Archive for October 28th, 2007

Ohio May Stop Dangerous Sales of Cosmetic Optical

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann on behalf of the Ohio Optical Dispensers

Removal of uterus increases risk of urinary incontinence

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Hysterectomy - a common operation involving the removal of the uterus - greatly increases the risk of urinary incontinence.

It Takes This Many Calories To Lose A Pound Of Fat

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

If you are dieting then the first thing you’ll need to know is how many calories are needed to lose weight. Here are the numbers. It takes 3500 calories to create one pound of fat and you must burn 3500 calories in order to burn one pound of fat.
Don’t let this number scare you [...]

What Type of Weight Loss Supplements Suits You

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

All of us dream about having a perfectly shaped body, irrespective of where we locate or in which culture we belong to. This inherent desire leads the weight loss supplements to take a graceful entry to the consumer market. These products generally include pills or herbs or any other medicinal alternatives that claim to help [...]

Tips For Finding A Good Weight Loss Program

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Being overweight is a nightmare that is hard to wake up from. Most people who have become so overweight that they are considered obese find it almost impossible to lose the weight. They will struggle day in and day out with feelings of guilt about what they eat. They will suffer from discrimination and [...]

The Best Ways of Improving Metabolism and Eliminating Stomach Fat

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Finding the best ways of improving metabolism and eliminating Stomach fat until of late has been a daunting task.
The stomach of all body area has a higher potential of storing fat, that not withstanding, excess fat no matter where it is stored in the body is bad. This commands support from the saying that “too [...]

Possible biomarker for colon cancer in people 50 and under

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

The finding may provide an early alert for younger patients with colon cancer and could prompt new research into colon cancer prevention and treatment strategies.

New York City Fights Obesity Introducing Calorie Rule

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

New Measure In New York City In An Effort To Fight Obesity Requires Restaurants with 15 or More Outlets to Post Calories on Menus and Menu Boards.

‘Tis The Season To Ring In New Home Food Safety Traditions

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Eat, drink, be merry and break some old and possibly dangerous food handling habits this holiday season with these tips from the American Dietetic Association. Reckless Thawing Old Habit: Thawing a frozen turkey or other main meat dish on the kitchen counter, in the oven or even under hot water in the kitchen sink. [click link for full article]

Tips For Keeping Food Portions Under Control, From Harvard Women’s Health Watch

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Each of us is responsible for how much we eat, but research suggests that cultural and social norms can make it hard to choose appropriate portion sizes. Just in time for the holiday season, the November 2007 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch looks into how misperceptions about portions can affect calorie intake. Harvard Women’s Health Watch notes that we tend to treat portions as equivalent to nutritional servings. [click link for full article]