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Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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posted 12/31/2008, comments (0)

Types of Obesity

It's hard to believe that we live in such a super specialized society, that there are actually different types of obesity to characterize. Isn't fat just fat? Well, the quick answer to that question is- not really. Different people have different body types. Similarly, different people can become obese in unique ways. How one person... Read more Chevron

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The HealthGal

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posted 12/29/2008, comments (6)

Taking Off the Kid Gloves - Two Dieticians "Tell it Like It Is"

Two dieticians were asked by a functional food site to do more than just offer - eat less, exercise more; steer clear of fast food and french fries. Though Americans have heard these mantras time and again, obesity rates indicate that many of us are failing miserably in maintaining our health. Suzanne Dixon and Dave Ellis, two... Read more Chevron

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46 year old with disability in spin and weight needs to come off.

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posted 12/25/2008, comments (0)

Thought for the day!

This day is a gift and we should treasure it as one. Tomorrow will be here soon enough and we can do what we can in that day. Let us start today to do what we can to loose what ever weight that we can and be happy with that.

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The HealthGal

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posted 12/23/2008, comments (0)

Diet Pill Alert!!

The FDA has put out a warning regarding a number of dietary supplements which are considered "diet aids" and which may be contaminated with some serious ingredients. The drugs on the list are available over-the-counter or by internet sales. They may have on their labels the comforting words "all natural" or "herbal ingredients" but... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/22/2008, comments (0)

Buffets and not Exercising Explains Rural America's Weight

Go to the MidWest and the typical lifestyle habit you will see - people eating many, if not most of their meals at buffets and cafeterias and people who are not exercising because they don't find their physical community "exercise friendly." This new study out of Washington University St. Louis also offers that people spend much of their... Read more Chevron

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