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Eggsellent Pier/Getty Images From calorie counting to high-protein diets There is a lot of incompetence in the area of nutrition and health. Even health professionals seem to constantly contradict each other. Here are 8 ridiculous nutrition myths, thoroughly...
From: Popular Science | By: Kris Gunnars/ Authority Nutrition | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Lose weight eating whatever you want? That’s the bold claim made by The Fast Diet, the new bestselling book by UK-based authors Michael Moseley, M.D., and Mimi Spencer, who say for five days a week you can pretty much go for it, milkshake AND fries...
From: BlissTree | By: Well + Good NYC | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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A selection of health policy stories from California, Connecticut, American Samoa, Georgia, Oregon and West Virginia. Los Angeles Times: Geography Has A Role In Elective Surgery Decisions, Study Finds Geography plays a role in whether patients in California...
From: Kaiser Health News | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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As our waistlines have grown, so has our collective prejudice against the overweight. How should we handle the obesity epidemic?Walking through the park on the first sunny day of spring, I passed an ice-cream van surrounded by children. One boy, aged...
From: The New Statesman | By: Felicity Cloake | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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For one man, stepping on the scales is more than a mere weight matter. Tipping the scales at a staggering 900 pounds, Ricky Naputi is embroiled in a desperate battle to shed weight in order to save his life, and OKMagazine.com has a video clip of his...
From: OK Magazine | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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"Khloe's Body Obsession: Is She Going Too Far?" blares a headline from In Touch, which speculates that Khloe Kardashian’s recent weight loss may be unhealthy. How so? According to the mag, the reality star has "become hell-bent on improving herself...
From: Gossip Cop | By: Emily James | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Filed under: Cambio NewsKhloé Kardashian says she isn't killing herself in the gym or depriving herself of the foods she likes in order to lose weight. She explains how she is making healthier choices that still allow her to live a normal life.Khloé...
From: Just So You Know | By: Jeanette Batur | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Today's headlines include various status updates about state activity regarding the health law's online insurance marketplaces.   Kaiser Health News: Can My Insurer Deny Coverage For Care At An Out-Of-Network Hospital? (Video) Kaiser Health News...
From: Kaiser Health News | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Photo credit:  Splash News In today's OK! Quick Pics we saw everyone from Farrah Abraham dining with a mystery man to Lucy Hale looking fabulous at the Gracie Awards Gala. The hilarious Vince Vaughn was also spotted out with his daughter at the wonderful...
From: OK Magazine | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Octavia Spencer is in the midst of a figure transformation. The celeb, who has been spotted at the Cannes Film Festival promoting Fruitvale Station, has dropped a considerable amount of weight—and it shows! Any celeb weight loss regimen grabs our...
From: OK Magazine | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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The average American woman spends 30 years of her life avoiding pregnancy — and study after study has shown the IUD is a superior, reversible, difficult to screw up way to safely plan the spacing and general arrival of children. So why is getting an...
From: The Inquisitr | By: Kim LaCapria | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Filed under: Investing Obesity is a growing pandemic for many industrialized nations, especially in the U.S., where it now affects almost 36% of adults and 17% of adolescents. As with any sweeping problem, there are many ways to attack obesity. One new...
From: Daily Finance | By: Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Would it be fair to say the most anticipated event of wedding planning is (drum roll please)... choosing a gown? Unless you know you're going to don your grandmother's dress, gown shopping may be at the top of your overwhelming to-do list. I couldn't...
From: She Finds | By: Allison Micarelli-Sokoloff | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Jack Osbourne knows he isn’t going to be healthy forever, but he’s dealing with his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis one day at a time. The Hollywood scion, who was diagnosed with… READ ON...
From: Radar Online | By: radarstaff | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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This Summer, make swimsuit season even hotter with the addition of spice. It's true; spices curb your appetite, leading to a hotter you - no pun intended. According to Kate Geagan, MS, RD, author of Go Green, Get Lean, herbs and spices can play tricks...
From: FitSugar | By: Emily Bibb | Friday, May 24, 2013
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees talks about what it means to have coach Sean Payton back this offseason after his season-long suspension -- and the changes he's making, including the coach's own 18-pound weight loss.
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36 sweet landing page examples to awaken the inner designer in you. Each one critiqued to see how they stack up against the principles of conversion centered design. And don't you dare think about designing your next page until you're done with this...
From: Unbounce | By: Oli Gardner | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Keas announced at Healthbeat today new content partnerships with My Healthy Dish and Noshtopia that will help employees make wiser nutritional choices and save employers money on health care costs.     ...
From: VentureBeat | By: Rebecca Grant | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Wanna boost your metabolism, like, right now? Test out one of these tips, like sipping on green tea. But be careful: Not all green tea is created equal. [POPSUGAR Fitness; NYTimes] Soup up your beauty routine by trying one of these customized products....
From: Nutrition Data Blog | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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NANTERRE, France – The makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in...
From: Macleans | By: The Associated Press | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Here is Khloe Kardashian-Odom celebrating the launch of HPNOTIQ liqueur’s Glam Louder program in Beverly Hills. If you look closely you can tell Khloe is looking great with a brand new slimmy trimmy bawwwdyyy. The reality star lost 25-lbs and...
From: Bossip | By: Bossip Staff | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Well someone’s looking ready for summer! A sexy and svelte Khloe Kardashian strutted her stuff in a striped frock Wednesday at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she looked fit and… READ ON...
From: Radar Online | By: radarstaff | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed defensive tackle Kyle Love last week when the New England Patriots waived the fourth-year player with the non-football illness designation after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The Patriots insists it wasn't because...
From: Big Cat Country | By: Alfie Crow | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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A French drug company and its founder are on trial on charges of misleading the public about a diabetes drug marketed as a weight loss method and suspected in hundreds of deaths.
From: Seattle Times | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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A French drug company and its founder are on trial on charges of misleading the public about a diabetes drug marketed as a weight loss method and suspected in hundreds of deaths.
From: Miami Herald | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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While the concept of burning fat might feel elusive, reaching your goals might be easier than you think. Boosting your metabolism plays an essential role in the process, and these techniques are all specifically linked to burning fat. Take these four...
From: FitSugar | By: Lizzie Fuhr | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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If your wedding day is around the corner, it's time to employ a few healthy tips so you meet your big celebration looking and feeling your absolute best. From ways to debloat to tricks to quash stress, read on for our favorite last-minute healthy tips...
From: FitSugar | By: Leta Shy | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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By Jacob Smith:For those just learning about the drug, Belviq is an FDA approved weight loss aid developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA). Its intended benefit to patients is to reduce the user's appetite, thus leading the user to consume less calories...
From: Seeking Alpha | By: Jacob Smith | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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From: MSNBC | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Weight loss is one of the most popular topics in modern day health news due to the expanding waistlines of people around the world. People like to cling to the thought of a miracle food or super pill like cinnamon in order to lose weight. But the reality...
From: Ideal Bite | By: Elena Anagnostou | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Guam resident Ricky Naputi is the focus of the TLC special "900 Pound Man: The Race Against Time." In this clip, see what Naputi, who is too large for weight loss surgery, is up against when he tries to get out of bed. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving...
From: HitFix | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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"Someone asked me," Benjamin Franklin once said, "what's the use of a balloon?" They don't do much. They just float. What are they good for? And Franklin replied, "What's the use of a new-born baby?" They just sit there. They don't do much. You have...
From: NPR | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Calorie restriction may not always be fun, but cutting back has benefits beyond even weight loss.
From: Fox News | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Filed under: Investing Bond Labs Expands International Footprint NDS Launches in Singapore OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bond Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:BNLB) ("Bond Labs"), an international provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements...
From: Daily Finance | By: Business Wirevia The Motley Fool | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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We know you're spending plenty of time getting your body bikini ready with healthy food and fun workouts. While taking note of these tips to make bathing suit shopping easier is a great start, being equipped with as many tools as possible will help you...
From: FitSugar | By: Lizzie Fuhr | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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A multicenter randomized controlled trial of a plant-based nutrition program to reduce body weight and cardiovascular risk in the corporate setting: the GEICO study European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, May 22 2013. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2013.92...
From: Nature | By: S Mishra | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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JENNIFER Hudson‘s fiance isn’t happy about her weight loss. David Otunga misses the curva­ceous beauty he fell for when they met five years ago — and he wants her back! “Jennifer’s weight has been an issue between them ever since she lost...
From: Showbiz Spy | By: Adam | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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A new startup is using financial incentives and penalties to help employers encourage their employees to lose weight and lower their risk for chronic disease.     ...
From: GigaOm | By: Ki Mae Heussner | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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He’s gone from Point Break to zipper break. Yes, that was one-time heartthrob Keanu Reeves, 48, looking extra chunky as he attended the Man Of Tai Chi photo call… READ ON...
From: Radar Online | By: radarstaff | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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He must be missing them tiddays!!! Jennifer Hudson’s fiancé Punk is missing the chubby lumpkins he fell in love with. Via National Enquirer reports: JENNIFER HUDSON’s spectacular weight loss has fiance David Otunga singing the blues. Sources say...
From: Bossip | By: thatsmybiz1 | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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By Jacob Smith:In this article I will discuss why I believe public awareness of Arena Pharmaceuticals' (ARNA) Belviq, and to a lesser extent Vivus' (VVUS) Qsymia (due to changes in REMs), will occur at a much quicker rate and on a much larger scale than...
From: Seeking Alpha | By: Jacob Smith | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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