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Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulemia are commonly associated with teenage girls, but experts say these illnesses are becoming increasingly common amongst the middle-aged.
Eating disorder clinics such as the Renfrew Center (with locations throughout the US) are seeing a rise in the number of older patients. The New York Times quotes a number of statistics, including:
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How to Avoid Six Dieting Mistakes
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com
Updated: November 10, 2008
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Are dieting mistakes keeping you from getting to your goal weight? You’re not alone; many of us are guilty of one if not several of these dieting faux pas. Learn why they are a problem … and how ..read more
7 Common Weight Loss Myths … Busted!
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com
Updated: December 08, 2008
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See More About: weight loss myths healthy eating weight loss scamsThink you know your stuff when it comes to losing weight? These pesky myths seem to get the best of many of us. Let’s set the record straight before they sabotage your weight loss success.
The best way to lose weight is to avoid eating ..read more
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulemia are commonly associated with teenage girls, but experts say these illnesses are becoming increasingly common amongst the middle-aged.
Eating disorder clinics such as the Renfrew Center (with locations throughout the US) are seeing a rise in the number of older patients. The New York Times quotes a number of statistics, including:
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The makers of Pez–the ammunition clip of the candy world–are calling for the head of the world’s largest Pez dispenser, a giant snowman on display at the Museum of Pez Memorabilia in Burlingame, California.
Curators of the museum say the 7 foot, 10 inch snowman pays homage to the well-known candy. But, the Pez Candy Company isn’t blushing, filing a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court, demanding the behemoth be melted down.
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A new study of 5,450 postmenopausal women shows double the risk for breast cancer in women with elevated insulin. As I recently reported, this risk goes up further if a postmenopausal woman is also taking estradiol, whether from horse urine or bioidentical.
High levels of insulin (insulin resistance) are driven by leptin problems resulting in the weight gain. Women have little margin for error after menopause, as metabolism is essentially in a numbed-out condition for a while. To reduce the risk ..read more

Summer Travel Tips: Easy Ways to Exercise While Traveling
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com
Updated: May 20, 2009
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Getting exercise while traveling not only helps you keep up with your weight-loss efforts, but it can also help make your vacation better: Travel is stressful, so continuing to work out can ..read more
Many dieters experience headaches in the beginning of too restrictive weight loss programs or of plans that are too different from their habitual way of eating.
Reasons for this unpleasant complication are plentiful. For one t hing, migraine sufferers know that their headaches can be triggered by certain foods. sometimes they know these foods, sometimes they can be unaware of new food effects. Also, carbohydrate-rich foods can bring a short term relief but on a low carb diet, there is no ..read more
Young You Corp. Recalls 4 Weight Loss Supplements After FDA Finds They Contain an Undeclared Drug, Sibutramine
By Miranda HittiWebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MDJuly 17, 2009 — Young You Corp. of Tarzana, Calif., is recalling four of its weight loss products because they contain an undeclared drug, sibutramine, according to the FDA.
The recalled Young You products are:
Slimbionic: 30 capsules per box One Weight Loss Pill: 30 capsules per box SlimDemand Capsules: 30 capsules per box Botanical ..read more
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Are you bored of your current routine? Have you been off the gym wagon for a bit?
Here are some ideas to help infuse some interest back into your weight routines.
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