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WDBJ7 Health Blog: 245 lbs Weigh-In
WDBJ7 BloggerI lost around 5 pounds this month which to me is like a huge fail. However, I know life happens. I tried boosting my metabolism by consuming cinnamon. Which in reality, helped boost my metabolism, but in a way that made me feel hungry all the time. A...Tags: Physiology, Weight, Obesity, Health
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Report: Michigan obesity nearly 60 percent by 2030
DETROIT (AP) — A new report says nearly 60 percent of Michigan residents could be obese by 2030 and health care costs could soar if the state doesn't start shedding pounds. The report released Tuesday by Trust for America's Health and the Robert...
Tags: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Health Organizations, Weight, Diseases and Illnesses
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Report: Obesity rising dramatically in Illinois, nation
Tribune reporterA new report released Tuesday offers sobering projections for an adult obesity rate in the United States that's expected to increase dramatically in Illinois and around the country by 2030. This is the ninth year that "F as in Fat: How Obesity...Tags: Family, Barack Obama, Heart Disease, Health Insurance Cost, Overweight
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F is for Fat: Study Says 46% of CA will be Obese by 2030
FOX40 NewsIn less than 20 years, almost half the state of California would qualify as obese, according to a new report called "F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2012". Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows 23.8% of adults in...Tags: Weight, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity
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Howard County health briefs
Look good, feel better The free program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them combat appearance-related side effects of treatment. Participants receive a bag of cosmetics donated by major manufacturers as well as instruction and...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Health and Medical Professionals, Parkinson's Disease, Bipolar Disorder
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Losing belly fat, belt sizes can be beneficial to health
You may have seen ads flashing off to the side of a web page while you searched online or caught a commercial on TV — they all promise to melt away belly fat. While logically you know there isn't a magic solution, it is still intriguing and...Tags: Hydrocortisone, American Cancer Society, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Heart Disease, Cancer
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Wellness program making inroads in Howard County
Each day while getting dressed, Elkridge Elementary School para-educator Adrienne Grein slips on one of the most important items of her wardrobe — a pedometer, which is part of a popular health and wellness program that has become a hit in the...Tags: Career and Workplace, Education, Employees, Teaching and Learning, Health and Safety at Work
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Heart disease screenings offered
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is offering heart disease screenings Sept. 13 as part of its Take Heart program. For $25, participants will be screened for these risk factors: blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, cholesterol levels,...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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Study nothing to yawn about
How many of you feel as though you get enough sleep every night? Raise your hand. Anyone? By now, most of us know that not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep nightly can affect our health in a variety of ways. And perhaps you know...
Tags: Northwestern University, Sleep Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, Heart Disease, Medical Research
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Y to fight childhood obesity with new grant
The Y of Central Maryland is expanding a childhood obesity program with a $280,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. The two year grant from the region’s largest health insurer, will allow the Y of Central Maryland extend its Fit N Fun...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight, Obesity
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Considering bariatric surgery? Read this first
Often, those who are very overweight have tried dieting for years before giving up in frustration. But more obese people are turning to bariatric surgery to jump-start their weight-loss programs. The surgery is low-risk but isn't for everyone. It...
Tags: Weight Loss Surgery, Medical Procedures and Tests, Food and Drug Administration, Physiology, Symptoms
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FDA approves new obesity drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved a new drug Wednesday to help people battle chronic obesity. Used in conjuction with a healthy diet and exercise, the drug Belviq will help people lose weight by activating a receptor in the brain that will...
Tags: Healthy Diet, Food and Drug Administration, Placebo, Health, Overweight
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