13 articles on "overweight"

Combating Obesity

Combating Obesity by: David Chandler So you ask, " How do I determine if I am Obese, Overweight or fat?" Usually 20% or more over recommendations on standard weight charts indicates that you fit into the obese category. Obesity refers specifical...

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Overweight Less Risky Than Previously Thought

Overweight Less Risky Than Previously Thought by: David Liu A U.S. study, in no way to promote being overweight, found that the people who are slightly overweight actually have a slightly less risk of death. The study was based the data from thr...

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Healthy Weight Loss Tips For Men

Men and weight - a weighty issue According to latest figures from the National Health Survey in 2007-08, men are more likely to be overweight than women, with 68 percent of men now being classified overweight or obese compared with 55 percent for wo...

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From Now On, Europe Focuses On Dieting Pills

From Now On, Europe Focuses On Dieting Pills by: Dana Scripca A state of emergency has been recently put on European Union agenda. In the next ten years, European countries will be "on diet". The EU countries have to manage an alarming situation...

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Half of our Nation is Over Weight!

Half of our Nation is Over Weight! by: Paul Marsland Experts say obesity will overtake smoking as the biggest health problem of the decade. They are predicting a quarter of the population will be suffering from weight related diabetes by 2013. D...

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The Solution to Healthy Weight Loss

The Solution to Healthy Weight Loss by: Marilyn Pokorney The overweight and obesity epidemic is a worldwide problem. There are no official statistics for spending on diet products, but estimates vary from $40 to $100 billion in the US alone, muc...

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Is Your Dog Fat?

Is Your Dog Fat? by: Bev Storer Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their unconditional love and comp...

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Weight Loss For Women: Start Shedding Those Pounds

Finally ready, to shed some pounds? If you are ready, you'll get results. If not, then change your thoughts until you are ready. Weight loss for women begins in thought. When you are absolutely certain that you are ready to begin to lose weight...

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Obesity in Children: Low Fat Diets or Eating According to the Glycemic Index Food Chart?

A growing concern among many western cultures is the growing prevalence in overweight and obese children. In fact, the problem has gotten so serious that in both America and the UK, the governments have endeavoured to take direct action to try and st...

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Diet to Boost Fertility and Get Pregnant Naturally

The joyous moment in a woman's life is knowing that she is capable of getting pregnant and giving birth to a healthy child. However, not all women are able to get pregnant naturally. Some are referred as infertile while others need medical treat...

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