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Articles related to "Obesity"
Obesity: Not a Life Sentence If you have been overweight since childhood and want to lose weight, it can be done. It isn't going to be easy but you can increase your chances with these tips. obesity • childhood obesity • body shape • healthy weight • muscle
Prevent Childhood Obesity Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime. prevent childhood obesity • overweight children • national epidemic • obesity children • obese category
Hope For Obesity Sufferers Although the numbers continue to climb, there are possibilities to consider when suffering from obesity. obesity • type2 diabetes • obese • losing weight • heart disease
Is Your Dog or Cat Overweight? Pets get fat for the same reasons people do: overeating and lack of exercise. overweight dogs • fat cats • obesity in pets • dog obesity • cat obesity
Protect Your Child from Obesity Don't wait until your child is already overweight to begin good eating habits. Guarding against childhood obesity begins before your baby is born. obesity in children • protecting your child from obesity • preventing overweight children • how to prevent your child from a weight problem • obese children
DIETS, MOLECULES AND OBESITY This article is the first in a series of three dealing with the worldwide problem of obesity. The risks that this disease represent, the fact that there is a lot of ignorance about it and that there are is no magic bullet to rid the world of this major problem. obesity • risk factor • epidemic • misinformation and ignorance • diets
DIETS, MOLECULES AND OBESITY: PART II This is the second part of a three-part series. It deals with the fact that most obese people are so because of a genetic susceptibility. The susceptibility is brought about because our genes have not evolved to be adapted to an environment in which there is easy access to food rich in energy and very little need of physical work to obtain it. obesity • genes • carbohydrates • fats • fat reserve
Childhood Obesity Who's to blame for the rising numbers of overweight children; genetics, technology, society, fast food? How about looking at ourselves and make the right changes instead? child • overweight • obese • society • food
Nickel-a-Meal Against Obesity As tobacco legal strategies come under fire, local and national empowerment strategies are offered as ways to best address obesity and related health challenges. community empowerment • obesity • diabetes • brazil • fome zero
Obesity and Breast Cancer Overweight breast cancer patients are more likely to have a more aggressive form of the disease and die sooner, new research indicates. weight and breast cancer • inflammatory breast cancer • obesity and breast cancer • fat and breast cancer • breast cancer bmi
Tobacco Deal Won't Help Obesity Economic and behavioral assessments of penalties negotiated by cigarette manufacturers suggest they are not a magic solution in dealing with health and weight issues. tobacco • legal • settlements • master • economic
Ephedra---Help for Dieters? This article describes the use of the herbal remedy,ephedra, for weight-loss and discusses its associated risks. ephedra • obesity • ma-huang • weight-loss
Lazy Town Lazy Town could be dismissed as just another brainless children's programme but this well thought out advert for healthy living is a multi million dollar revolution. about lazy town • about marcus scheving • robbie rotten • icelandic children's show • sportacus
The Problem With Fad Diets Atkins, Sugar Busters! and diet pills are all part of a multi-billion dollar industry but they have done little to fix the obesity problem in America. fad diets • sugar busters! • atkins' diet • fad diet successes • diet pills + problems
The Risks of Liposuction The risks of liposuction or cosmetic surgery can go beyond money or hospital time. Women who suffer or die after liposuction pay a huge price for weight loss surgery. risks of liposuction • complications of weight loss surgery • cosmetic surgery • weight loss programs • when liposuction goes wrong
A Confederacy of Dunces John Kennedy Toole's prize-winning novel from 1980 is still fresh today. A sadly comic masterpiece, it also serves up a nostalgic look at the New Orleans that once was. confederacy of dunces • john kennedy toole • new orleans • big easy • obesity
Big Ballet Company goes BIG Bringing a humorous outlook on how a woman should view her body, the Big Ballet Company struts their combined weight of over 2,000 pounds! the big ballet company • russia • makhail baryshnikov • tamara karsavina • tchaikovsky
De-stressing Not Distressing "It's not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage depression and anxiety," says Kristin Vickers-Douglas, Ph.D., depression • anxiety • improve mood • 30 minutes of exercise • exercise
Diabetes and Weight Management Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
EMDR EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a fascinating technique for dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other intense traumas which are often part of agoraphobia. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Exploring Demonalia We all cope with inner demons of one sort or another. We can either fight them or find ways to benefit from what they have to teach us. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
More Bad News About Television Refers to research regarding poor sleep for children who watch television before going to bed. Other detrimental aspects of television watching for chilren. children • television • sleep • obesity • violence
Moving Classrooms Phil Rynearson, 4th and 5th grade teacher in Rochester, MN, has decided to try an experiment. Let's allow kids move as much as they want in the classroom. mayo clinic • rochester • mn • dr. james levine • elton hills elementary school
Reiki Some information and links to information on an ancient healing technique. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Turn Your TV Off Week Annual Turn Off Your TV Week happens April 23-29 this year. Read on for some creative and fun ways to pass the time without television. turn off the tv week • boob tube • television • childhood obesity • tv free family fun
Anorexia's Sisters: Bulimia and BED, Part II There are more similarities between anorexia, bulimia, and BED than meet the eye. Second of a two-part series. anorexia • bulimia • binge eating • binge eating disorder • bed
Body Fat: definition, measurement, and risks associated Determine your risk for obesity and other health related diseases. Some simple tools to see where you are. body fat • body composition • body fat percentage • bmi • body mass index
Be Heart Smart II More information, resources, and links for a healthy heart. Learn about other risk factors associated with heart disease. This article is the last in a two-part series.
Lack of Sleep Can Kill A new British study released on September 24th states that people double their risk of dying by not sleeping seven hours a night. importance of sleep • teen sleep requirements • not sleeping can kill • effects of not sleeping • health problems from not sleeping
Alcohol and Health Problems Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide. alcohol health problems • alcohol health risks • drinking health problems • drinking health risks • alcohol health
Curves in the Road Thoughts on accepting and dealing with change and challenge. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Dirty Dishes Thoughts about what panic is like and my initial impressions about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Further Explorations in Demonalia Thoughts on the inner voices that often run our lives and how to live more happily with them. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Helping Your Child Become Active Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need. childhood obesity • heart disease • food pyramid • type 2 diabetes • depression
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Causes & Cures Many people have IBS and a host of related problems. Use the check list to see if you have the condition & get professional health tips on how to fix it. low energy levels • causes of low energy levels • causes of bloating • causes of tiredness • farting
Medical Assistance Plan (MAP) MAP makes Reiki seem downright traditional. It is genuinely magical and, for me, has been nothing short of miraculous. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Organic Foods in Schools A private, West Hollywood elementary school has decided to battle obesity. The district has developed a fresh, whole food approach to hot lunch. hot lunch • obesity • fresh food • west hollywood • nutrition
Please Don't Yell at Me About life lessons, old fears and learning to advocate for oneself - or not.... agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
The Most Effective Form of Therapy Guest columnist, Neal Sideman, is President of the Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder (APD) Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping people overcome panic disorder, agoraphobia and related conditions. He sent me two items to share with you. First a richly informative discussion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and second a lovely piece called "The Attitude of Allowing." Thanks, Neal, for both these wonderful articles. agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Talk to Doctor About Weight Loss Obesity is a sensitive subject for many overweight people, but it is important o discuss weight loss with your doctor so he can rule out any health problems and help you. talk to doctor about weight loss • help set gaols • meal plans • weight loss methods • personal fitness level
No Bones About It: The Making of a Vegetarian This article details one woman's introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle.It also takes a look at some of the reasons for deciding to avoid meat. vegetarian • health • women • food
How Hunger Works Losing weight isn't easy for biological (not motivational) reasons. Diets fail because low-calorie food, hunger pangs, set point, & body chemistry can inhibit weight loss how hunger works • diets • why diets fail • losing weight • low-calorie food
Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens,Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders. anorexia • bulimia • eating • eating disorder • disorders
Asian Americans and Diabetes Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities. diabetes • heart disease • asian americans • communication • diet
Bottled Water in Schools With soft drinks gone, the beverage industry is trying to fill the void. The new campaign is to convince elementary and middle school students to buy bottled water. bottled water • soft drinks • nestle • dc comics • pixar
Canine Drill Teams If you're looking for something fun to do with your dog and know at least one other person looking to do the same, you may want to start a canine drill team. k-9 drill team • k-9 drill teams • canine drill team • canine drill teams • dog sports
Scooby-doo gets kids drinking Kids Only! Inc. uses cartoon characters to convince kids that drinking water is cool. cartoon • kids only! inc. • water • scooby-doo • superman
TURNER WHAT ??? Turner's Syndrome children's disablilities • turner's syndrome • chromosomal abnormalities
When is it ever enough? Our lives are filled with daily stress and anxiety. What are we working for, and why? stress • diet • eating • issues • work |
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