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Losing Weight Can Fight Gum Disease

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

Being overweight or obese can cause a wide variety of health conditions, many of which one may not automatically connect to their excess weight. However, undergoing bariatric surgery such as the Lap Band procedure in Jacksonville can help relieve many of these health burdens, including gum disease.

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Stay Away from Fast Food to Lose Weight

Posted: Oct 28 in Weight Loss Tips by

Living in close proximity to fast food restaurants actually has a direct effect on an individual’s consumption of fast food, according to a report released this summer. The study was conducted by the group Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) between 1985 and 2001. Monitoring over 5000 residents of Chicago, Oakland, Minneapolis and Birmingham, CARDIA discovered a direct correlation between living near a fast food restaurant and how big a part this junk food plays in your diet.

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Health Factors Influence Diabetes Risk

Posted: Oct 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity is a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes. Recent research suggests that a person’s chances of developing diabetes is affected by how long they are obese and how obese they are.

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Is a lack of sleep affecting your ability to lose weight?

Posted: Oct 03 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to scientific research, sleep deprivation can make weight loss more difficult, and may even lead to weight gain. In fact, individuals who only get four to five hours of sleep each night have a 69% greater chance of being overweight than individuals getting a full eight hours of sleep.

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Early Death in Women Linked to Obesity

Posted: Aug 30 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to a study out of Scotland, obesity in women is a major cause of an early death. This study gives even more support for the case of obesity surgery, including the Lap Band procedure in St. Augustine, as a means to reduce the risk of morbidity among obese women.

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Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk

Posted: May 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Carrying too much extra weight can make prostate cancer more severe. A new study suggests that men with a BMI over 30 are three times as likely to have prostate cancer advance. These overweight men were also five times as likely to have cancer move to other parts of their body, and three times as likely to have it move into their bones.

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Social Obesity

Posted: May 03 in Weight Loss Tips by

Is obesity socially contagious? A new research study published in the American Journal of Public Health by Arizona State University suggests that it is. Statistical findings show that as the weight of your friends and family rises, your weight is also likely to increase. The culprit? A combination of shared activities and social norms may be making you – and your friends – overweight.

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Obesity a Problem for Getting a Mammogram

Posted: Feb 07 in Weight Loss Tips by

New medical studies suggest that obesity in women creates barriers to getting mammograms. In fact, the study that was recently published in the Journal of Women’s Health found that women are less likely to make the effort to get screened if they are obese because the procedure is more painful.

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Self Esteem, Insecurity and Obesity

Posted: Oct 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

It is hard to continue to do something when you are always met with failure. This is typically how dieting goes. Starting at birth, everyone is being judged, and the moment we become aware of self esteem, we want to be accepted. Self esteem can also be a real motivator. It can help people achieve goals, especially weight-loss.

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Tips for Healthy Joints

Posted: Sep 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

While joint pain is sometimes associated with aging, it can be avoided by keeping your joints healthy. Follow these tips to keep your joints healthy and pain-free!

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