Weight-bearing exercise does not prevent increased bone turnover during weight loss (PhysOrg)

While there are many benefits of losing weight, weight reduction also might negatively affect bones in the body. During weight loss, bones are being remodeled - breaking down old bone and forming new bone - at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found that weight-bearing exercise, in this case ...

Weight-bearing exercise does not prevent increased bone turnover during weight loss (EurekAlert!)

( University of Missouri-Columbia ) During weight loss, bones are being remodeled -- breaking down old bone and forming new bone -- at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found that weight-bearing exercise, in this case, fast walking or jogging, did not prevent the increased bone turnover ...

Study: Taxing junk food could alleviate obesity (Bucks County Courier Times)

HEALTH - Researchers say an 18 percent tax on junk food would result in a loss of 5 pounds of weight per person per year.

McAttack — critics of Weight Watchers deal wrong, says health consultant (Crikey)

It's too simplistic to say that sales data from McDonald's would reveal the impact of the deal between McDonald's and Weight Watchers on the health of the community, writes Jennifer Doggett .

EMH Wellness Center Fit Foods nutrition course continues through April 12 (Anderson Independent-Mail)

Fit Foods will give you the practical tools you need to begin implementing and incorporating the healthy habits needed for weight loss, health and well being! Topics include “Double Your Weight Loss with a Food Diary,” “Make It YOURS — One Size Doesn’t Fit All!,” “The Neglected Quick Start — Breakfast!,” “Healthy Meal Planning,” and “Fast Food/Menu Scanning.”The course is offered through April ...

Natural And Artificial Sheaths Used To Mend Traumatic Bone Loss (Medical News Today)

A husband and wife research team has found a way to use the sleeve-like cover on bone to heal serious bone injuries faster and more simply than current methods. And they've developed an artificial sleeve that spurs fast healing when a car wreck, bomb blast or disease leaves too little cover...

Recession Not Standing in the Way of Weight-Loss and Smoking-Cessation Coach (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Mark Patrick Media, a leader in weight-loss and smoking-cessation programs, has submitted an application to “Inc. 500” for inclusion in its annual 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list. The company’s record-setting growth rate of over 436 percent in the past four years outpaces the U.S.’s GDP growth over the same time period by a 4,600 percent margin.

Higher Fast Food, Soda Cost Prompt Weight Loss (WJXT Jacksonville)

Results of a 20-year study released on Monday found that both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased.

Higher Fast Food Prices Lead To Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk (Medical News Today)

A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study, published in the March 8, 2010, issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, also showed the reverse when fast food prices fell, then consumption, weight and diabetes risks rose...

Lose Weight Fast With Herbal Diet Pill (Turks.US)

Have you ever tried using herbal diet pill to help you lose weight fast? If you haven't then you might want to give this alternative weight loss solution a try to see for yourself how fast you can lose weight without having to go through any stress getting there.