Feature Channels: Weight Loss

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Loyola weight loss specialist physicians and psycologist comment on Starbucks new "trenta" 31 oz beverage offering and offer tips on how people self monitor eating/drinking.

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It’s now been a few weeks since we have made our New Year’s resolutions to eat better and finally lose those last five pounds or more. It’s time to check in and see if you’ve set yourself up for success this year. Brittany Glassett, registered dietitian at Porter Adventist Hospital has a few tips to keep in mind when setting – and keeping – new goals.

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Increasingly, television has become a staple in the modern American diet, a trend that has negative effects on family interactions as well as diet.

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A research team that includes scientists from the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) reported today that inadequate nutrition during early pregnancy impairs fetal brain development. The researchers found decreased formation of cell-to-cell connections, cell division and amounts of growth factors in the fetuses of mothers fed a reduced diet during the first half of pregnancy, in baboons located at SFBR’s Southwest National Primate Research Center.

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Recent research finds that the next generation of the American family is more ethnically diverse, cash-strapped, cuisine-savvy, and health-concerned than ever before. An article in the January issue of Food Technology magazine identifies new culinary, health, and restaurant behaviors shaping the food choices of tomorrow’s family.

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Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering a person’s blood pressure.

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With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to better our habits by trying to incorporate more nutritious foods into our diets. An article in the January issue of Food Technology magazine lists 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.

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Sports drinks and enhanced waters have become extremely popular among athletes and consumers who want to live a healthy lifestyle. Yet a growing body of evidence points to old-school beverages—tea, coffee and low-fat or chocolate milk—as the best elixirs for nutrition, health and workout recovery.

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The following news briefs are from the Institute of Food Technologists® (IFT), a nonprofit scientific society with members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. This month’s briefs are derived from Food Technology magazine. The monthly media update also includes information on science, policy and IFT events. Topics include: food safety legislation, food habits of the new American family, front-of-pack labeling, healthy beverages, 14 healthy foods, a product tracing webcast, and Wellness11.

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Animal study suggests the control of cholesterol may be useful in the reduction of breast cancer development and aggressiveness

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The marketplace abounds with claims that various foods, beverages, and dietary supplements increase mental energy. Life Sciences Research Organization has undertaken a review of the scientific evidence for more than 35 food ingredients; dietary supplements, constituents, and factors; and any measure of mental energy that could support these claims.

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Lifestyle changes between childhood and adulthood appear associated with whether an individual will maintain, improve or develop high-risk cholesterol levels, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil and moderate in wine and alcohol, is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in older adults, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

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An article by Case Western Reserve School of Medicine student Eric Brandt, published in the January/February 2011 issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, reveals that misleading labeling practices can result in medically significant intake of harmful trans fat, despite what you read on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved labels.

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Obesity might begin in babies as young as nine months old, a revealing new study finds.

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Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by Siteman Cancer Center researchers at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly.

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New Year's Eve can be bad for your health.The health hazards of too much revelry include drunk walking, fattening holiday drinks and the surprising ways that alcohol is bad for you.

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Loyola weight loss physician, and successful patient, offer research-based tips on what to do and what not to do to lose weight this new year's resolution period.

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Phosphorous levels plummet in kidney disease patients who stick to a vegetarian diet, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The results suggest that eating vegetables rather than meat can help kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of this mineral in their bodies.

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With about 400,000 apps available for Smartphones and news ones added daily, there is an app for almost everything, from losing weight to finding a job. Can any of them help us keep our New Year’s resolutions? Yes and no, says Ananda Mitra, professor of communication at Wake Forest and the author of several books on digital media. He says an app can make things simpler, but it is not going to change habits.

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People living in the “stroke belt” states eat more fried fish than people living in the rest of the country, which may contribute to the high rate of death from stroke in those states, according to a study published in the December 22, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Eating a Southern staple, fried fish, could be one reason people in Alabama and across the “stroke belt” states are more likely than other Americans to die of a stroke, according to a study published in the December 22, 2010, online issue of Neurology.

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With so many Americans focusing on controlling and losing weight, what trends will emerge in 2011? The Calorie Control Council is making these predictions when it comes to weight loss and obesity prevention for the coming year.

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Dietary fat has traditionally played the role of “public enemy No. 1,” and consumption of carbohydrates has increased over the years with the help of a 30-year-old, government-mandated message to cut fat. Today Americans, on average, eat 250 to 300 grams of carbs a day, accounting for about 55% of their caloric intake; the most conservative recommendations say they should eat half that amount.

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An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

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In time for Christmas, nutritionists are squeezing all the healthy compounds out of oranges to find just the right mixture responsible for their age-old health benefits.

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Clever, humorous yet pertinent tips from a psychologist who specializes in weight loss.

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Some of the most popular holiday drinks are loaded with calories. But Loyola University Health System registered dietitian Brooke Schantz says there are simple ways to limit the damage.

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The first step to reaching your ideal weight in the New Year may be as simple as writing it down, says Dr. Christopher J. Mosunic, a specialist in weight management and diabetes at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Breaking down your weight loss resolution into small tasks will bring success.

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Young adults, particularly women, who maintained high levels of moderate and vigorous activity over a period of 20 years experienced smaller gains in weight and waist circumference during the transition from young adulthood to middle age, compared to individuals with lower activity levels, according a study in the December 15 issue of JAMA.

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Nutritional information has popped up on the front of food packages using a wide range of different symbols and rating systems. But without a common form or standards, there’s a risk that consumers could be confused by the new information, says Matthew Kreuter, PhD, a public health expert and professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

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A Kansas State University professor felt like she was sitting too much at work. So she designed and built a standing desk around a treadmill. Her computer monitor sits atop the desk.

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Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine are recruiting participants for a study of the effects of weight loss on obese women with shortness of breath.

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As the New Year draws closer, millions will renew their annual resolutions to get fit and many will turn to personal trainers to help them achieve their health goals. But how will they choose the trainer best suited to their needs? Alexis Peraino, M.D., a physician at the Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss who also has a degree in exercise physiology, is uniquely qualified to offer advice on this question, as she selects the personal trainers for inclusion on the center’s referral list.

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If you plan ahead, you can fill your week with extra little bursts of exercise and cut back your calories here and there to counteract your high-calorie plans for the weekend and help maintain your weight through the holidays. “There are a lot of different ways to try to increase your levels of physical activity in your daily routines,” said Michael Berry, who chairs the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University.

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Leading soy experts agree that including soyfoods in a balanced diet will have beneficial effects and improve nutrient intake among the U.S. population.

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Tuesday the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released the results of its 24-month study on vitamin D, setting the recommended daily intake level at 600 IU – an amount that can be maintained through diet and sun exposure. Mushrooms are the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle and one of the few non-fortified food sources.

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For media covering the new IOM guidelines on vitamin D, several experts - including researchers, clinicians and nutritionists - at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) are available for comment.

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The Freshman Fifteen. That’s the expression that refers to the average weight gain of first-year college students. Staying in shape at college and developing exercise and nutrition habits for a healthy future is the subject of a new book published by a Clarkson University senior.

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Study in mice suggests maintaining a healthy diet is “prudent” for men.

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Deletion of key muscle protein inhibits exercise.

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More and more people have become aware of the dangers of excessive fructose in diet. A new review on fructose in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) indicates just how dangerous this simple sugar may be.

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Marilyn Gordon EdD, RD, a licensed dietitian and nutritionist at Nova Southeastern University is available to comment on the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus System.

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The new era of Weight Watchers is here. Today Weight Watchers, the world-renowned leader in weight management, has announced it is introducing in the United States a successor to its popular POINTS weight loss system – the new PointsPlus program.

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There can be far more salt in many holiday meals than people realize, and the proof can be found at hospital emergency rooms. Heart problems aggravated or unmasked after ingestion of a significant amount of salt tend to make holidays such as Thanksgiving, Passover and Christmas very busy times for health providers like University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) cardiologist Marc Klapholz, M.D., F.A.C.C. Here, Klapholz and UMDNJ Registered Dietitian Lauren Kolesa share tips for preparing and enjoying the holidays more healthfully.

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Despite a long-held acceptance that healthy diets must incorporate chromium III, new research indicates the element has no nutritional benefit.

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This release highlights two topics in the area of diet and health: 1) Kidney Disease Patients Benefit from a Diet High in Fruits and Vegetables; 2) Melatonin Improves Dialysis Patients’ Sleep.

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Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition. Falls are a serious health problem for the elderly and account for about 50 percent of deaths due to injury in the elderly.

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Studies in recent years have claimed multiple health benefits of pomegranate juice, including that it is a good source of antioxidants and lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure, especially in diabetic and hypertensive patients. A preliminary study now suggests that it can ward off a number of complications in kidney disease patients on dialysis, including the high morbidity rate due to infections and cardiovascular events, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Denver, CO.