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Would You Be Willing to Skip Eating If It Meant Living Longer?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:24:49 +0000

We all want to live longer, but one way to do it may not sit well with you — it involves eating less. A lot less. In fact, on some days, you’ll eat almost nothing at all. Calorie restriction has been shown to prolong the lives of animals by as much as 40 percent, and [...]

Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend

Shauna Wright — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:56:55 +0000

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy. A new study finds people who pair up while dieting have better results than those who go it alone. The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island discovered that when people were assigned to a “health coach,” [...]

Could the Key to Losing Weight Be A Good Night's Sleep?

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:05:58 +0000

The weight loss industry has come out with a seemingly unending supply of new miracle products meant to help us in our pursuits to fit into a smaller pair of jeans, but, according to a new study, the most

Colorado Insurance Company Paying People To Lose Weight

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:22:34 +0000

Obesity is still a huge topic in America. It seems every other day we get a new report on what foods are deemed as good, and what foods are deemed as good. It can get rather boring right? It seems like the same news over and over again. Well it's about time for someone to get creative in our attempts to end obesity, and get Americans healthy.

Crazy Weight Loss Tricks That Work

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:45:46 +0000

We are getting very close to "eating season," with holiday meals and parties at every turn. Turkeys, pasta, pies, oh my! If you're interested in enjoying yourself in the coming weeks, and you're not looking to pack on the pounds, consider using these weight loss tricks from Yahoo Shine that really work:

Dieting May Be A Sign That A Breakup Is Near

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:23 +0000

This time of the year has to be the worst time to diet. Maybe you’re like me, I haven’t been to the gym in a few days, and all I can do is eat a bunch of junk food, as I prepare my stomach for the feasts of all feasts. But if your significant other is trying to diet, maybe you should be on the lookout.

New Diet Pill In Development That Works With No Exercise

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:21 +0000

Everybody’s waiting for that magic pill that lets us eat whatever we want and not exercise and still lose weight. I’d hit up a drive thru every night if there was such a pill. Well the beauty of science, they always tell you they are “Working on it!”. According to MSNBC, An experimental drug was [...]

The U.S. Is The Most Obese Country

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:24:25 +0000

Congrats, American once again proved the world that we can accomplish anything. From the good, to the bad, we always strive! According to a new study, the United States is the world leader in obesity. Ouchhhhh. Researchers found that 25 percent of Americans are overweight or obese compared with 20 percent of British people and [...]

Mindless Habits That Cause Weight Gain

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:40:17 +0000

I’ve been on a diet, and exercising like crazy lately. But much of our diets really depend on what we do each and every day. Sometimes we’re on autopilot, and make bad choices without even knowing it. Some of the things we do without thinking are causing us to stay fat. Here are some of [...]

How To Break Bad Eating Habits

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:24:14 +0000

If you’re looking to break those bad eating habits then we have a simple formula that may help thanks to The University of Southern California. According to ABC News, they say it’s a bad idea to try to just focus on good intentions and a strong sense of self-control because it won’t work. Your habits [...]

Six Lazy Ways To Shed Pounds

Mark Richards — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:56:42 +0000

I was skimming through eatingwell.com and I found some dieting tips for a lazy guy like me. Discover 6 ways to slim down without much effort. 1) Take a Multivitamin: Taking a daily multivitamin may actually aid weight loss. Several studies have shown that dieters who take a multivitamin either lose more weight or feel less [...]

Apples Increase Muscle Tone and Reduce Fat: Study

Mark Richards — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:36:58 +0000

I was just joking with co-workers that I know I’m getting old because I use a knife to cut up my apples. I’m afraid my teeth will fall out. On Halloween I bob for applesauce! Joking aside, lab tests on mice prove apples really are good for you. New research suggests that ursolic acid, which is [...]