Psychology & Psychiatry
At peak fertility, women who desire to maintain body attractiveness report they eat less
Biology isn't the only reason women eat less as they near ovulation, a time when they are at their peak fertility.
Jun 1, 2015
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News tagged with losing weight
Health
Study shows social gaming site effective weight loss tool
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that DietBet, a web-based commercial weight loss program that pairs financial incentives with social influence, delivers significant weight losses. The study and its findings ...
Feb 18, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Changes in dieters' social networks may undermine weight-loss efforts
Efforts to lose weight may be unsuccessful because of an important mismatch between the social contacts created by individuals desiring to lose weight, and the factors that are actually beneficial for achieving weight loss ...
Jun 1, 2016
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Health
Few overweight people with diabetes getting recommended physical activity
A study of exercise habits in people with diabetes finds that women with diabetes who are trying to lose weight are far more physically active than women with diabetes who are not trying to control their weight. Furthermore, ...
Sep 10, 2014
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Health
Can watching an avatar translate to real-life weight loss?
An estimated two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese and many find it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. They've tried fad diets, exercise programs, diet pills and other methods but the battle continues. ...
Jul 1, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Healthy people more at ease socializing with stocky folks, but it can hinder weight loss
People trying to shed pounds—but who hang out with heavier pals regularly—are more likely to lose weight if they include thinner people in their social lives, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.
Aug 16, 2016
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Health
I will if you will: What motivates spouses to get fit, manage illness
(Medical Xpress)—Before spouses take their first step toward fitness, their partner's interest or willingness to participate can sway them, says a Purdue University family studies expert.
Feb 5, 2013
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Health
Words from a formerly fat physician
For obese patients, losing weight may require a different solution than calorie reduction and exercise, writes a formerly obese physician in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 10, 2012
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Health
Researcher finds that money motivates employees to lose weight
Financial incentives can be a very effective tool in encouraging employees to lose weight at companies that offer their workers those types of programs, research from a University of Texas at Arlington economics assistant ...
Aug 13, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Very overweight teens face stigma, discrimination, and isolation
Very overweight teens face a social world of stigma, discrimination, and isolation because of their body size, reveals an analysis of their views, published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Apr 30, 2014
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