Friday May 16th, 2008
Self-Improvement News Feed
Scientists Find Something Good About a Big Bottom
from Reuters
A type of fat that accumulates around the hips and bottom may actually offer some protection against diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.Topics:
Exercise-Heart Study Casts Doubt on 'Fit But Fat' Theory
from Associated Press
New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding
that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by
heavy women.
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Couch-Potato Culture May Cut Our Lives Short
from msnbc.com
Will today’s kids be the first generation to reverse U.S. longevity gains?
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Fat Bias Worse for Women
from nytimes.com
It only takes a modest weight gain for a woman to experience weight
discrimination, but men can gain far more weight before experiencing
similar bias, a new study shows.
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At Risk: Pot Belly in Midlife Is Linked to Dementia
from nytimes.com
People with a large pot belly in midlife are at increased risk for dementia in their later years, according to a new study, and the bigger the belly the higher the risk.
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Riding, Walking to Work Builds Fitness Into Day
from CNN
Millions of mass transit riders around the United States are realizing that leaving the car behind and getting on a train is good for physical and mental health.
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Workout Gear Does Multiple Reps
from Los Angeles Times
Tote bags that can morph from workout to dinner
party to pooch carrier. Here are some of the eco-friendly,
hypo-allergenic or just generally cool items expected to be flying off
the shelves this year.
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A 'Great Little Motivator' For Weight Loss
from Los Angeles Times
A study finds that pedometers can put some spring in the steps of couch potatoes. They can also help lower blood pressure.
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Obesity a Result of Modern Life
from Reuters
Obesity does not result simply from over-eating and a lack of exercise,
but is a consequence of modern life, a British government think-tank
said on Wednesday.
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Study: Kids Have Trouble Keeping Weight Off
from Associated Press
Heavy children who lost weight kept the pounds off better through
weight maintenance follow-up, but even that wasn't terribly successful
over two years, researchers reported.
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