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Buy Acomplia - Forget about smoking and overweight
2009-04-01 18:25:00 It is well known that many people suffer now from obesity and smoking problems. When it comes to lose weight first you will think to exhausting exercise and hard diets. Nowadays some people discovered an easy way to get rid of extra pounds. One of these solutions is a diet pill known as Acomplia. Let?s see ...
Oprah Is Overweight Again
2008-12-20 15:02:00 The most powerful woman in the world, Oprah Winfrey is back on being overweight. On the January 2009 edition of “O” Magazine, she has expressed her frustration and disappointment that after losing the bulge for many years, she has regained those fats in just two years. She even said that she was talking the talk ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]
High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy May Cause Overweight Offspring
2008-11-13 18:53:00 Researchers at The Rockefeller University in New York state that eating a high-fat diet while pregnant may cause the child to overeat or be overweight early in life.
Helping Your Overweight Child
2008-10-06 02:04:00 Helping Your Overweight Child was written by Kim Beardsmore from weight-loss-health.com.auWith the rise of obesity and the increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes occurring in children, many parents are now faced with helping an overweight child. This may not be a daunting as first seems and here are some simple, but effective steps to take to help your child develop eating habits and active lifestyle that will assist improve their health.Be supportiveTell your child that he or she is loved, is special, and is important. Children's feelings about themselves often are based on their parents' feelings about them.Accept your child at any weight. Children will be more likely to accept and feel good about themselves when their parents accept them.Listen to your child's concerns about his or her weight. Overweight children probably know better than anyone else that they have a weight problem. They need support, understanding, and encouragement from parents.Encourage healthy eating habi...
By: Diet and Fitness
Rapid Weight Loss Tips For Overweight Teens
2008-08-22 16:44:00 Whether you are following a rapid weight loss diet plan or trying to lose weight slowly, you are facing a life style change that is based totally on how your working week goes. some tips are in this article. The factors that dictate the speed at which a person sheds pounds is quite complex,just ...
Overweight air hostesses grounded in India
2008-06-07 03:05:00 The Delhi High Court, India, recently upheld the policy of Indian Airlines to ground overweight air hostesses. A bench headed by Justice AK Sikri dismissed the petition filed by some Indian Airlines air hostesses, who were grounded due to putting on weight excessive to the limit fixed by the airlines. The court had on May 5 ...
Low Carb Diets Good For Overweight Diabetics-
2008-06-02 00:43:00 This study may help re-popularize the Atkins diet, which can be a good diet for those trying to regulate their blood sugars. However, it is usually difficult to do for more than a few weeks. As a result, the South Beach Diet may be a good alternative since it is high protein for the first ...
Lifetime Medical Costs of Obesity Are Unlikely to Spur Obesity Prevention E
2008-05-30 12:31:00 Even with shorter life expectancies, the lifetime medical costs for obese individuals are greater than costs for non-obese individuals, but those costs are unlikely to spur obesity prevention efforts, according to a new study published by researchers at RTI International and Merck & Co. The study, published on-line in the journal Obesity, found that lifetime medical costs for moderately obese 20-year-olds range between $5,000 and $21,000 more than costs for normal weight individuals. For individuals with greater levels of obesity, the costs are higher, ranging from $15,000 to $29,000 more than for normal weight individuals. Obese White females had the highest lifetime medical costs for both groups. However, the authors note that these costs are unlikely to generate significant investments in obesity prevention efforts."Because individuals switch jobs every four to five years, employers are unlikely to reap the financial benefits of successful obesity interventions...
By: BasilandSpice
A New Discovery About The Reasons For Being Overweight And New No Diet No E
2008-05-30 09:49:00 Do you have a weight problem? Would you give just about anything to be able to fix the problem without all of the usual hype of diets, drugs and exercise? Just wait till you hear about this new discovery by a doctor in Arizona. She is calling it a total breakthrough in weight loss. She says lots of other people have known about this, but have kept it to themselves in order to keep the diet industries happy and profitable. She goes on to say that her new weight loss discovery allows you to live a healthy life without the constant worry and torment that being overweight brings about. It is Dr Suzanne Gudakunst who is behind this totally amazing discovery, and her results and the fact that she has made them public has sent the whole industry into a spin. She says this new and unique weight loss ?secret? is so easy anyone can do it. She goes on to say that you don?t have to do anything out of the ordinary or unnatural. Dr Suzanne had this to say about her amazing discover ??.this is som...
'Grand Theft Auto IV' Guest Star Ricky Gervais Pokes Fun At The Overweight
2008-05-17 01:07:00 Comic Ricky Gervais discusses his cameo in "Grand Theft Auto IV" and why he poked fun at overweight people.
It?s ok for Nintendo?s Wii Fit to call a 10 year old overweight
2008-05-16 15:42:00 It amazes me how people attack a product when it tells them the truth, The truth hurts sometimes and when Nintendo?s Wii Fit tells a 10 year old that she is overweight, its ok, but the Daily Mail are reporting that its not and even go as far to reword what the Wii Fit really ...
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Ronaldo: I'm eight kilos overweight
2008-05-13 23:33:00 Troubled Brazilian striker Ronaldo said on Tuesday that he was eight kilos overweight but hoped to shed most of the excess within a month.
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OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN; CHANGING LIFESTYLES.
2008-05-13 15:29:00 Urban children would never want to eat fresh fruits or vegetables which are considered a healthy meal for them. On the other hand, to a plate of junk food they eat like anything. This goes worse when it comes to drinking. The figures compiled by the ministry of child and women developments suggests that at least 13% of the children of metros are at risk of heart disease and diabetes in adulthood which is an outcome of unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle. Metro children often shun their outdoor activities. With play stations and video games at home children like being at home living in the virtual world. Often noticed, the little amount of exercise which they get is at schools only. Children obesity leads to all sorts of complications later from hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease and psychological problems. It is growing in leaps and bounds. Many of these conditions can only be managed in adulthood. Before the ailment becomes acute, it is mandatory to detec...
By: India Blog
[Obvious] New travel guide describes England as ?a nation of overweight, bi
2008-05-10 09:54:00 Telegraph
Overweight
2008-05-09 21:49:00 Last week we have a photo shots with my friends because the trainer from Latvia was living. I was typing in the computer so it escapes my mind to browse the pictures from my digital camera. This morning I turn on the camera and start browsing and to my surprise I saw my round face which of course I did not like. I am fat and ugly. Will for the last word I am not that affected but the word fat was really devastating. Due to lots of work I forget to watch my food intake that I gain too much weight. When you are busy and hungry you tend to forget everything but foods. Starting today I will lessen my foods and exercise always. It will disfigure your face if you are fat. You feel lazy and sleepy too. Other thing is you will have a hard time breathing. I will buy fruits and vegetables instead of meat and carbohydrates.
7 Bad Habits That Are Making You Overweight
2008-05-06 00:48:00 Do you struggle with weight gain? What are the issues that hold you back? If you find it difficult to lose weight, you may have underlying unhealthy habits that are acting as a stumbling block to you. Lets take a look at a few possibilities: #1 You eat when you’re stressed Many people eat more when they’re stressed, bored, ...
By: Dietriffic
Overweight Teenagers
2008-05-02 18:22:00 It is an unfortunate fact that overweight teenagers usually grow into overweight adults; early intervention can avoid tragic health problems for them in the future including any academic success they may aspire too. Teens more than adults need that self confidence which normally comes with age and it doesn’t take much to undermine what little self-esteem they do have. Teen weight loss programs are being used to teach them about the health issues involved including how it affects their attitude towards themselves and others. These weight problems can accompany them throughout their entire lives and range from serious mental to physical health problems, sometimes both. Just some of the health problems they might experience are: Heart conditions Blood and circulatory conditions Type 2 diabetes Aching joints Almost any teen weight loss regime can help lower the chances of these problems in the future. Mentally, the repercussions are probably more obvious because who doesn&rsqu...
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And New Overweight Champion Of The World?
2008-04-25 20:17:00 Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson showed up at a Bape store opening in Los Angeles looking like a bloated version of his old self. This isn’t the first time Iron Mike’s been spotted packing some extra pounds, but this is the fattest I’ve ever seen him. If Mike does fight Evander Holyfield for the third ...
By: You Been Blinded
Conveniently Overweight
2008-04-16 01:05:00 Many times being overweight can be related to convenience. With today's fast-paced, high-tech, and pavement pounding lifestyle, who has time to be fit? Alas, we all do. It's a matter of making time and making smart choices.It seems everything today is all-you-can-eat buffets and super size value meals. The idea is to eat more and pay less, a marketing strategy that is working against your health and waistline.A serving at a fast food place or restaurant is three times more than it was fifteen years ago. The value and convenience is leading us to diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease, causing a lifetime dependence on prescribed drugs, organ pulling, and constant doctor visits. Obesity is increasing yearly and cancer and diabetes is multiplying even faster. It's just not your scale number that is important here, it's your health!!It's alarming that there is a health club on nearly every corner and diet food products as far as the eye can see in the market, yet we are gaini...
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Overweight and Obese - Take Control of Your Life
2008-04-04 08:54:00 I'm Fat but it's not my fault - But Fast Weight Loss Tips Can Help You! How often do you hear statements like this from friends, co-workers and even family members - probably quite frequently. Its that old blame culture - fast foods, processed foods, fizzy drinks all magically force us to eat and drink them (in quantity) - so it has to be the manufacturer's fault. The reality is somewhat different however and lies in our inability to deny our stomach what it craves and ensures the main reason really why most of us struggle with weight fluctuations and the reason why many of us are always on the lookout for fast ways to lose weight. Do you want the Perfect Body ? Battling with our weight is certainly nothing new and has been going on for centuries however our modern day lifestyle and the pier pressure that results in the eternal quest to attain the perfect body and in the process be able to wear what we want when we want, sends most of us on dieting frenzies Some 'Quick-Fix' , f...
Overweight women need more help to breastfeed
2008-04-01 17:35:00 Visiting American breastfeeding expert, Kay Hoover says overweight women have more difficulty breastfeeding and with the rising incidence of obesity in Australia this could have a significant impact on the health of babies born to overweight women. Ms Hoover is touring Australia this week, presenting at the Australian Breastfeeding Association?s Breastfeeding: A Work of Heart seminar ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Overweight women need more help to breastfeed", url: "http://www.australianwomenonli-ne.com/?p=368" });
Emily Caprice: - Overweight men in Speedos are yucky
2008-03-31 00:08:00 Leave that old Speedo alone and get yourself a pair of swimming trunks. Sun & Sin talks to the MBA model about expensive drinks, swimming attire and vacation plans.
By: Sun and Sin
How To Battle Your Kid's Bulge
2008-03-30 15:33:00 National bestselling author Hal Edward Runkel, LMFT is an expert on human relationships. Through family therapy, organizational consulting, and professional coaching in churches, businesses, and schools, he has developed the revolutionary ScreamFree Living approach to relationships. Seen by millions on The Today Show (NBC), iVillage Live (NBC) and CW's nationally syndicated The Daily Buzz, Hal is the founder and president of ScreamFree Living, Inc., as well as the voice behind the groundbreaking ScreamFree Living book series. He travels coast-to-coast sharing his ScreamFree relationship programs with audiences nationwide through teleconferences, web seminars, newsletters, training classes, and the book series. His most recent book ScreamFree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool is now available.Guest Blogger Hal Runkel--America's kids are less active and more rotund than ever, and it's threatening the very lives of humanity's futur...
By: BasilandSpice
A New Antioxidant Fat-Burner for Overweight Diabetics?
2008-03-20 08:39:00 By: Robert Rister The natural products market in North America is saturated with products that claim to boost the metabolism to take off the pounds. You can find a hydroxycut caffeine-free fat burner, a liquidgel green tea product, and a variety of supplements that claim to correct "glucose intolerance" (the mainstream term is "insulin resistance") specifically to help diabetics lose weight. A research study published just in February 2008, however, suggests that a combination of two safe and inexpensive supplements may:*Enlarge and activate the mitochondria ("energy machinery") inside adipose tissue to oxidize lipids*Activate insulin to transport glucose and fatty acids out of the bloodstream to fat cells with these activated mitochondria and*Do all this without accelerating the heart rate or interfering with the action of thyroid ormones.These two supplements are lipoic acid and L-carnitine.Alpha-lipoic acid, or ALA as it's commonly called, counteracts the glycation, or "carameli...
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Breast Cancer Worse In Overweight People Than Skinny People
2008-03-16 06:41:00 Overweight women have worse breast cancer: study Fri Mar 14, 11:41 AM ET Breast cancer patients who are overweight have more aggressive disease and are likely to die sooner, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. A dangerous type of breast cancer, known as inflammatory breast cancer, was seen in 45 percent of obese patients, compared with 30 percent ...
Do Overweight Moms Set Up Their Kids To Be Overweight?
2008-03-13 14:45:00 Laurie Zuckerman is a health and business writer and recently co-authored The Fattening of America: How The Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What To Do About It. She blogs with co-author, Eric Finkelstein, at www.fatteningofamerica.com.Gues-t Blogger Laurie Zuckerman--As a mother of two, I am well acquainted with the anguish of mother guilt. Am I irrevocably damaging my baby’s pyche by letting him cry it out at 2 a.m.? Will my six year old miss out on some great potential as an Olympic hopeful because I couldn’t squeeze in gymnastics lessons on top of her dance and martial arts?But mothers may now be able wipe at least one worry off their lists. A group of British researchers studied the hypothesis that if a woman is overweight during pregnancy, the higher levels of sugar and fatty acids in her blood would affect the developing fetus, predisposing the child to poor appetite control, a slower metabolism and eventual obesity. They reported that obesity during pregna...
By: BasilandSpice
Get The Fat Out!
2008-03-05 14:04:00 Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM the host of the weekly award-winning radio show, "Dr. Shawn-The Natural Vet" on Martha Stewart Radio (Sirius 112 Tues 8-10 PM EST and Sat 9-11AM EST) sits on the advisory board of the Journal Veterinary Forum, and is a holistic pet columnist for Animal Wellness, Body + Soul, and Veterinary Forum. In addition to serving clients in his Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, he has written several books on the natural care of pets, including The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, and most recently Preventing and Treating Cancer In Dogs.Guest Blogger Shawn Messonnier--Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in people and pets. It is much easier to prevent than treat, and there are no easy solutions. Still, here are some things to try. 1. Diet is important. Make sure your pet’s diet is appropriate, both in the amount of calories fed as well as the amount of food fed per day. Your d...
By: BasilandSpice
Lisa Marie Presley has become overweight just like her father Elvis
2008-03-05 00:43:00 Lisa Marie Presley is following the footsteps of her father Elvis. She has gotten really fat and ugly overweight and unattractive, becoming almost unrecognisable. More pictures of bloated Lisa Marie devouring her lunch after the jump. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Lisa Marie Presley has become overweight just like her father Elvis", url: "http://celebritybodygossip.com-/2008/03/04/lisa-marie-presley--has-become-overweight-just-like--her-father-elvis/" });
Viet Nam market called ?overweight?
2008-03-04 16:10:00 Viet Nam was ranked for the first time as an overweight market in Asia, according to a recent report from HSBC. As an overweight market, the report identified Viet Nam as a good place for stock investment as the country?s price per earning rate (PE) stands at 13, an attractive level for buyers, thanks to the recent... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Activities for the overweight
2008-03-04 05:11:00 Research and studies show that our children are growing fater by the day. Many families all over America are struggling to keep the weight of their children within reasonable limits. As a parent, I know that it's nearly impossible for me to look into the tear-filled eyes of my son and refuse food.So, what's the alternative? Studies show that the number one reason for obesity in children is not junk food and colas. It's actually TV. Children tend to plop themselves on the sofa and munch away happily when they are in front of the TV sets. But, once the set is off, their natural buoyancy will lead the children to do stuff and to move their body. They will then be diverted from eating.Recreational after school activities are a must if you feel that your child is beginning to put on undesirable fat. It is better to begin these activities as early as possible. The more weight the child gains, the harder he has to work to shed it. Football, swimming, skating and Karate are just some ac...
Strategies for Overweight Children - Establish a Junk Food Age Requirement
2008-03-03 23:26:00 The obesity epidemic is now spreading to our children, as I discussed in this post.Growing up I was an overweight child and an obese teen. I know the adverse effects this has had on my life. So, I am passionate about helping reverse this deadly trend. I wrote this article discussing strategies for overweight children.In this article, I argue that the government should establish a fast food age requirement similar to the age requirement that was established for smoking many years ago.Check out the article and tell me what you think.**Please consult your physician, registered dietitian, or certified fitness professional before starting or changing your diet or exercise program.**
By: Dr. Kal's Blog
Is Your Elderly Dog Overweight?
2008-02-28 01:59:00 Now that your pooch has entered her golden years she needs more tender loving care than ever. Like people, dogs and cats tend to put on weight, as they grow older. A few pounds here and there might not make that much of a difference but too much extra weight can cause health problems and limit mobility. Many older dogs suffer from such conditions as hip dysplasia, heart disease or other health problems. Too much extra weight can add to already existent heath problems, increasing their severity. Older dogs are naturally less active therefore they don’t get as much exercise and tend to pack on the pounds more easily. You may need to adapt your dog’s diet to meet the needs of her changing body. People tend to overfeed their pets. More food does not automatically mean your pet is getting better or even proper nutrition. Empty calories can easily add weight without providing essential nutrients. A hefty pooch is not necessarily healthier than a slim dog. In fact, most dogs and cats u...
By: Big Paw Blog
Obeseity: A Third of Ten Year Olds Are Overweight
2008-02-26 17:28:00 New figures have revealed that one in three ten year olds are obese and a quart of five years are to. It has shown that out of both age groups boys are more likely to be overweight. “There is a particular focus on children, with an aim to reduce the proportion of those who ...
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Strategies for Overweight Children - Put Their Parents in Jail
2008-02-25 14:06:00 The obesity epidemic is now spreading to our children, as I discussed in this post.Growing up I was an overweight child and an obese teen. I know the adverse effects this has had on my life. So, I am passionate about helping reverse this deadly trend. I wrote this article discussing strategies for overweight children.In this article, I suggest that the parents of overweight children should be imprisoned. I argue that allowing your child to become overweight/obese is child abuse. Parent's actions may not be malicious and they may be the cause of ignorance, but they are still abusing their children.Check out the article and tell me what you think.**Please consult your physician, registered dietitian, or certified fitness professional before starting or changing your diet or exercise program.**
By: Dr. Kal's Blog
Valerie Bertinelli Is Losing It
2008-02-24 03:49:00 FIRSTLOOK--Monday afternoon Valerie Bertinelli comes clean about living a lie on Oprah. Launching her new book, Losing It: Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time, the television actress will discuss her former life with the talk show hostess. Married for twenty years to rock star Eddie Van Halen, Ms. Bertinelli experienced some of her darkest days while filming Touched By An Angel. They'd fought for years about his drinking. Turning her misery into a "reason for eating," jalapeno-and--cheese poppers became her medicine, sometimes eating several each evening.After trying many diets and regaining the weight, she discovered that only she could solve her problems. On the brink of accepting herself as an overweight person, Ms. Bertinelli found Jenny Craig. April 4, '07, she appeared on the front cover of People magazine as a size 14 at 172lbs, admitting, "I'm fat." Resolving to stick with her diet, and encouraged ...
By: BasilandSpice
Overweight Children
2008-02-18 12:50:00 Looking out over the yard during recess, Mrs. Nyeberg saw Adam standing apart from a group of the other children who were playing. She knew that once again Adam had been left out of their games. He was endlessly taunted about his weight by the other children and had very few friends at school. At 8 years old Adam was already 40 pounds heavier than the other children.The EpidemicAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 9 million children ages 6 to 19 years old are overweight or obese. In a frightening trend, this number has tripled since 1980. In this same time period, childhood obesity has doubled for preschoolers (2-5 years old) and adolescents (12-19 years).This problem is not limited to the United States but is a growing epidemic in many countries. In a country that is seemingly obsessed with weight issues we should be declaring this issue a national emergency.Ignoring the IssueBelieving that children may merely have ?baby fat? or grow out of their weight ...
By: Dr. Kal's Blog
Wife crushed by overweight husband
2008-02-17 18:23:00 A man in Hildesheim, Germany, got five years in jail for killing his wife, apparently by sitting on her after on argument. Four weeks after the incident, the wife died in hospital of her injuries, including 18 broken ribs. This was also due to the fact that doctors had initially misread her X-rays and discharged her from the hospital.
By: Bad Thinking
America's Kids are NOT at Fault for Being Overweight!
2008-02-14 05:30:00 It’s a downward spiral. Childhood obesity is fast becoming a nationwide epidemic, and the physical and psychological effects of being overweight can last a lifetime. While the issue of weight problems in children has become a “hot-button” topic throughout the news media, far too many families don’t have adequate information or resources when it comes to teaching their kids healthy eating and fitness habits.It’s certainly not easy being a kid in today’s complex culture where children have it tougher than their parents did, health-wise. Not only do they have to negotiate any number of social landmines at school, but overweight and obese children also have challenges, social and otherwise, far beyond those for typical adolescents. Today’s overweight kids, of which there are many, more frequently have to deal with the discrimination of their peers and scrutiny from adults.What we all must understand is that placing - and displacing - blame doesn’t lessen a child’s suff...
By: Baby Safety
Increasing overweight of U.S dogs could be dangerous
2008-02-09 11:30:00 As per the study conducted by animal experts in United States people not the only ones fighting the battle of the protuberance, millions of dogs are also overweight or obese.About 40 percent, or 17 million dogs, are overweight which can cause future health problems, but many of the owners of such dogs are not even aware of it."What we've found in talking with dog owners is that it's difficult for them to see the reality that their own pet may be overweight or obese, instead of just chubby or fluffy," said Lisa Peterson of the American Kennel Club Humane Fund."Studies are indicating that there are approximately 17 million dogs out there that may be overweight or obese. It is a troubling statistic that dogs are gaining weight, just as humans are," she added in an interview.Whereas an extra 10 pounds on a man or woman is uncomfortable and mean loosening the belt or a bigger dress size, but for a normal 40-pound dog the excess weight can add 25 percent over to its ideal weight.The AKC...
I?m Not Overweight, Just Fat
2008-02-08 22:42:00 According to this chart (click to view), I’m well within my weight range for my height and age [36 years old, 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds]. My ideal weight is 167 lbs and my maximum weight is 174 lbs. When I tell people I need to drop a few pounds, I get the ...
I?m Not Overweight, Just Fat
2008-02-08 22:42:00 According to this chart (click to view), I’m well within my weight range for my height and age [36 years old, 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds]. My ideal weight is 167 lbs and my maximum weight is 174 lbs. When I tell people I need to drop a few pounds, I get the ...
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-08 11:46:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
[Sad] Estimated 17 million U.S. dogs overweight or obese. Your dog doesn?t
2008-02-08 07:22:00 Reuters
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-08 05:45:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-08 05:45:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-07 23:45:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-07 17:44:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
Overweight man squashes wife to death
2008-02-07 11:44:00 A 20-stone man has been jailed for five years after killing his wife by sitting on her during an argument.
Light Up And Slim Down?
2008-02-06 14:05:00 Damian O'Hara is a former chain smoker who after countless miserable attempts to quit, finally did so successfully using Allen Carr's Easyway method. The early part of his career was spent working at international advertising agencies but today he is the President of Allen Carr North America where he heads up the US and Canadian arm of a global organization dedicated to helping smokers quit. Over the past 25 years Allen Carr's Easyway books and seminars have helped an estimated 10 million smokers quit successfully. Here Mr. O'Hara has penned a response to Do You Smoke To Diet? Guest Blogger Damian O'Hara:The issue of smoking and weight control is not as simple as you might think. There are two myths we need to deal with here: first, the idea that smoking helps control weight, either as an appetite suppressant or as an agent to boost the metabolism and second, that quitting smoking leads to weight gain.Many smokers claim that the cigarette wor...
By: BasilandSpice
Obesity and Overweight
2008-02-05 16:25:00 Obesity is defined simply as too much body fat. Our body is made up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrate and various vitamins and minerals. If we have too much fat ? especially in our waist area ? we are at higher risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Obesity is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack. Obesity raises blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL "good" cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is linked with lower heart disease and stroke risk, so reducing it tends to raise the risk. Obesity raises blood pressure levels. Obesity can induce diabetes. In some people, diabetes makes these other risk factors much worse. The danger of heart attack is especially high for these people. Even when there are no adverse effects on the known risk factors, obesity by itself increases risk of heart disease. It also harms more than just the heart and blood ves...
By: infoworld
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