Healthy Weight Loss News
- Last day to register for weight loss contest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:06PMLast minute entries for Justin Rudd's Long Beach Losers Contest accepted Wednesday at Polly's in Shore. Video
- Schools Planning for New Law Aimed at Childhood Obesity Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:45PMIt's no secret the country has an obesity problem. But Ohio is taking steps to change that, starting with children. Senate Bill 210, which goes into effect Sept. 17, is aimed at addressing a growing need. "All the research shows that more than 70 percent of overweight kids become overweight adults, so the childhood obesity doesn't go away," said Dr. A. Shayesteh, weight loss specialist. "It ...
- Schools Planning for New Law Aimed at Childhood Obesity Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:40PMIt's no secret the country has an obesity problem. But Ohio is taking steps to change that, starting with children. Senate Bill 210, which goes into effect Sept. 17, is aimed at addressing a growing need.
- 'Unprecedented' challenge to save Chilean miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:04PMThe effort to save 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean mine is an unprecedented challenge, mining safety experts said Tuesday.
- 'Unprecedented' challenge to save Chilean miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:13PM(AP:SAN JOSE MINE, Chile) The effort to save 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean mine is an unprecedented challenge, mining safety experts said Tuesday. It means months of drilling, then a harrowing three-hour trip in a cage up a narrow hole carved through solid rock.
- 5. 'Unprecedented' challenge to save Chilean miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12PMSAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) - The effort to save 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean mine is an unprecedented challenge, mining safety experts said Tuesday. It means months of drilling, then a harrowing three-hour trip in a cage up a narrow hole carved thro...
- 'Unprecedented' challenge to save Chilean miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:35PMSAN JOSE MINE, CHILE - The effort to save 33 Chilean men trapped deep in a mine is an unprecedented challenge, mining safety experts said. It means months of drilling, then a harrowing three-hour trip in a cage up a narrow hole carved...
- Woman feels trapped at home Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:13PMFew people see Geraldine Robbins, but those who do don't often see her for who she is. They just see her as a "fat woman," says the city woman.[...]
- 'Unprecedented' challenge to save Chilean miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe effort to save 33 Chilean men trapped deep in a mine is an unprecedented challenge, mining safety experts said Tuesday. It means months of drilling, then a harrowing three-hour trip in a cage up a narrow hole carved through solid rock.If all of that is successful, the freed men will emerge...
- Healthy Outlook: Take care of yourself, your money Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:51AMConsumers are increasingly concerned about their financial well being, particularly as the so-called economic recovery continues to seem very similar to recession, but financial experts say an important component of people’s financial health is their own personal health.
- Idahoans fight fat, at home and in the office Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:19AMAs obesity rises nationally and in Idaho, some local residents and organizations are battling the bulge with healthy lifestyle changes.
- The You Docs: Write down your goals to increase your odds of success Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:19AMGot $2 and 10 minutes? That's all you may need to double your weight loss on your next diet, triple the odds you'll stick with that new Zumba routine or boost your chances for staying healthy despite having diabetes or asthma. What are you blowing your $2 budget on? A notebook and a pen.
- Jason Wanlass: Want to lose weight? Eat breakfast Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:19AM4 tips from the National Weight Control Registry to help you lose weight.
- Thai-ASEAN News Network Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:53PMInternational health and fitness club operator Fitness First has been working this year in tandem with the popular reality TV series 'The Biggest Loser Asia', which was first aired in November 2009 on the Hallmark Channel.
- Exercising your right to good health Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:32PMAGE should not stop anyone from being fit and active. In fact, older people can benefit the most from regular exercise, compared to people from any other age group.
- Prime time for parenting Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:23PMA mother of three by 25, supermodel Natalia Vodianova exemplifies the young mum trend, writes Sarina Lewis.
- Walkers raise awareness of gluten-related disease Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:06PMHUNTINGTON -- Dozens of walkers took advantage of sunny, warm weather at Ritter Park on Sunday to raise awareness for an autoimmune disease that affects 1 in 133 Americans.
- Subway's Jared Fogle in Augusta to kick of Fresh Fit Challenge Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:29PMAugusta's Lake Forest Hills Elementary School helped kick off a campaign for students to stay healthy and fit. Subway's spokesperson Jared Fogle surprised the students and shared his weight loss story.
- Can Rafael Nadal Win the US Open? Handicapping the Flushing Field Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:10PMWith the draw less than 48 hours from completion I thought I’d get a little headstart and post a pre-preview of the US Open. First to answer the title question of “can Rafael Nadal win the US Open”, the cheap answer is it’s possible, but not likely this year.
- David Epstein: Rhabdomyolysis problem is real, and not unique to Haynesworth Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:41PMQuestion: What do Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and nearly two dozen football players from McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Ore., have in common?
- 2010 football previews - Remsen-Union Rockets Rockets return wealth of experience Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:37PMWith just two starters to replace on each side of the ball, the season outlook is very positive for the Remsen-Union Rockets. "We have a really experienced team back," said head coach Colin Youde, who begins his fifth year at the helm of the program.
- College sport: Winter tourney week adds to action Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:17PMSchool is out for a few days as thousands of sports-mad students head off for winter tournament week in varied sports around the country."This is the busiest time of our sporting year," said NZ SS Sports Council chief executive...
- Bruce Jenkins: Federer-Nadal showdown in U.S. Open final suddenly seems possible Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:41PMFor years, fans have fantasized about a Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal matchup in the U.S. Open final. Their historically compelling rivalry has taken them all over the world, from Centre Court to Roland Garros to the palaces of Shanghai and Monte Carlo, but never Flushing Meadows, where's the year's final proclamations are made.
- North County Lose to Win taking registrations; kick-off event Saturday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:33PMParticipants have until Friday to register for the third session of the North County Lose to Win Challenge.
- UA Steele Childrens Research Center receives $1 million NIH grant to expand curcumin study Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:29PMTUCSON - The Steele Children's Research Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine has received a $1 million, four-year continuation grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance its research into the efficacy of curcumin in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
- Bitter Orange Improves Weight Loss Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:23PMDear Pharmacist, I have been taking a dietary supplement to lose weight and it works great. I’ve lost 34 pounds and feel great! I heard on The Today Show that one of the ingredients in my formula (bitter orange) was harmful. Should I stop taking my supplement?
- Health Buzz: Deli Meat Tests Positive for Bacteria Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:14AM8 foods to help you lose weight; how health reform will change your doctor's office.
- Can Crash Diets Be a Good Way to Lose Weight? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:59AMDropping pounds quickly could cost you, even within a week.
- Researchers study cinnamon extracts Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:23AMA study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.
- Could drinking water before meals help you lose weight? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:45AMClose the diet books and skip the pills. The latest weight-loss trick may be as simple as gulping a couple of glasses of water before you eat.
- Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 Preseason: 13 Quick Observations Against Miami Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:38AMFor the Jacksonville Jaguars, this past Saturday was more than just another week and another one-point exhibition loss. Aside from the ferocious thunderstorm that pushed their scheduled 7:30 p.m. kickoff back nearly two hours, the Jaguars' first televised contest in newly-christened EverBank Field was also the first start for 2010 first-rounder Tyson Alualu. In no particular order, that's where ...
- Study finds that ordinary tap water can help you shed pounds Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:22AMFrom special diets to special diet pills and drills at the gym, the quest to lose weight has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar industry, but scientists are reporting weight loss success with an elixir that costs next to nothing: tap water.
- LifeCoach: type 2 diabetes Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:38AMOur panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice.
- Watch that pancreas Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:49PMGastric-like symptoms may indicate an underlying serious problem involving the pancreas.
- Hidden bacteria Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:48PMTo prevent leptospirosis and melioidosis, you need to know where they lurk in your surroundings.
- Number of 300-pound NFL lineman still ballooning Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:02PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. Ten or 20 years ago, Nate Newton and William “The Refrigerator” Perry were on a short list of larger-than-life rarities in the NFL. The 300-plus-pound behemoths made headlines simply for existing.
- In case of Wayne standout Miller, his best likely still to come Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:02PMHUBER HEIGHTS — As a special teams meeting roared on in the Wayne High School football meeting room behind him, Seth Stuart thought about eye-opening plays.The Wayne senior running back is one of quarterback Braxton Miller’s better friends on the team. He has been around the program since Miller entered the 2007 Warriors opener against Colerain at halftime and took over as the starter.
- Senseless death leaves a life on hold Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:33PMIn his eyes she was flawless. Where Lauren James saw imperfections, her partner Simon Dal Zotto saw only the woman he wanted to marry.
- West Africa: Peanut Pastes And Milk Powders to Save Children Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:45AMAid agencies in Niger and Chad have begun giving tens of thousands of malnourished children a product called Plumpy'doz to save them from sliding into often-fatal severe malnutrition.
- CDC study finds American traumatic brain injury population on the rise Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:04AMThe number of Americans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is growing, according to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) believes the following issues will have a profound impact on the nearly 200,000 Michigan residents who have suffered a TBI and the many more who may suffer one in the future.
- Stephens College gets $1 million donation — if employees lose weight Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:36AMColumbia -- An anonymous donor has promised to give $1 million to a Missouri women's college if school employees collectively shed at least 250 pounds by the end of the year.
- Learning to lose big Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:06AMALGONA—Ali Vincent, winner of the fifth season of “The Biggest Loser,” spoke to a crowd of over 100 people on Saturday, Aug. 14 at O. B. Laing Middle School.
- How to pack nutrition into your child's 15-minute meal break Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:54AMPacking a school lunch that's nutritionally balanced, easily transported and quickly consumed in a tight lunch period is a tough assignment -- but parents who do their homework can fuel children for a satisfying day. And that means an A on the parental report card.
- Bitter orange improves weight loss Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:32AMDear Pharmacist: I have been taking a dietary supplement to lose weight, and it works great. I've lost 34 pounds and feel great! I heard on The Today Show that one of the ingredients in my formula (bitter ...
- Practice Report Oklahoma Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:27AMPosition battle: Defensive tackle
- One week to a new you Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:25AMIf you flip on a reality-TV show about weight loss, you can expect to see an exercise montage and get a helpful nutrition tidbit or two. But if you ever try to emulate the success at home, you'll realize the cameras have forgotten to depict one critical thing: reality.
- NXP swings to Q2 operating profit Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:14AMNXP swings to Q2 operating profitNXP swings to Q2 operating profit
- MAC: Golden's rule: 'Win at everything' fuels Temple success Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:05AMThere is no questioning the motivational methods of Owls coach Al Golden. Eric Kay says Temple -- once a doormat, and even worse -- may be poised to take full-blown control of the Mid-American Conference. Al Golden - Mid-American Conference - Temple - Religion and Spirituality - Hinduism
- Asheville firefighters, Hendersonville city council seek to set an example with Lighten Up 4 Life Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:56PMFor Roger Cantrell, staying in shape is a job requirement.
- Cubs fed like royalty, don't play like it Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:12PMTeam served caviar in pregame spread, then lose to NL-best Padres The Cubs have the highest average ticket price in baseball, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that the team served caviar in its pregame spread before Monday night's game against the Padres at Wrigley Field.