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BPA as a Potential Obesogen in School-Age Girls
Post on by Jared Rice
A study published last week in the journal PLOS ONE has brought new attention to the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) as a potential obesogen - substance that causes obesity - in humans. Out of 1,326 school-age children in China,...... -
Why Fat Phobia Will Foil Your Health
Post on by Jared Rice
We all know a few fat phobics. Holdovers from a past era of dietary fads. They’re constantly referring to things as “fattening” (a word I’ve come to hate as a nutritionist). Their refrigerators are full of “lite” and “non-fat” versions of name-brand processed foods, things like non-fat salad dressing, which...... -
New Product: Pathway Green Coffee Bean Extract for Weight Loss
Post on by Paula Gallagher
If you need a little kick with your New Year’s resolution of losing weight, Pathway Green Coffee Bean Extract may be just what you need. Recently on his program, Dr. Oz discussed green coffee bean extract as a "miracle pill to burn fat." He said that taking green...... -
The Link Between Childhood Obesity and BPA
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We have blogged about bisphenol A or BPA many times. This chemical is used in food packaging (like linings in cans) and to harden plastic and has been linked to infertility, weight gain in adults, and even cancer. And now a new study shows that children who are overweight also...... -
Weight and Breast Cancer
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In a recent study in the journal Cancer, weight has been linked to higher reoccurrence of breast cancer, as well as increasing the likelihood of dying of cancer. According to lead researcher Joseph Sparano, "Obesity seemed to carry a higher risk of breast cancer recurrence and death, even in women...... -
Men and Fertility
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Fertility is not just a women's issue. Statistics show that 35-40% of infertility issues are male related. So it makes sense to look at how men can improve their chances for conception, as well. Stress, alcohol and smoking are the most common culprits when dealing with male-related infertility, but there...... -
Adrenal Fatigue: The Working Mom’s Syndrome
Post on by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
I’m about to explain one of the most common, yet one of the most overlooked health problems impacting many women. You’ll understand: How and why you’re so tired and why...... -
Creating Your Best Home Gym: How to Find the Right Equipment for Your Budget and Needs
Post on by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
You had the best of intentions when joining the gym or fitness studio, but if you're not using your membership, it may be because it's not perfectly suited to your needs and lifestyle. Maybe the hours don't work, there's no babysitting, or you can't hop on the machine you want...... -
An Easy Way to Cut 248 Calories Each Day
Post on by Paula Gallagher
People who stay up late and sleep in late tend to eat on average 248 calories more per day than those who go to sleep earlier and get up earlier. Research published in the journal Obesity also found that night owls ate twice as much fast food and half as...... -
Prevent Childhood Obesity: Eat at Home
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Researchers at the University of Granada have found a link between nutritional status of children, and who prepares their meals. They concluded that eating at home rather than grabbing food on-the-go or at restaurants can prevent childhood obesity. The study’s participants were 718 public and private school students in Spain......
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