Medicare Obesity Coverage Update
Thursday July 29, 2004
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced recently that a new Medicare policy could remove barriers to covering anti-obesity interventions.
Kids' Obesity Risk Factors
Tuesday July 27, 2004
An informative new article from pediatrics Guide Dr. Vince Iannelli covers some of the risk factors of childhood obesity and provides advice on changing the behaviors that lead to childhood ... Read More
Fishy Fat?
Sunday July 25, 2004
After the low-fat, high-carb diet craze of the 90's, some folks began to fear the "f-word" ... fat! However, fat is important to our diet and some fats -- like ... Read More
Keep those Pounds at Bay
Saturday July 24, 2004
Wondering how you'll keep your newly trim waistline in check? Low carb diets Guide Larrian Gillespie offers 10 practical tips that will help you maintain your success in 10 ... Read More
Exercise and Obesity
Friday July 23, 2004
About's Paige Waehner covered an important topic in a recent article: How can you lose weight by working out if your size limits your ability to exercise? ... Read More
15 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies
Tuesday July 20, 2004
Ready to get started losing weight? Check out 15 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies where we cover everything from setting realistic goals to knowing when to step on the ... Read More
Appetite Decreases Following Bypass
Saturday July 17, 2004
Severely obese patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery show significant early declines in levels of a hormone that stimulates the appetite, according to recently-published research.
Excuse Busters!
Thursday July 15, 2004
From finding the time to eat in the a.m., to choosing foods that will help you feel fuller longer, we've got the solutions to the most common reasons why you ... Read More
Pyramid to Change?
Tuesday July 13, 2004
The Food Guide Pyramid as we know it may become a thing of the past. The Associated Press reports that the government is considering replacing the Pyramid with a ... Read More
Keep it Simple!
Monday July 12, 2004
About's exercise Guide, Paige, offers more sage advice this week: Forget the fancy stuff and get back to basics by Keeping Exercise Simple. Sounds like a plan to ... Read More
Surprising Causes of Weight Gain
Saturday July 10, 2004
If you just can't seem to lose, there may be a medical explanation for your weight worries. In a recent article, alternative medicine Guide Cathy Wong, ND, shares some ... Read More
Food for Thought...
Wednesday July 7, 2004
Are you a diet cola devotee? If so, you'll want to check this out: Paula Ford-Martin (About's diabetes Guide) has posted an interesting new article about artifical sweeteners' ... Read More
Mom Was Right!
Monday July 5, 2004
Remember how mom used to say that was the most important meal of the day? Well, turns out she was right! (Isn't she always?) Mom's one smart cookie, because ... Read More
Points Count at Applebee's
Saturday July 3, 2004
Dining out while counting Weight Watchers Points just got easier. Applebee's has joined with Weight Watchers in offering 10 new WW-friendly menu items complete with Points values. Among ... Read More
Portion Pointer
Friday July 2, 2004
Keep your portion sizes in check by buying single serving packages of food whenever possible. Not only will single serving packages keep you focused on eating in moderation, the nutrition ... Read More