Weight Management

Being overweight or obese can pose serious health risks. Although diet and exercise is recommended for weight loss some people may benefit from weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery. Medline Plus states that weight loss surgery may be appropriate for…
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Reducing belly fat is important because belly fat can lead to various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and high blood pressure. Reducing belly fat can be a daunting task, but here are…
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At first, losing weight can seem like a daunting task. The sheer number of methods out there can leave you wondering where to begin. Weight loss is less about quick fixes and more about healthy lifestyle change. Rather than worry…
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In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the muscles of the abdomen as the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis and obliques. The transverse abdominis…
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The ancient Indian Sanskrit translation for yoga means “to yoke” or “union” referring to the belief that yoga is a way to unify body, mind and soul. Yoga can be done at most ages and fitness levels and can be…
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Overview Many people would love to get a six-pack of abdominal muscles. Unfortunately, many people try to achieve six-pack abs through incorrect measures. You first need to shed the existing flabbiness in your midsection. You can remove pudginess in your…
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Overview For weight loss, practice yoga that makes you sweat, and end your session with gentle, restorative poses. Gentle yoga poses help reduce stress and create awareness of the body, which can both lead to healthier eating habits. Use caution…
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Braces are a dental treatment that uses metal, wires and small rubber banding to move the teeth into the correct position, reducing the appearance of gaps in the teeth or under-bites. Braces stay on the teeth for a period of…
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Overview Belgian social scientist Adolphe Quetelet came up the idea of calculating the body mass index as weight in kilograms divided by the height in meters squared, with a BMI above 30 indicating obesity. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
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According to LifeBeat Online, your body needs a certain amount of fat to maintain health. Fat is an important source of energy and provides some nutrients that are only available from food, rather than from supplements. Too much fat can…
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The easiest way to gain weight is to simply eat more. However many people do not have the time to prepare six to eight small meals per day. Moreover, hard-gainers or those who cannot put on weight may still have…
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Hundreds of products claim to help you either lose weight or gain muscle — but only a few can help with both. This is because muscle-building supplements are often found in products high in calories, whereas fat burners sometimes cause…
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Herbal weight loss methods may have short-term or long-term benefits, but they may also impact your current health and well being. Temper your expectations with careful research before attempting to lose weight via herbal methods. Combine any weight loss regime…
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Overview The BMI, or body mass index, is important because your chances of having a longer and healthier life are better if you have a healthy BMI, according to “Essentials for Health and Wellness.” You have a higher risk of…
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Overview The body mass index, which is known as BMI, measures body fat and assesses your risk of getting obesity-related diseases. The index is a simple equation–weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. It was created under a…
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Colon cleansing is a process by which one induces diarrhea by ingesting some substance. This is done routinely in hospitals to prepare patients for bowel surgery or colonoscopy. A study by the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Hvidovre University Hospital…
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Fasting involves consuming no whole foods for a set period of time. Strict fasts permit only water, while others prescribe fresh juices or concoctions such as the lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup drink of the Master Cleanse. Many health…
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With all the emphasis placed by society on thinness, some people will try any method to lose weight, even if the consequences may be severe. Weight loss should always be attempted with health as a priority. A healthy approach to…
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Diet experts often disagree about what foods you should eat if you want to lose weight. Dr. Dean Ornish and Robert Pritikin urge you to eat more carbohydrates and fewer high-fat foods, but the late Dr. Robert Atkins and “South…
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The best workouts are those that get amazing results in the least amount of time and for the least amount of money. And, if you’re lucky, the workout will be fun, too. Believe it or not, Mother Nature often provides…
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Many exercises can help you reduce your belly fat. Some of the best exercises for losing stomach fat, however, do not directly impact the abdominal muscles. Abs training has its place in your weight-loss program, but it will only serve…
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If you’ve ever found yourself climbing six floors because a building’s elevator is broken, you know stair stepping is a challenging, cardiovascular workout. Most stair steppers focus on minimal-impact lower body movement. There are two main types of steppers: electronic…
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About 14.8 million Americans will experience some form of depression each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. To understand the difference between a mere bad mood and true clinical depression, however, it is important to be able…
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Overview Many different kinds of bacteria live in and on the body. Different types of bacteria have different requirements that they need for effective energy utilization. Anaerobic bacteria are common bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive and can…
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Overview Trying to lose excess weight is very challenging. And with so many weight loss programs out there, it’s difficult to distinguish which one is best. LA Weight Loss is a counselor-based lifestyle program that claims not to be a…
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Overview Dieters may be underestimating the role water plays in weight loss. Drinking water can crank up the metabolism to burn more fat and keep you energized for workouts, both of which can lower your body fat percentage, according to…
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In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the way fat is stored in the body. While fat cells are stored throughout the body–as…
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In many cases, gaining weight is not a good thing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1/3 of Americans are obese. However, there are legitimate reasons for some people to gain weight. People who are…
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Overview Weight Watchers is a weight-loss program that touts a healthy lifestyle along with watching food intake. Its concept is simple—instead of counting calories, you count points. Each food is assigned a point value, and each person is assigned a…
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Overview Lean body mass (LBM) is often thought to be defined as muscle, but it includes much more then that. Lean body mass is an accumulation of everything in the body except fat. This includes muscles, bones, organs, skin and…
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