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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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Study suggests link between density of fast-food restaurants and heavier people

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 01:28 PM PDT

Neighbourhoods with a high number of fast food restaurants are no place for the weight conscious, a new study suggests. The research reveals that the average body mass index of Canadians living in areas with a high density of fast food outlets is higher than the average BMI of people who live in neighbourhoods with more full-service restaurants. The work was conducted by scientists at the ...

One drink. 2 donuts. Same sugar.

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 04:38 AM PDT

Fed Up" with the amount Americans are consuming. The World Health Organization recently proposed new guidelines that recommend consuming less than 5% of our total daily calories from added sugars.

Pregnancy weight gain differs from woman to woman

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 10:31 PM PDT

Pregnancy weight gain depends on various factors, including the woman's pre-pregnancy weight and her body mass index. How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy? Recently, actress Fann Wong, who is eight months pregnant, said she gained 17kg, while her friend, who is also eight months pregnant, gained 7.5kg. There is no short answer to this. It depends on various factors, including the ...

Extreme obesity cuts average life span extremely

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:32 PM PDT

Those with a body mass index, or BMI, above 40 are robbed of at least 6 1/2 years, on average, of expected life span, a study has found. And the toll in years lost rises with the degree of obesity, reaching nearly 14 years for the most obese -- those with a BMI above 55, researchers said.

New Study Indicates Weight Loss Surgery and Lifestyle Change Can Reduce Risk of Uterine Cancer by as Much as 81%

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Plastic Surgery Institute of California Physician Seeks Additional Research on Link Between Weight Loss Surgery and Lower Risk of Cancer

(PRWeb July 09, 2014)

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No Exam Life Insurance Rates for Obese People - Compare Quotes at Insurancelifeinsurance.com

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Insurancelifeinsurance.com announces a new blog post, "Life Insurance for Obese People -How to Get The Best Rates!"

(PRWeb July 09, 2014)

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