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LA JOLLA, Calif., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Humans are built to hunger for fat, packing it on during times of feast and burning it during periods of famine. But when deluged by foods rich in fat and sugar, the modern waistline often far exceeds the need to store energy for lean times, and the result has been an epidemic of diabetes, heart disease and other obesity-related problems. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified the...
Fit Yummy Mummy is launched a new product this week aimed at targeting fat loss for moms in specific target areas. The promotional price is available through Friday Elizabethtown, KY (PRWEB) April 13, 2012 Fit Yummy Mummy, a fitness company devoted to exercises for moms, launched a new product Tuesday. The Fit Yummy Mummy Trouble Spot Solution offers workouts designed to target specific problem areas. The product is available at a promotional price through Friday. New moms can struggle to...
Common childhood obesity may now be considered genetic. A researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia led the study, considered to be the largest of its kind, to determine the origins of this pediatric condition. According to his research, there are at least two new genetic variations responsible for increasing the risk of common childhood obesity. Lead investigator and associate director of the Center for Applied Genomics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Struan F....
DENVER, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) today released a set of weight-loss tips that are effective for improving and reversing type 2 diabetes. Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss When Suffering from Type 2 Diabetes Consult a physician that specializes in obesity medicine - Obesity medicine physicians specialize in treating obesity and associated diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Obesity medicine specialists can assess a...
A physical activity and diet program implemented by health educators in physician offices appears to be associated with modest reductions in waist circumference among obese patients, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Despite awareness about the importance of reducing obesity and promoting healthy lifestyles, most primary care physicians do not adequately counsel obese patients, researchers write in their study...
Holly Rigsby’s busy mom exercise company Fit Yummy Mummy, will host a web seminar with B.J. Gaddour, noted metabolic training and fat loss expert. Elizabethtown, KY (PRWEB) February 24, 2012 Fit Yummy Mummy, founded by Holly Rigsby, will be hosting a web seminar on the topic of metabolic workouts for moms with fitness expert B.J. Gaddour (click here for more details). The live event will take place on Monday, February 27th at 11am EST. The event will aim to provide moms with post...
Esther Rebato is a well-known figure in the field of Physical Anthropology. She not only holds the prestigious Alex Hrdlièka academic medal of the Czech Republic, but she is also the Chair of the Spanish Association of Physical Anthropology. This lecturer at the Department of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has carried out numerous pieces of work into nutritional habits, life quality and other associated aspects. Over...
Exercise is the key to overcoming the adverse metabolic effects passed on to offspring by their overweight mothers, with research showing for the first time these effects can be almost completely reversed through physical activity. Being an obese mother can have a powerful impact on the next generation, altering central appetite circuits and contributing to increased fat deposits, glucose intolerance and metabolic disease in offspring. However, a study from the University of New South...
Research from University of Leicester tackles growing problem A study led by the University of Leicester has found that anti-obesity drugs coupled with lifestyle advice are effective in reducing weight and BMI. Dr Laura Gray and colleagues from the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Leicester have published a paper in the journal Obesity Review which looks at the effectiveness of anti –obesity drugs and a modified lifestyle on weight loss and body mass index. The...
In response to overwhelming demand, the deadline for entering the $25,000 SafSlim Lean Belly Challenge™ has been extended to February 7, 2012. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 In response to overwhelming demand, the deadline for entering the $25,000 SafSlim Lean Belly Challenge™ has been extended to February 7, 2012. The 90-Day Challenge, officially launched by SafSlim™ enthusiast Montel Williams and ReBody CEO Naomi Whittel on January 10, challenges Americans to lose...
