Wal-Mart expansion may play role in America’s obesity epidemic
Not only can Wal-Mart take some blame for the loss of many locally-owned businesses, the chain’s Supercenters could also be
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Obese Moms Who Receive Lifestyle Counseling Less Likely To Give Birth To Heavy Babies
Obese pregnant women who undergo counseling in order to give their lifestyle a healthier boost could reduce their risk of
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No Such Thing as ‘Healthy’ Obesity, Study Says
While the last few years have sparked debate over whether those who are overweight or obese can still be classified as
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Postpartum Weight Gain Boosts Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
Moms who fail to lose the pounds they gain during pregnancy – or those who gain a few extra pounds
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Obesity & Insulin Resistance
A University of Sao Paulo study of 135 individuals, half with normal weight and the other half obese, suggests there
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Lifestyle Change Can Lessen Sexual Dysfunction in Type 2 Women
While erectile dysfunction gets much of the attention, sexual problems as a side effect of type 2 diabetes are not
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Type 2: Diabetes Recurrence After Bariatric Surgery May Depend on Diabetes Duration
Bariatric surgery, which alters or blocks portions of the digestive system, has produced long-term remission of diabetes symptoms in many
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Even 1% Weight Loss Improves Mobility in Older Type 2s
Just a 1 percent weight loss in older people with type 2 diabetes can improve their physical mobility by up
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