Archive for October 15th, 2007

Gastric Bypass Surgery - An Easy Way Out of Exercising?

Monday, October 15th, 2007

For people consumed with losing weight, surgery may seem like an easy option. This surgery has helped a number of people and has come to light in recent years due to a number of celebrities receiving this procedure. Although surgery may seem like an easy way to shed unwanted pounds, it is actually a [...]

The Benefits Of Lap Band Surgery

Monday, October 15th, 2007

“Lap-Band” is short for laparoscopic gastric band, and the surgery that fits this piece of surgical aid confers many benefits. In this article, we will look at them them along with some crucial information about lap band surgery and considerations to be taken into account when deciding whether to have the surgery.
Lap-band is a constrictive [...]

A fact or two about weight loss diets

Monday, October 15th, 2007

It is a disturbing fact that almost 50% of the American population fights desperately to keep off the bulge. The fast paced lifestyle and faulty eating habits are one reason. Cigarettes and alcohol might be another. In fact there are several reasons why one might gain extra weight. As a result of this, weight [...]

Weight Maintenance Controls - Fantasy or Reality Based?

Monday, October 15th, 2007

The obesity epidemic in America has created huge challenges for our culture and the fitness community of professionals. The good news is that more and more eyes are opening to the problem, the challenge and the long term outcomes. Many of our grandparents were challenged by the thought of “living a good and simple life.” [...]

Sacred Heart Diet - A Plan To Lose 10-17 Pounds Within A Week

Monday, October 15th, 2007

This sacred heart diet is 7 day eating plan and it can be used often when you like.
It will clean all your system of impurities present in your body and makes you to attain the feeling of well being.
By following this sacred heart diet plan for 7 days, you will start to [...]

HIV Cases Among Married Couples In Thailand Increasing

Monday, October 15th, 2007

The percentage of new HIV cases recorded among married couples in Thailand has increased from 38.7% of new diagnoses in 2005 to 40% of new diagnoses in 2006.

Massachusetts Rejects Proposal For High-Deductible Prescription Drug Plan

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority Board rejected a proposal for a prescription drug plan that would have included a $15 copayment for refills of generic drugs.

Private Insurers Do Not Receive Discounts From Drug Makers

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Nearly $15 billion could have been saved this year if private insurers that offer Medicare prescription drug plans had administrative costs similar to those of Medicare and if they obtained discounts on drugs.

House Republican Leaders Have Votes To Sustain President’s Veto Of SCHIP Legislation

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Republican leaders are confident President Bush’s veto of legislation that would have reauthorized and expanded SCHIP will be sustained.

Cancer Death Rates Continue To Decline In US

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Cancer death rates among U.S. residents declined by an average of 2.1% annually from 2002 to 2004.