Weight Loss Research

Your Knees – Helping Keep them Pain-free

Posted: Feb 06 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee replacements have increased 100% over the past 10 years and are expected to rise 500% by 2030. The cause of these replacements is the pain caused by traumatic injuries and osteoarthritis.

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Studies Show Frightening Health Effects of Obesity in Young People

Posted: Dec 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

A recent study of 5547 young people, ages 12 to 19, sent up an alarming red flag. Many have high blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, are obese or overweight, have terrible diets, and don’t get enough exercise.

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Obesity and your genes

Posted: Nov 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

In a society where a person’s worth as a human being is often judged by their appearance, obesity is sometimes seen as the last acceptable prejudice. The overweight are insulted, humiliated and judged as lazy gluttons with no will-power and no self- control. Research studies are beginning to produce a stack of evidence that this attitude is scientifically unsustainable.

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Is it Time to Change Your Screen Time?

Posted: Aug 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

In the medical news lately there have been research findings of the impact of screen time (TV and computer) on both children and adults. For individuals and/or families struggling to fight obesity and lead a healthier life, the evidence points towards limiting the amount of time spent in front of the TV and/or computer. In the National Weight Control Registry, individuals who lost a significant amount of weight and kept if off for a year, watched no more than 10 hours per week of TV.

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Sitting can be Hazardous to your Health

Posted: Jul 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

We tend to focus on how many minutes a day we exercise rather than how many hours per day we spend sitting. It is time to pay attention to both! According to two new studies, sitting too much can be detrimental to health.

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