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Overweight Less Risky Than Previously Thought

Overweight Less Risky Than Previously Thought by: David Liu A U.S. study, in no way to promote being overweight, found that the people who are slightly overweight actually have a slightly less risk of death. The study was based the data from thr...

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Combating Obesity

Combating Obesity by: David Chandler So you ask, " How do I determine if I am Obese, Overweight or fat?" Usually 20% or more over recommendations on standard weight charts indicates that you fit into the obese category. Obesity refers specifical...

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Birth Control Pills Make Women Gain Weight - A Fallacy!

Many women who are taking birth control pills are very happy to avoid unintended pregnancy but are blaming oral contraceptives for weight gain and fluid retention at the same time. Well, it is the undeniable fact that pills do cause weight problems i...

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Body Fat Calculation and Health

Body Fat Calculation and HealthThe higher your percentage of fat above average levels, the higher your health risk for weight-related illness, like heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers....

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Metabolic Bio Typing - Necessary for Everyone

The benefits of finding out your Metabolic Bio Type include:- More robust health and energy- Weight control- Freedom from hunger and cravings between meals- Long term benefits which may include the prevention and/or reversing of disease- Moving your ...

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Ultralight Sleeping Bags

Ultralight Sleeping Bags by: Steve Gillman Why ultralight sleeping bags? Because ultralight backpacking is only made possible by cutting the weight of the "big three;" the backpack, shelter and sleeping bag. The days of five-pound summer bags ar...

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Weight Loss It's Not Always What You Eat, But What You Don't Eat

Weight loss is a process that many people embark on at some point in their lives. We are constantly bombarded with messages about the latest diet trends and fitness routines that promise quick results. However, weight loss is not always about what yo...

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Cortisol Blockers - Fab or Fad

Americans are more stressed and more overweight than ever. It seems logical that the two are related, so why not jump on the latest of the diet trends and pop that cortisol-blocking pill? Before you do, read on to navigate your way through this lates...

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Childhood Obesity in the United States

Obesity in Childhood has developed into a distressful domestic epidemic and has exploded radically. In between 1980 and 1994, the occurrence of childhood obesity rates has almost doubled with as much as 15% of kids and adolescents deemed overweight. ...

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What's In Your Hiking Pack?

Hiking is an excellent way to explore nature and stay fit at the same time. However, before you hit the trail, you need to make sure you have the right gear with you. Your hiking pack is an essential part of your hiking gear. It carries everything yo...

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