WEIGHT LOSS WHY EXERCISE? LOSE BELLY FAT HEALTHY EATING
The Obesity Crisis continues to deepen across the world. It is not longer a disease affecting the wealthiest population from developed nations, it affects people across all social classes in all countries. So what is causing it, what problems is it creating, what are the treatments and solutions and are they effective?
It is a common misconception that it is OK for children to be overweight as they will lose weight when they get older. In most cases children that are overweight or obese at the age of 5 will continue to be obese into adulthood. There is no such thing as "puppy fat" for children, only babies should carry some extra protective fat. As soon as children are walking and running they should be slim and fit. It is now...
Studies show that although more men are starting to take their health more seriously most still do not care. The most striking observation is that in wealthier households men are becoming more likely to be obese even if their partners are fit and healthy. Why don't men care about their weight? Are men living in denial or just lazy?
More people are failing to lose weight with diet and exercise programs and instead opting to go under the knife. Gastric band operations are becoming more common. However, are people sufficiently aware of the risks involved? Also the are reports that many people are find ways to continue to over-eat even after gastric band surgery.
Scientists at Newcastle University in England have discovered an ingredient in some varieties of seaweed that can reduce dietary fat absorption by up to 75%. It is hoped that if the ingredient can be extracted from seaweed and passed by food health bodies it could become a common supplement that can be added to just about any food. “Some of the existing obesity pills work by inhibiting the enzyme lipase, which digests fat; but the fat is diverted into...
We have always known that red wine has some special properties which can, when drunk in small quantities, improve your health. However, Swiss scientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland have managed to extract a compound from red wine which can prevent weight gain from occurring, even when subjects consume more calories and exercise less. There really could be a perfect diet pill on the market soon. It is every dieters dream to be able to...
Since TV presenter Fern Britton announced that gastric band surgery helped her lose five stone, GP’s have reported a sudden increase enquiries about the procedure. Many patients are now very keen to have the surgery themselves, in a slightly desperate attempt to lose weight. Few people are aware of the serious health implication of such an invasive, and irreversible procedure. Many of the enquiries for the procedure have been referred to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where consultant surgeon David...
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