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Blog 'n Chat from April 2010

FriendsThe Blog N Chat section gives you the opportunity to read about the latest findings and information related to weight control.  Rather than a discussion forum, you can use the commenting to chat back and forth about the topics that interest you.  You should think of this as a community where you can share ideas with your fellow weight controllers!

 

Writer Questions Effectiveness of Anti-Obesity Campaigns

In an April 26 article on the website of the Chico State University student newspaper, The Orion, writer Andrea Wagner questioned the effectiveness of awareness campaigns to prevent obesity: More...

Posted By WLC on April 26, 2010 | 34 Comments

Studies Reveal Benefits, Limitations of Exercise

Exercise alone won't make you skinny, but it may make you feel better and help you maintain your weight or a weight loss, according to a report in the New York Times Magazine. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on April 19, 2010 | 22 Comments

Reducing Calories Not Enough for Weight Loss

Not sure if exercise is really necessary for you or your kids to lose weight? Well, it is. The monkeys say so. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on April 16, 2010 | 12 Comments

Teens Who Exercise Can Overcome Effects of 'Obesity Genetics'

Teenagers who carry genes associated with obesity can remain slim if they exercise an hour a day, according to a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on April 12, 2010 | 20 Comments

Stomach Surgery for Weight Loss Raises Risk of Kidney Stones

People who have stomach surgery in order to lose weight increase their risk for kidney stones, according to a new study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. More...

Posted By WLC on April 09, 2010 | 6 Comments

Negative Self-Image Appears to Hinder Physical Activity

Researchers with Kansas State University have discovered that people with negative body images are more likely to drop out of an exercise program within six months. More...

Posted By WLC on April 07, 2010 | 13 Comments

For Women to Maintain Weight, Exercise One Hour Per Day

Women of normal weight can avoid gaining weight by spending one hour a day in moderately intense exercise, such as walking, bicycling, or ballroom dancing, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on April 06, 2010 | 11 Comments

To Promote Environment, Health, NC Gov Tells Kids to Take a Hike

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue has issued a proclamation, claiming the week of April 11 to 17 is National Environmental Education Week. She also plans to adopt the North Carolina Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which encourages kids to explore the great outdoors. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on April 05, 2010 | 12 Comments

High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet May Help Overweight Teens Lose Weight

Researchers have found that a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates can effectively help obese teenagers lose weight. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on April 02, 2010 | 13 Comments