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THURSDAY, May 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) — As if the physical woes tied to obesity aren’t enough, a new study finds that obese teens are also more likely to face rejection by their peers. “This is especially troubling since friendships are important sources of support and companionship,” study co-author Sandra Simpkins, an associate professor a … Read more
[unable to retrieve full-text content] after my long search for the perfect fitness app that met all my needs i found this one. Slife is the best fitness app i’ve found so far. it keeps all tracks of my basic activities. for example if i go for a walk it counts my foot steps(pedometer) it … Read more
Binge!! 🙁 Regular Member Rep Power 0 Just been on a food binge! Really upset! Will I ever reach me goals! ;( Posting Permissions You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts Forum Rules SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0 ©2011, Crawlability, … Read more
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Microbe populations on people’s hands are more diverse than believed and vary depending on where people live and their lifestyle, a new study shows. The findings suggest that studies of microbes that live on people’s skin should include participants from a wider number of regions, the researchers added. … Read more
May 15, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Surgical Outcomes Are Worse For People On Medicaid May 14, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Surgery patients covered by Medicaid do worse than those with private insurance, according to a new study. Compared to patients with private … Read more
In Orientation Join Date Apr 2014 Location United States Posts 1 New Girl Hello all. I recently joined fitness.com to get new ideas on exercises. Now I’m looking for a little help. I am 5’2″ and 108lbs. I am happy with my weight however I have small a layer of belly fat and very slight … Read more
Originally Posted by Ijustlovefood I’m currently 14st 10, at my heaviest I was 16st 3. I want to get down to around the 10st mark… Size 12! I’m on the slim fast shakes at the mo, strictly 2 shakes a day then a 600 calorie dinner. I’m seriously lacking motivation and will power! I lithely … Read more
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new injectable drug can further knock down cholesterol levels in people who take cholesterol-busting statin medications, according to the results of a global trial. People taking the new therapy alongside statins enjoyed a 63 percent to 75 percent decrease in their “bad” (LDL) … Read more
TUESDAY, May 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a sharp rise in the number of traumatic brain injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments in recent years, a new study shows. The researchers noted that increased awareness and diagnosis of head injuries, including concussions, may explain some of the increase. Researchers analyzed data from more … Read more