Why is it easier to lose 2-4 pounds rather than 3 pounds?
Consumers are more likely to pursue goals when they are ambitious yet flexible, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Jun 18, 2013
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Jun 18, 2013
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Making New Year's resolutions work
It's coming up to that time of year again when people start making their New Year's resolutions, with promises to stop smoking or lose weight, and roping in their families to help. Many people rely on incentives ...
Jan 02, 2013
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Quality of life of obese dogs improves when they lose weight
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that overweight dogs that lose weight have an improved quality of life compared to those that don’t.
Feb 21, 2012
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Diabetes becomes a disease of the young
Some people say aiming to look sleek in your swimsuit or wedding duds is the biggest motivator for losing weight. But Mike Durbin's incentive for dropping pounds beats all.
Jun 27, 2011
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1 in 4 overweight or obese adults don't believe they have a problem
(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to losing weight, perception is not always reality - in fact, it's often a major hurdle.
Apr 01, 2011
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Low fat or low carb? Which is the better way to lose weight?
A low-fat diet will help you lose weight. Or is it a low-carbohydrate diet? Pore over decades of research and dozens of studies over this debate and you're likely to be confused about the best way to go about reducing your ...
Feb 25, 2011
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Treatment for depression in women may contribute to weight loss
For many women coping with obesity and depression, new research finds that improving your mood might be the link to losing weight.
Dec 10, 2010
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Probing Question: Why is it so hard to lose weight?
If you're an adult American, chances are pretty good that at one time or another you've tried to diet. Chances also are good that, despite your efforts, you've found yourself standing on a scale and looking ...
Nov 19, 2010
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Putting on the pounds after weight loss? Hit the gym to maintain health gains
Although obesity is a major risk factor for disease, much of the threat may be associated with the metabolic (or cardiometabolic) syndrome, a cluster of risk factors related to diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight can ...
Sep 22, 2010
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A proven tool for losing weight: Reading food labels
Diet and exercise have long been the top two elements of effective weight loss. Now add a third: reading the labels on packaged foods.
Sep 15, 2010
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Reading food labels, combined with exercise, can lead to weight loss
Nutritional science and food marketing has become so sophisticated in recent decades that a trip to the supermarket can require a complete nutritional re-education. The average consumer needs to be on guard against preservatives, ...
Sep 08, 2010
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Could our minds be tricked into satisfying our stomachs?
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, suggests that the key to losing ...
Jul 13, 2010
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Lose weight fast for lasting results, suggests new study
If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, think again. A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of Florida in the US, suggests that the key to long-term ...
May 06, 2010
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Teen Girls Look to Peers to Gauge Weight Goals
Their schoolmates' weight determines whether teenage high school girls will try to lose pounds, new research finds, and the school environment plays a big role in the decision.
Mar 16, 2010
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Exercise counters negative effects of weight regain, researchers find
With the obesity rate rising for American adults and children, health concerns such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a frequent reality. Although obesity itself is a major risk factor for disease, ...
Mar 02, 2010
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