Sedentary Life Has Got to Go
It’s common sense that in order to lose weight, a person ought to adopt better eating habits and a more active lifestyle.
But couch potato mode may be even more harmful than previously thought. An editorial that appeared in the British Journal of Sports Medicine recently suggested that we ought to reconsider what constitutes physical activity [...]
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Don’t “Let Them Eat Cake” for Weight Loss
If you haven’t already done so, let 2010 be the year that you steer clear of the usual suspects — all those store-bought cakes and cookies loaded with sugar and preservaties — if you want to look svelte and bella, bella by next summer.
And while you’re at it, be careful of anything else you find on the [...]
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Shut Off the TV for Weight Loss
Have you read about the recent study that links TV viewing to higher incidences of death?
We all know that remaining in couch potato mode contributes to obesity, but now a study that was released in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that each hour of TV watching increases the risk of all causes of [...]
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U.S. Obesity Rates Level Out
According to government data, the U.S. obesity rate has leveled out over the last few years.
But don’t put away your walking shoes or free weights. More than two-thirds of American adults are still overweight, and our eating habits are still, well, pretty bad.
But this is perhaps a sign that people are starting to get the [...]
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Start the New Year Italian Style!
I started the New Year off in an auspicious way this year by visiting North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy.
What made this so wonderful was that the weather was fine, visiting North Beach was like taking a mini vacation to Italy, and I got to eat great food and walk — a lot!
We tried a [...]
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