Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss
In the “maintenance” phase that occurs after initial weight loss, the popular Ornish and South Beach diets seem to be easier on the heart than the high-fat, low-carbohydrate Atkins regimen, a new study finds. Unlike numerous studies that have evaluated diets to see which might be better at achieving weight loss, this study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, looked at what... Read more
Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more
Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn’t matter, scientists say. All that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with it, according to a federal study that followed people for two years. However, participants had trouble staying with a single approach that long and the weight loss was modest for most. As the world grapples with rising obesity, millions have turned to... Read more
Obesity Caught Like Common Cold
Yet another claim that a common and contagious virus is linked to some cases of obesity is in the news today. Studies on humans show that 33 per cent of obese adults had contracted an adenovirus called AD-36 at some point in their lives, according to an article in the UK’s Daily Express, whereas only 11 per cent of lean men and women have had the virus. The research, to be presented in a BBC... Read more
Diet pills from Brazil pose health risks: report
A new report highlights the potentially serious health risks of using imported Brazilian-made prescription diet pills that combine amphetamines and other prescription medicines, such as anti-anxiety agents and antidepressants. Banned amphetamine-based weight loss pills are easily available via the Internet and are being illicitly imported into the United States, warns the report’s author, Massachusetts-based... Read more
Your Diet After Cancer Treatment
Once you’ve completed treatment for cancer, it’s not the time to stop planning healthy meals. The American Cancer Society offers these suggestions for maintaining a healthy diet after cancer treatment: Ask you doctor if there are any foods that you should avoid. Work with a dietitian to develop a healthy and nutritious meal plan. Continue to eat at least five to seven servings of fruits... Read more
Fruits, veggies slash breast cancer risk
Certain breast cancer survivors who load up on fruits and vegetables, eating far more than current U.S. guidelines, can slash their risk the tumors will come back by nearly a third, according to a U.S. study released on Monday. The finding only held for women who did not have hot flashes after their cancer therapy, the researchers said — a finding that suggests fruits and vegetables act on estrogen. Their... Read more
Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
In women, factors such as hormonal changes, diet, illness, or use of certain medications can trigger the growth of excess or unwanted hair. To remove or minimize its appearance, the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions: Bleach the hair so that it is less visible. Shave, wax, pluck or chemically remove the hair. Use electrolysis, a procedure in which an electric current is used... Read more
Atkins Diet
Steak with Bearnaise sauce, eggs, and bacon; cheddar cheese omelets — don’t hold the yolks; Roquefort dressing and silky smooth avocado cream soup made with real cream? These rich foods are allowed as part of the controversial diet described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, a phenomenal best seller, and several follow-up books. The Atkins diet promises that not only will you lose... Read more
Home interventions benefit older cancer survivors
A home-based diet and exercise program may improve physical functioning in elderly, long-term cancer survivors, results of a controlled study indicate. “Today, two thirds of individuals diagnosed with cancer survive their cancer,” Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried noted a conference sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research. “That’s good news. However, the dark side... Read more
Best Life Diet
Exercise physiologist Bob Greene’s Best Life Diet is an easy-to-follow, no-gimmicks approach to a healthy diet and lifestyle. It’s a dietitian’s dream diet — and one that apparently changed talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s life. Winfrey describes in the foreword how, after years of struggling with diets, she found success with The Best Life Diet. There is nothing groundbreaking... Read more