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How to Stick to your Weight Loss Goals During the Holidays
As we all know, food is everywhere during the Holidays. From the office to the factory, from the office supply store to the drugstore (not to mention parties and family events galore), it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year’s holiday season is one long, tempting food fest designed to make you gain weight. Add in the emotions of the season and experts say the holidays can deal your weight loss efforts a double whammy. You’ve got the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adult nutrition, Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Fitness decrease speeds up after age 45
Fitness levels decrease with age and speed up past age 45 in men and women, according to a recent study. But remaining at a healthy weight and embarking on regular physical activity can help. “The U.S. population is aging and is becoming more obese and sedentary,” Wrote Andrew Jackson, PED, from the University of Houston and colleagues in a recent release of Archives of Internal Medicine. He goes on to explain that it has been recorded … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disease Prevention, Featured, Weight Loss
New soda-pop taxes not shrinking US waistlines
New research shows that a small tax on soda is not enough to deter the American public from their sugary drinks. The study found that although a higher soft drink tax does slow consumption of soda, it’s not enough to help consumer rethink their decisions. Currently, the average tax on soda in the US is about 3%.16 years of data (1990-2006) was assessed to show how different taxation on soft drinks affect body mass index … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adult nutrition, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Does green tea keep the pounds away?
One of the many benefits of green tea may just include blocking fat and preventing weight gain as demonstrated by preliminary lab tests in mice. The operative word here is ”preliminary.” There’s no conclusive proof that green tea will drive away the pounds and based on the quantities used in the study, humans would need to drink considerable amounts of green tea to match the results. The lab tests in mice demonstrated the following results: Reduced fat and weight gain Of those … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss, Women's Health
Hydroxycut Recalled by FDA
Liver Injuries lead to Hydroxycut Recall FDA warns consumers to stop using the following diet products immediately: Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix) Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets Hydroxycut Liquid Shots Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink) Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed Hydroxycut 24 Hydroxycut Carb Control Hydroxycut Natural Hydroxycut and Liver Problems Linda Katz, MD who is the interim chief medical officer of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition said that the FDA is urging consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products with the exception of Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products. 23 consumers reported negative side effects including liver damage and elevated liver enzymes which can indicate liver damage. One person even required a liver transplant. One 19-year-old man died after using Hydroxycut in 2007 but it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diet Products, Weight Loss