… research shows that using weighted blankets can be comforting to people who are undergoing cancer infusion treatments.Weighted blankets: Yay or nay?Weighted blankets come at all different price points, ranging from the neighborhood of …
… workouts? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.Exercise while ignoring your diet just isn’t a good weight loss strategy, says exercise physiologist Katie Lawton, MEd.“To lose weight, you need to burn more calories …
… so it fights back.”Shifting your dieting perspectiveSeveral studies have shown that restrictive dieting ultimately leads to weight gain, not weight loss. But studies have also shown that self-esteem can predict dieting outcomes.“When …
… lose weight?Evaluating whether a growing child needs to lose weight can be confusing. “Children should gain weight as they’re growing and getting taller,” explains Dr. Brubaker. “The question is, is their weight gain …
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… appointments on the calendar might come with a lot of apprehension or even dread. Why? Two words — weight bias.“Weight bias is very common in healthcare,” says endocrinologist and obesity specialist Marcio Griebeler, MD. “It …
… prescription weight loss medications may help you be done with dieting for good.Q: Who can use weight-loss medications?A: Prescription weight-loss medicines can help people kick-start weight loss as a means …
You want to lose a few pounds — and this time, you’re determined to make your healthy habits last and lose weight for good. So, where do you start? Should you ditch carbs or embrace …
… it could be a sign that you’re exercising too much, eating too little or both.Can weight loss impact your menstrual cycle?The short answer: Yes, weight loss due to a restrictive diet, over …
Getting pregnant can be fantastic news. But it can also be a double-edged sword (yeah, we’re talking about you weight gain and exhaustion!) For some women, the fear of seeing an extra 25 …
You’ve probably heard that having overweight or obesity is bad for your heart. And you might have heard that having underweight or severe underweight can be just as bad. But those terms can confuse …
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