Alarming Results for Obese Children

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Obese or overweight children may show early signs of heart conditions similar to those found in obese adults, according to studies conducted by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Overweight children may beco...

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Staying Fit at Any Age: Essential Tips

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Staying physically active and exercising regularly may help avoid or delay disease and disability. However, older adults are sometimes wary about exercising. Some are afraid to exercise because they think they will get too tired or may suffer inju...

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Gaining Weight After Quitting Smoking?

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Quitting smoking is a significant improvement to one’s health, but some people gain weight if they stop smoking, while others don`t. A reason for that might be the fact that the body

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Weight Cycling: How Does It Affect You?

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The repeated loss of body weight followed by weight re-gain is called weight cycle. A small weight cycle is the loss and regain of up to ten lbs. Large weight cycles imply the loss and regain of fifty lbs or more.
Although specialists can`t say fo...

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Very Low-Calorie Diets: Not for Everyone

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The very low-calorie diet promotes fast weight loss for obese patients. The diet must be supervised by a physician. The dietitian recommends formulas, usually bars or liquid shakes that replace the food intake for several months.
People who follow...

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Coffee May Reduce Post-Workout Pain

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Caffeine may reduce post-workout soreness that may discourage people from continuing their fitness program, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia.
The study showed that moderate amounts of caffeine, such as two cups of coffee,...

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