Category Archives: Weight Loss

PFCs in Non-Stick Pots and Pans Among Possible Reasons for Low Birth Weight

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Greg Asseff

A new study conducted by Emory University indicates that exposure to a group of chemicals known as polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) affects the growth and weight of a baby both before and after being born, and is likely one of the reasons for low birth weight. PFCs are commonly found in non-stick cookware and other household products. During the study, pregnant mothers exposed to excessive levels of PFCs gave birth to unusually small babies. These same babies were then found to be unusually large at 20 months in comparison to babies born to mothers who had been exposed to fewer PFCs. The researchers accounted for factors known to influence birth and post-birth weight, such as the weight and smoking habits of the mothers, while conducting their study. The results are cause for concern due to the prevalence of the chemicals.

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Cholesterol Levels in Children Dropping

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Greg Asseff

Over the last 22 years, the percentage of excessive cholesterol levels in children has dropped significantly, according to a new study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study found that just 1 out of every 12 kids and teens suffer from above-normal cholesterol. The news indicates that many young people are making healthier dietary decisions, or that their parents are making healthier food choices for them. Instilling habits that prevent high cholesterol in children might eventually reduce the statistics regarding the number of American adults that suffer from the condition. A disturbingly high percentage – 33.5 percent to be exact – lives with high LDL. Even worse, people with high cholesterol have twice as much risk when it comes to getting heart disease.

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Walking for Exercise More Common Among American Adults

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Greg Asseff

Walking is a great option for cardiovascular exercise, particularly for those who are unable to engage in more intense forms of exercise due to a health condition or simply being out of shape. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that more Americans are walking for exercise today than they were previously, particularly individuals living in the South. This is great news at a time when so many Americans struggle with obesity. According to the CDC study, roughly 62% of American adults walked for at least 10 minutes a minimum of one time in the week prior to being surveyed (the survey took place in 2010). When the same survey was performed in 2005, only 56% of adults reported the same. An increase of 6% over the course of just 5 years is considered significant.

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Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: Chocolate Lower BMI Studies Confirmed

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Greg Asseff

It’s no secret that chocolate is one of the most popular sweets available. In 2001, it was estimated that Americans consumed around three billion pounds of the candy. Consuming too much chocolate can certainly have negative effects, but when done right, some research suggests the candy could actually be good for you. But can chocolate lower BMI? A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that people who eat chocolate frequently have a lower average BMI than people who eat chocolate less often. Participants in this study certainly didn’t indulge in a full chocolate cake, of course. Instead, participants treated the chocolate more like a supplement in their lifestyles, consuming the tasty treat about two times a week. Participants in the study also exercised an average of 3.6 times each week.

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Advantages of Breast Feeding: Feed Now to Stay Thinner Later

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Greg Asseff

Practically everyone knows that breast feeding is optimal for a baby’s health, and many researchers have suggested that there are some advantages of breast feeding for mom, too. For example, some research indicates that breastfeeding mothers could have a lower risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer and type 2 diabetes. One of the most immediate benefits of breast feeding for mothers includes post-natal weight loss, which experts suggest is due to the additional calories required for a woman to produce breast milk. However, a new study is indicating that these benefits extend even further than post-pregnancy weight loss. In fact, the study shows that women who breast feed during motherhood are more likely to have a healthier body weight decades later, even into their 50s and 60s.

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