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3 to 6 months to lose weight gained in pregnancy is normal
Jun 19, 2009 |
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Once the baby arrives, many new mothers want to return to their former weight quickly -- just like film stars who appear in the media in bikinis just weeks after giving birth. But according to the German Institute for Quality ...
Heart disease patients carrying extra pounds do better, live longer
May 18, 2009 |
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Being overweight or obese is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated risk factors; however, in patients with established CVD, obesity appears to play a protective role. In fact, data suggest obese ...
Mind over muscle: Positive body image more effective than exercise in helping lose weight, quit smoking
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 24, 2009 |
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One in five women between the ages of 18 and 24 are smokers, and most say they keep lighting up for fear of gaining weight. But researchers at Temple University have found that when it comes to quitting, a little bit of ...
Full disclosure: People will make healthier choices if restaurants provide nutritional data
Mar 31, 2009 |
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As more and more Americans eat meals outside the home, the country also faces an epidemic of obesity. An association between eating out and weight-related diseases has led to demands for nutritional labeling of restaurant ...
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New study indicates link between weight gains during pregnancy and dieting history
Oct 01, 2008 |
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Women who have a history of dieting or other restricted eating practices are at risk of gaining an inappropriate amount of weight during pregnancy. In a study published in the October 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Di ...
When it's not just baby weight
Dec 22, 2008 |
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Body image is a tricky thing for many women. Like looking into a funhouse mirror, the way they perceive their bodies can make them think they're thinner or more obese than they actually are. Researchers led by Temple University's ...
Many women add too many pounds during pregnancy
May 28, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy - surprisingly little if they're already overweight or obese when they conceive.
Fabled 'Freshman 15' pound gain more often only 5, report researchers
Apr 06, 2008 |
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The “freshman 15” - the rapid weight gain believed to afflict many new college students when they begin school - appears to be a bit of an urban legend: a cautionary tale often told but not well substantiated.
Dieting may cause weight gain in teenagers
Mar 16, 2007 |
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U.S. scientists say adolescents who diet to lose weight might significantly increase their odds of gaining weight.
Wedding day weight wishes: Lose more than 20 pounds
Jan 24, 2008 |
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Order flowers, invitations, band and food, rent a reception hall, plan the honeymoon and buy a wedding dress. And drop more than 20 pounds before the big day.
Weight gain may be healthy when it comes to type 1 diabetes
Jun 07, 2008 |
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Gaining body fat may be a good thing, at least for people with type 1 diabetes, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Their study, being presented at the 68th Scientific Sessions ...
Researchers tie genes, lower reward response to weight gain
Oct 16, 2008 |
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The brains of obese people seem to respond to a tasty treat with less vigor than the brains of their leaner peers, suggesting obese people may overeat to compensate for a reduced reward response, according to a new brain ...
Who are you kidding? Overweight or obese moms who underestimate their weight status are more likely to over-gain during
Dec 22, 2008 |
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The research was carried out by a team of researchers led by Sharon Herring, MD, MPH, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Temple University. She said, "Compared to normal weight women who accurately assessed ...
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of having a heavy baby
Oct 31, 2008 |
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A study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research of more than 40,000 women and their babies found that women who gained more than 40 pounds during their pregnancies were nearly twice as likely to have a heavy baby. ...
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