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caltonnutrition.com — “Experts estimate nearly 80 percent of us aren't getting enough magnesium in our diets, but warn agaist taking magnesium and calcium together” View full resource at caltonnutrition.com
Most Recently Shared on October 3, 2012 at 10:21 am By:
Childhood obesity could be a matter of taste | StarTribune.com
startribune.com — “Children and adolescents who are obese may have less sensitive taste buds than do kids of normal weight, according to new research” View full resource at startribune.com
Most Recently Shared on September 27, 2012 at 8:51 pm By:
Childhood obesity could be a matter of taste: The taste buds of obese children might be less sensitive than thos... http://t.co/tOfp50D3
Group: More than half in 39 states will be obese - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — “Apparently, yes, according to an advocacy group that predicts that by 2030 more than half the people in the vast majority of states will be obese. The report predicts 67 percent of that state's adults will be obese by 2030; that would be an astounding increase from Mississippi's current 35 percent obesity rate. The new projections were released Tuesday by Trust for America's Health with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Trust for America's Health regularly reports on obesity to ra” View full resource at chron.com
Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2012 at 3:45 pm By:
Advocates against #obesity say 39 states' obesity rates will pass 50% by 2030. That's obese, not overweight. http://t.co/JVML21HX
Surgery News - Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Retrospective Comparison |4211287
mdlinx.com — “Surgery Medical Article: Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Retrospective Comparison” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2012 at 10:01 am By:
#plasticsurgery Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Typ... http://t.co/Ik7wgFT9
The Health Mastery Café with Dr. Dave - Café Episode 11-Ecosystems, Change & Childhood Obesity | Hipcast
hipcast.com — “The Health Mastery Café with Dr. Dave - Café Episode 11-Ecosystems, Change & Childhood Obesity | Hipcast” View full resource at hipcast.com
Most Recently Shared on September 13, 2012 at 3:16 am By:
Ecosystems & Childhood Obesity on this episode of The Health Mastery Café http://t.co/rj17oND7
Lose Weight Forever With Abiliti Implant as Obesity Cure: Health - SFGate
sfgate.com — “The product, made by IntraPace Inc. and called Abiliti, is the size of a half-inch stack of business cards and sends electrical pulses to the stomach to make people feel full with smaller meals. The implant, developed with investments from medical device makers Boston Scientific Corp. and Johnson & Johnson and others, has so far helped Falb lose 23 kilograms (51 pounds) since her surgery in March 2011. Obesity raises risks of diabetes and stroke, and costs the U.S. $147 billion a year in medical” View full resource at sfgate.com
Most Recently Shared on September 12, 2012 at 8:05 am By:
Lose Weight Forever With Abiliti Implant as Obesity Cure: Health - San Francisco Chronicle: Lose Weig... http://t.co/oFFZL0W5 #MedDevice
Louisianians pay high price for obesity rates - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports
wafb.com — “Obesity is not a new problem for Louisianans, and it's a condition we all know can lead to a host of related problems like diabetes and heart disease. If that isn't bad enough, those extra problems m” View full resource at wafb.com
Most Recently Shared on August 22, 2012 at 3:36 pm By:
ICYMI: Louisianians pay high price for obesity rates via WAFB in Baton Rouge http://t.co/mdXcNPjO
Brains of Obese May Crave High-Calorie Foods More - Weight Loss Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Finding might explain why overweight people stay that way, researchers suggest” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on August 14, 2012 at 9:51 am By:
It's not your fault you love cookies so much! Overweight people's brains actually crave high-fat foods: http://t.co/sK6v2SPi
Few states require recommended physical education - Related Stories - SmartBrief for Nutritionists
smartbrief.com — “A study found that while physical education is recognized as important in preventing childhood obesity, just six states require the recommended amount of exercise for elementary-school students, and two do so at the middle-school level. No states mandate for high-school students the amount of PE re…” View full resource at smartbrief.com
Most Recently Shared on July 11, 2012 at 7:20 pm By:
#Timeforchange "6 states require physical education for grade school, 2 for middle-school. None for hi school." http://t.co/S3byD9wo
Soda taxes should be used to fight obesity: doctors | Pharma & Medical Devices | Scoop.it
scoop.it — “CHICAGO (Reuters) - America's largest physician organization recommended on Wednesday that taxes levied on sugar-sweetened sodas be used to fight the country's growing obesity crisis.But the policy statement...” View full resource at scoop.it
Most Recently Shared on June 20, 2012 at 7:24 pm By:
Soda taxes should be used to fight obesity: doctors | @scoopit http://t.co/kh4D3jR2
Is When You Eat as Important as What You Eat? | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes
drsharma.ca — “Recently, a number of studies have looked at the impact of sleep deprivation, disruption of the sleep-wake cycle, and shifts in circadian rhythm on feeding” View full resource at drsharma.ca
Most Recently Shared on May 29, 2012 at 1:22 pm By:
Is When You Eat as Important as What You Eat? | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes http://t.co/Ik501qjc
Arena Pharma: FDA Panel Live Blog - TheStreet
thestreet.com — “Join TheStreet biotech columnist Adam Feuerstein as he provides live coverage of the FDA advisory panel reviewing Arena Pharma's obesity drug lorcaserin.” View full resource at thestreet.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 5:44 pm By:
Arena Pharma: FDA Panel Live Blog - TheStreet http://t.co/M148pC7t via @TheStreet
Kids with cerebral palsy may benefit from video game play
eurekalert.org — “Like their healthy peers, children with disabilities may spend too much time in front of a video screen. For children with cerebral palsy (CP), this leads to an even greater risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders. Scientists have found that video games such as Nintendo's Wii offer an enjoyable opportunity to promote light to moderate physical activity in children with CP, and may have a role to play in rehabilitation therapy.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 5:10 am By:
AAAS Kids with cerebral palsy may benefit from video game play http://t.co/O9veduNV
High Cholesterol Patient Education | High Triglycerides Guide
vitals.com — “Your patient education guide for reducing high cholesterol (hypercholetserolemia) levels. HDL, LDL and triglycerides explained.” View full resource at vitals.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2012 at 10:40 am By:
Weighty Matters: Why I Can No Longer Trust Medscape
weightymatters.ca — “Dr. Yoni Freedhoff"s obesity medicine take on health, weight loss and life in general” View full resource at weightymatters.ca
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 2:05 pm By:
RT @yonifreedhoff Why I Can No Longer Trust Medscape http://t.co/lVKioYxL

