With more than 60 percent of women in the United States classified as overweight and one-third of those women being obese,[1] a new survey from HealthyWomen (HW) sheds light on women’s understanding of obesity and the options available to regain their health. The survey found that while women are knowledgeable about the heart health impact [ Read More ]
It happens every year, millions of Americans make resolutions to lose weight. Most persons end that pledge after the first few weeks of the New Year but experts at My Weight Doctor say it may be that people are trying too hard to make quick changes. The experts say that making small, gradual changes to [ Read More ]
While it is common knowledge that women will inevitably gain weight during pregnancy, have you ever noticed that some women actually lean out during the first trimester? Yes, morning sickness may be the cause of it in some cases, but a hormone naturally released from the pituitary gland during pregnancy, called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), [ Read More ]
The Atkins Diet remains the only low-carbohydrate weight loss approach scientifically validated as safe and effective A spate of recent media coverage on the new Dukan Diet positions it as inspired by or a variation of the Atkins Diet. But Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., wants you to know there is no legitimate comparison between the two [ Read More ]
Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day program (February 19th) say they have a simple solution: lose weight. “Our research on patients who were obese with [ Read More ]
Losing weight is at the top of many a New Year’s resolution list. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, what else can one do to make sure those good intentions have a lasting impact throughout the year? Below are research-based tips from investigators at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center that [ Read More ]
All-natural True Lemon can help with some of women’s top health concerns including weight, high blood pressure and even wrinkles. Used in water, teas and recipes, True Lemon is made from fresh lemons selected for their superior flavor. The lemon juices and oils are then cold-pressed and crystallized to capture the lemon’s taste at the [ Read More ]