It is generally accepted that lifestyle can have a direct impact on both your health and how long you are likely to live. It is also generally believed that people with unhealthy lifestyles are likely to be punished financially as well, although until now though it wasn’t clear by how much. However, recent research in […]
Well, some people are starting to think so. What’s more there is apparently a lot of evidence to back up these claims. Certainly doctors recommend that an obese individual should start eating correctly and follow a proper regime of exercise as part of a weight loss programme. However, for a number or years now it […]
Researchers from John Hopkins University in the USA have found that phoning a support line is just as effective as being face to face with a weight loss coach. Researchers divided participants in the study into 2 groups. In one group they were asked to both see their weight loss coach and then phone them […]
A woman from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia decided that she could no longer wait for a weightloss operation in her home town. So she travelled to Mexico instead. Lillian Coakley had been waiting for 10 years for surgery to help reduce her weight. However, frustration got the better of her, so she wrote […]
A con man in Sydney, Australia, was arrested for breaching a court order preventing him from taking part in any aspect of the weight loss industry. The man in question had previously been involved with the selling of a controversial spray called Sensaslim, which has been deemed inappropriate for use. As he continued trying to […]
Pregnancy weight can be an extra burden for many new mothers, giving birth isn’t an automatic ticket to weight loss and for many it is the start of a new battle. Being famous doesn’t make a difference either, as Mariah Carey, the singer songwriter, will testify. However, after giving birth to her babies earlier this […]
The ongoing nature versus nurture debate took another twist recently when it was suggested that you can beat your ‘fat’ genes by exercising. However, may people blame their genes for their excess weight and make little effort with exercise. But scientists now believe this is just a cop out. Regular exercise can and will help […]
Something the Dancing with the Stars contestants have found out. One of those stars in Nancy Grace, who recently told the show business magazine – People Magazine: “This has been a great side effect to dancing, so I’m happy, but I just think women should love their bodies like they are.” Nancy has apparently lost […]
Former Spice Girl, Mel B recently gave birth to her third daughter – Madison. However, after the birth she announced she intended going on a diet to lose 15 kilograms within 3 months. This is a huge amount of weight to lose over such a short period of time and has got a few people […]
Nowadays the number of plans, fads and diets are so large that it is easy to understand why people have become confused. But there may be help clearing up the confusion in the shape of green tea. It seems drinking the tea is fast becoming popular and with some justification. Green tea apparently stops you […]