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Lose Weight by Limiting Eating Hours?
If you want to lose weight, watching what you eat may not be enough. According to a new study in the journal Cell Metabolism, you should also watch the clock...
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Obesity: Causes & Solutions for a Weighty Issue
By 2030, 42% of Americans will be obese and 11% will be severely obese, a new study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine forecasts. If these trends prove accurate,...
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Successful Weight Loss is No Secret
Today, when two thirds of all Americans qualify as either overweight or obese, many of us are trying to lose weight or know somebody who is. And as with any...
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A Healthy Diet and Exercise Plan for Your Wedding
Although weddings occur throughout the year, many couples plan their big day in May and June. Whether you’re the bride, a member of the wedding party or a guest, you’ll...
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Increased Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower BMI
In what may be the best news about chocolate since perhaps its discovery, a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows an association between more frequent chocolate...
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Teamwork Works for Weight Loss
Want to lose weight? Try joining a weight-loss “team” and competing against others, suggests a new study published in the research journal, Obesity. Researchers at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical...
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A Healthy Heart in Your 30s
This February, in observance of American Heart Month and Go Red Day, we provide information on how you can maintain a vital cardiovascular system throughout your 30s and beyond. By...
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Excess Calories, Not Protein, Contributes to Weight Gain
Weight gain is a major concern for many of us, especially after all the excess during the holidays. But is it just certain foods that cause us to get fat,...
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Mid-Morning Snacking Impedes Weight Loss
Women who snack during mid-morning versus the afternoon are less likely to lose weight, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Snacking can...
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Employed Mothers: Healthier and Happier?
While we often equate work with stress and frustration, a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Family Psychology seems to indicate otherwise – for mothers at...
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The “Freshman 15” - Fact or Fiction?
We first heard about it as the “Freshman 10” before it ballooned to the “Freshman 15,” just like our waistlines were supposed to. But does college weight gain really happen...
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Marital Status Determines Weight Gain or Loss
Whether you’re planning on getting married or going through a divorce, these major life changes can influence whether you gain or lose weight. But, when it comes to large weight...