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Non-Invasive CoolSculpting Procedure Is Turning Heads

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:01:45 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) – Whether it be love handles, a spare tire or the dreaded muffin top, fat has always had a way of hanging around. But, thanks to a new procedure using a controlled cooling applicator, there is a new non-invasive way to remove unwanted fat cells. Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore, a surgeon with The [...]

Is Chocolate Really a Health Food?

Ruth Waxman — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:36:34 +0000

For years now, chocolate-lovers around the globe have been attempting to justify their addiction with the dubious claim that chocolate is actually healthy. Well, it’s time to eat your hearts out because the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed Barry Callebaut’s claim that cocoa flavanols, found in dark chocolate, are indeed good for blood circulation!

Diet Soda May Make You Pack on the Pounds

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:24:44 +0000

By analyzing the results of a 10-year longitudinal study of 474 people, researchers were able to determine that the participants who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a waist size increase 70 percent greater than those who stayed away from diet soda.

Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and an author of the study, offered this theory as to why something without calories can lead to weight gain:

Reasons On How Thin People Stay Thin

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:16:11 +0000

Some people are just naturally thin, doesn’t that drive you crazy? Some people can eat what ever they want while others (like yours truly) have to work really hard to get thin and keep the weight off. Here are some reasons from RealSimple.com on how thin people stay thin: -They eat bulky foods. Foods like [...]

20 Percent Of Young Adults Battle High Blood Pressure

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:24:22 +0000

As someone who is a little bit younger than the rest of the staff here at Lite I think it’s safe to say I don’t eat as healthy as I should. I tend to eat a lotttt of garbage and junk in my diet, But I guess I’m not much different than people my age.