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How your body shape determines your chronic stress reactions
Region: California
Is your cortisol (fight or flight hormone) making you obese in only one area of your body--your abdomen? Your job or life at home could be perceived by your body as a chronic stressor without you even realizing it. Stress ... more
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Want to get thin? Eat more
Region: India
Calorie-burning fat may seem like science fiction, but a study released on Wednesday found that adults have small blobs of metabolism-regulating brown fat previously believed to exist only in babies and children. This "... more
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Palm Oil Production Results in Habitat Destruction of Orangutans
Region: IndonesiaA recent report revealed the discovery of an estimated 1,000 or more orangutans on the eastern border in a remote part of Borneo. The orangutan, considered endangered, is found predominantly in Indonesia and Malaysi... more
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Research promises to predict obesity by a simple blood test
Region: United StatesThis study opens doors to new tests to identify millions of people who are at risk. According to a new research from the Monell Center, the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate ... more
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Burger King Cuts Trans-fat
Region: United States
After lagging behind other fast food chains like Wendy's, KFC and Taco Bell, Burger King is finally hopping onto the bandwagon. It originally announced in July 2007 that it will make a full switch by Dec 2008, but has... more
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Wendy Offredo, Dawn McCreery Murderer, Richard Cooey, Interview
Region: Ohio
Richard Cooey, the man who murdered University of Akron students Wendy Offredo and Dawn McCreery 22 years ago, claims that his obesity makes finding his veins for lethal injection next month will be impossible. Richard Co... more
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How Fat Loss May Change your Life?
Region: IndiaBeing overweight not only affects our physical health but also give rise to various psychological problems. Losing extra fat yields many gains. Below are some of the advantages of losing fat. - The apparent gain of the fa... more
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Hazards of Obesity
Region: IndiaObesity causes many serious diseases like heart attack, diabetes, cancer, renal disorder or hemorrhage. They are generally the causes of a fat person’s death. Obesity is a major factor that reduces life expectancy. L... more
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New Regulation for New York City Restaurants
Region: New YorkRestaurants of NewYork city remove all artificial trans fats food from their menu. A new regulation, which comes into force from Tuesday, mentioned that all food served including baked goods, oil and spreads, shortening, ... more
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Ten 100 Calorie Snacks Suitable for Everyone
Region: AlabamaThere are a lot of healthy snacks around that are less than 100 calories. The ten listed below should be good for people following any diet program, and they are also very tasty. Pick your favorite and enjoy. ... more
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