to love food without […]
The Smart Weight Loss Calculator For Women
As a woman, you know that you have a set of obstacles in front of you that may be keeping your from achieving your ideal weight. Whether it is having children or a genetic reasoning for being a higher weight that what is best for you, there are different ways that you can bring about […]
The Best Weight Loss Foods For Women
One of the keys to successful dieting is choosing the right foods. You should look for foods that are not only good for you, but that also taste good. This improves the odds that you will stick with your diet until you reach your weight loss goals. Check out this list of some of the […]
Choosing Weight Loss Exercises For Women
If you are a personal trainer, one ongoing challenge is often finding weight loss exercises for women. If you are not focused on maintaining novel forms of exercise, the females in your group are likely to get bored or lose motivation, because you simply don’t have the level of variety to keep their interest over […]
Best Weight Loss Diet For Women
When you are looking for weight loss diets, you want to be sure that the diet adheres to the fundamentals of losing weight. You want to be sure that the diet limits the amount of Caloric intake, as well as the types of Caloric intake. You want a diet that focuses on decreasing blood sugar […]
Weight Loss Secrets: 10 Tips From Skinny Women
Follow these smart strategies from svelte women to help you slim down this season. 1. Weight loss secret: Eat until you’re satisfied — not stuffed ‘Naturally slim women tend to be really in tune with their bodies,’ explains Cynthia Sass, registered dietitian and author of the book, Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches. […]
Cold Weather Health & Safety Tips For Women
The cold weather months can be a serious challenge to your health. Your body is assaulted with fluctuating temperatures and all the empty calories consumed during holiday feasts. Icy slick roads make driving and exercise difficult, which also puts your health and safety at risk. Plus, lack of sunlight, holiday stress and being trapped indoors […]
Key To Long-term Weight Loss For Post-menopausal Women May Be Eating More Fruits And Vegetables
(CBS News) Post-menopausal women often have a hard time losing weight. But, promising new research shows that there may be simple dietary considerations that may help shed pounds – and keep them off for good. What’s on the list of foods to avoid and items to chow down on? It’s relatively simple: Eating less sugar, […]