Posted January 03, 2012
Bethenny Frankel has made a successful career helping women take the stress out of staying thin, healthy, and enjoying life. According to an ABC news story, Bethenny Frankel says that women like her, especially busy working moms, need to keep a few things in mind to stay healthy and happy in 2012, and beyond. She is the […]
Read MorePosted December 22, 2011
It is not surprising that the wealthiest countries have a larger percentage of obesity in their population. Some have labeled obesity as a disease of prosperity. According to the Los Angeles Times a study argues that it may be linked with wealthy nations and their fast-food restaurants. Researchers compared the number of fast-food restaurants per […]
Read MorePosted December 20, 2011
Hollywood celebrities have known what a recent study has just proven. Facial rejuvenation is most appealing when performed early in the aging process. According to a recent newswise article online, younger patients with “early or minimal signs of facial aging” achieve better results and higher satisfaction rates at least a decade after facelift surgery, according […]
Read MorePosted December 19, 2011
Young women have utilized different sources of reproductive services for many years. A new study says the number of women seeking the services is declining. According to the Los Angeles Times fewer U.S. women ages 15 to 24 are receiving reproductive healthcare, according to a new study. This includes services such as Pap tests, pregnancy […]
Read MorePosted December 18, 2011
It seems as though 20 years ago you never heard the word obesity. The truth is, the behaviors of the past have led to the obesity epidemic of today. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article the behaviors of women particularly mothers that date back to the 50s have spiraled out of control leading […]
Read MorePosted December 15, 2011
The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times the latest winner of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” shared his fear for regaining the more than 200 pounds that he lost during the show. His […]
Read MorePosted December 13, 2011
The holidays are an expected time for family gatherings and unfortunately weight gain. According to recent local article it is not true that the average person gains 5 pounds over the holidays. The reality is it’s closer to only 1 pound. The difference is most people don’t lose it they just keep adding to it. […]
Read MorePosted December 08, 2011
The quest to find the next effective weight-loss drug available by prescription is a long road. Many drugs are submitted for approval, and many drugs are rejected by the FDA. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article it appears as though the weight loss drug Qnexa is up for approval again after the initial […]
Read MorePosted December 04, 2011
Could it be that people with a jittery high strung nervous system are more likely to succeed in weight loss programs? A small study out of Australia says that this may in fact be so. According to the article the sympathetic nervous system, which spreads throughout the body, regulates many functions, including control of resting […]
Read MorePosted December 01, 2011
High blood glucose is usually associated with diabetes. A recent study showed that it can also make you look older than your real age. According to a recent Daily News article a new study that found people between the ages of 50 and 70 with high blood glucose looked older than those with lower levels.The results […]
Read More
