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  Should you cut fat to lose fat or cut carbs to lose fat? This has been a debate for most of the new millennium. Initially, a low-fat diet was recommended for those who were obese.

  Low-Fat or Low-Carb: What is the Healthiest Choice for You and Your Heart?

  By Joanne Sgro HERWriter on February 9, 2012 - 12:34pm
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Programs that teach parenting skills early on may help prevent obesity in poor U.S. kids, a study published Monday suggests.

  Behavior programs may cut child obesity risk

  on February 7, 2012 - 8:28am
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  (Reuters) - Orexigen Therapeutics Inc said it reached an agreement with U.S. health regulators on the design of a heart-safety trial required for the approval of its experimental obesity ...

  Orexigen, FDA agree on trial design for obesity drug

  on February 6, 2012 - 6:59am
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  Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have proposed that sugar should be regulated just like alcohol because of detrimental effects to the human body.

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  Is Sugar Toxic?

  Impacted 1 Lives By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on February 3, 2012 - 12:48pm
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  It’s countdown time for Super Bowl Weekend and many of us are preparing or heading out for a party.

  Gluten-Free Super Bowl

  By Joanne Sgro HERWriter on February 2, 2012 - 3:01pm
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  The all-day empty calorie feast that happens each year around the Super Bowl can be a challenge for anyone concerned about his or her waist, hips and thighs.

  Overcome Super Bowl Day Social Pressure with Healthy Snacks

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on February 1, 2012 - 9:15am
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  Did you know that being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing cancer of different types? Unfortunately it is true.

  Being Obese Increases your Risk for Cancers

  By Dr. Daemon Jones Expert HERWriter on January 31, 2012 - 5:37pm
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  The boxing ring is quickly being replaced by the octagon in terms of popularity.

  Cage Is All The Rage For Fitness This New Year

  By Joanne Sgro HERWriter on January 31, 2012 - 2:17pm
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  Even though most people do not admit to it, there is a tendency by many individuals to fudge their height and weight when asked in application forms and surveys.

  Fudging Height and Weight

  By Shamir Benji HERWriter on January 29, 2012 - 8:12am
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  One of the first obstacles I hear from clients trying to stick to their weight loss goals is while dining out on the weekends.

  How To Stick To Your Diet On Weekends

  By Joanne Sgro HERWriter on January 27, 2012 - 1:58pm