Europeans have a different idea of what constitutes overweight than Americans. Here health authorities are up in arms as American’s BMI climbs over 30 into the realm of obesity. European researchers are taking harder looks at the effects of weight as the population’s weight pushes up over 25, merely overweight. With that rising weight, Europeans are also seeing a rise in weight related cancers, most notably colon cancer.amazon twin bed sheets

Reported in the September issue of the European Journal of Cancer, researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK used statistical models to predict the future of cancer rates in Europe. They also looked at something else: How would cancer rates change if Europeans changed their behaviors relative to weight and exercise? Read the rest of this entry »

Some months ago, we presented a review of 3 anti-inflammatory diet books. One of the major points on which all three authors agreed was that Omega 3 fatty acids were good for you (so eat plenty of fish and take a fish oil supplement they advise), but unfortunately most of us eat more Omega 6 fatty acids. New research takes that idea one step and four generations further.

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For some people, it’s no big deal to just start in on a new way of eating. But for most of us, it can be hard to completely change our dietary habits. Never fear, here are ten great ways to cut calories from your diet starting today, and none of them are terribly difficult.

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The International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm, Sweden has not just one, but two great presentations today on commonly available dietary supplements for weight loss. You aren’t going to believe what they found really works!

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Under blue skies and enjoying cool ocean breezes in San Diego, CA, the Endocrine Society is currently holding their annual gathering, ENDO, and mulling over the latest research. This year most of the talk is about insulin, insulin resistance and weight control. New studies are being reviewed daily, including one funded by none other than Jenny Craig. Read the rest of this entry »