weight loss

Healthier body image aids weight loss -- study Wed, 20/07/2011 - 11:44 by Jamie Anderson If you thought that engaging in weight loss programs based on diet and exercise were enough to shed those extra pounds, here’s more. According to the findings of a new study, a ‘feel good’ rather than critical approach to body image is what expedites the weight loss. Comments Read more	Weight loss makes you smarter--study Thu, 14/04/2011 - 17:30 by Anupreet Kaur Losing weight might not seem tedious to the obese anymore, as a recent study reveals that weight loss improves memory and concentration. Comments Read more	Less stress, adequate sleep helps shed weight--study Wed, 30/03/2011 - 15:01 by Neka Sehgal People trying to lose weight will not get the desired results from their diets, unless they catch enough shut-eye at night, claims a new study. Comments Read more
Chilli cakes, chocolates to burn off calories Tue, 08/03/2011 - 12:21 by Jaspreet Virk Ever imagined losing weight through chocolates and cakes? Well, mouth-watering desserts to help people shed flab is soon going to become a reality. Comments Read more	Indoor gym aimed at dogs Tue, 16/11/2010 - 10:20 by Prince damin Scottsdale, Ariz. -- An Arizona gym catering to canines says its aim is to help clients with weight loss, nutritional counseling and other aspects of healthy dog living. Arizona Dog Sports in Scottsdale offers services from a team including professional trainers and a holistic veterinarian aiming to improve the quality of dogs' lives through health and training, The Arizona Republic reported Monday. Layne Kizler, the gym's founder, said the idea came from other dog owners discussing the need for an indoor, air conditioned facility. The gym offers basic training as well as special skills including smell tracking, herding and swimming. The facility also offers massages for canines as well as canine playdates and relationship building. Comments Read more	Harvard study finds obesity contagious Fri, 05/11/2010 - 12:26 by Anter Prakash Singh A recent Harvard study has predicted that obesity figures in America are likely to reach 42 percent before stabilising. Comments Read more
Lifestyle interventions may help reduce burden of obesity--study Sun, 10/10/2010 - 13:11 by Neka Sehgal Although obesity is a chronic condition with no 'quick fix' solution or effective treatment, a new study claims that lifestyle modification including physical activity, healthy diet and structured weight loss programs, can result in significant weight loss for overweight, obese and severely obese adults. Comments Read more	Tongue patch' may help in weight loss Sat, 02/10/2010 - 12:38 by Rakhi Los Angeles -- A California plastic surgeon says his surgically applied tongue patch makes eating uncomfortable, causing people to eat less and lose weight. Dr. Nikolas Chugay has begun performing what he describes as a weight reduction procedure dubbed the Miracle Patch. "This patch contains no drugs or chemicals," Chugay says in a statement. "It simply makes chewing solid food very difficult and painful, relegating the patient to a physician supervised liquid diet that fulfills all of the patient's nutritional needs while at the same time minimizing caloric intake." Comments Read more	Consumer Reports identifies 'dirty dozen': 12 risky supplements Wed, 04/08/2010 - 12:13 by Sophie Anderson Dietary supplements have always been acclaimed for the numerous benefits they confer. By just taking the pills and powders one may get a dream body, shed unwanted pounds and be empowered with the unending vigor to gain an edge in sports or in bed. Comments Read more
Low-carb diet better for heart than low-fat diet Tue, 03/08/2010 - 17:49 by Sophie Anderson When it comes to fighting obesity and shedding that extra weight, low-fat diet and low-carbohydrate diet are equally efficacious. However, when it comes to heart risk factors, low-carbohydrate diet is definitely more helpful. Comments Read more	Orexigen’s two-drug obesity pill promising Fri, 30/07/2010 - 16:27 by Sophie Anderson Obese volunteers who took Orexigen Therapeutics Inc.’s (NASDAQ: OREX) obesity drug Contrave shed nearly 6 percent of their body weight, as against an average weight loss of 1.3 percent among volunteers taking placebos, results of the company-sponsored trail show. Comments Read more	Biking and brisk walking help shed weight Wed, 30/06/2010 - 06:40 by Jamie Anderson Middle aged women can shed weight simply by biking as well as by walking briskly, suggests the findings of a new study. Comments Read more