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Overweight : Overweight - Summary - EUphact
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Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2010 at 1:46 am By:
In the EU, prevalence of overweight is higher among men than women, but obesity is higher among women than men http://tinyurl.com/yg9bg7q
More people are expected to become severly overweight
stltoday.com — “RALEIGH, N.C. • The nation's obesity rate may increase more slowly than expected in the next two decades, but the” View full resource at stltoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 12:07 pm By:
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More people are expected to become severely #overweight http://t.co/OC9aV1SH #obesity #PH #Health
Testosterone Treatment Helps Obese Older Males Lose Weight, Other Health Gains Too
medicalnewstoday.com — “Restoring low testosterone levels in older, overweight or obese men to normal levels results in dramatic weight loss and other health benefits, such as better blood pressure and blood glucose c” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Testosterone Treatment Helps Obese Older Males Lose Weight, Other Health Gains Too http://t.co/Um6tntfz #menshealth
IOM urges aggressive action plan, strategies to fight obesity
healio.com — “IOM urges aggressive action plan, strategies to fight obesity Despite promising new statistics, the United States is making slow strides in the battle against obesity, according to the Institute of Medicine Committee’s new report, “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention — Solving the” View full resource at healio.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm By:
IOM: Two-thirds of adults and nearly one-third of children in the United States are #overweight or #obese http://t.co/eMIHNbEL
Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation - Institute of Medicine
iom.edu — “Two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. Left unchecked, obesity’s effects on health, health care costs, and our productivity as a nation could become catastrophic. The staggering human toll of obesity-related chronic disease and disability and an annual cost of $190.2 billion for treating obesity-related illness underscore the urgent need to strengthen obesity prevention efforts in the United States. The IOM evaluated prior obesity-prevention strategies and identi” View full resource at iom.edu
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 10:19 pm By:
RT @theIOM New IOM report: Accelerating Progress in #Obesity Prevention: Solving the #weightofthenation http://t.co/AFMWzowi
Long commutes linked to larger waistlines: US - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: People who drive long distances to work are more likely to be overweight and have poorer fitness levels than people who live closer to their jobs, a US study said Tuesday.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 5:35 am By:
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Long commutes linked to larger waistlines: US - People who drive long distances to work are more likely to be overwe... http://t.co/kJvZJbQS
Moms Often Overlook Toddlers' Weight Problems : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “More than two-thirds of the mothers participating in a recent study were inaccurate in their assessments. And the biggest problem was moms who thought their overweight toddlers were just fine.” View full resource at npr.org
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Moms Often Overlook Toddlers' Weight Problems http://t.co/RafGeFYA
Kids with cerebral palsy may benefit from video game play
labspaces.net — “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. A group of scientists has found that video games such as Nintendo's Wii offer an enjoyable” View full resource at labspaces.net
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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
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NIH and the Weight of the Nation - Health Information - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
nih.gov — “In May 2012, an HBO Documentary Films series on obesity, ?The Weight of the Nation,? premieres. The four-part series?Consequences, Choices, Children in Crisis, and Challenges?highlights several NIH research advances and addresses the factors contributing to the country?s obesity problem. The films are the centerpiece to a public awareness campaign, which also includes a three-part HBO Family series for kids, 12 short films, a website and social media, and a nationwide community-based outreach ef” View full resource at nih.gov
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HBO documentary, The Weight of the Nation, highlights several NIH research advances & factors contributing to obesity: http://t.co/fBtkZTeY
Cool Hands May Improve Workouts : Healthymagination
healthymagination.com — “And now for some fitness news that’s really, truly cool: overweight women who chill their hands during exercise may boost their endurance, lower their blood pressure, and trim extra inches off their waists.” View full resource at healthymagination.com
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Heavy teens have trouble managing diabetes - Health - Children's health - msnbc.com
msnbc.msn.com — “New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control.” View full resource at msnbc.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 4:12 pm By:
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Heavy teens may have trouble managing diabetes. http://t.co/jEuI9tXc via @MSNBC_health #kids #health #diabetes
Treating childhood obesity: A family affair
sciencedaily.com — “With nearly one-third of American children being overweight or obese, doctors agree that there is an acute need for more effective treatments. In many weight management programs, the dropout rate can be as high as 73 percent, and even in successful programs, the benefits are usually short term.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 4:01 pm By:
Dr. David Palmiter PhD, Doctor, and Psychologist
Treating childhood obesity: A family affair http://t.co/vXpE6ojX #parenting #health
Lower All-Cause, Cardio Mortality in Obese With RA
painlive.com — “Overweight and obese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, but have substantially increased risks of comorbidities, medical costs, and reduced quality of life compared with normal-weight RA patients, according to a study published online April 18 in Arthritis Care & Research.” View full resource at painlive.com
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Lower All-Cause, Cardio Mortality in Obese With RA http://t.co/lMHLGJ0S
In Postmenopausal Women, Weight Loss Led To Reduction In Inflammation
medicalnewstoday.com — “Postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese and lost at least 5 percent of their body weight had a measurable reduction in markers of inflammation, according to a study published in Cance” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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In Postmenopausal Women, Weight Loss Led To Reduction In Inflammation http://t.co/dh4btUJM #cancer
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