The FDA has to make another decision on whether to pull a weight loss medication off the market. The question again is its safety. The medication Meridia has been facing lots of scrutiny due to its cardiovascular risks. The FDA panel is split on whether to remove the medication from the US market. The pharmaceutical [...]
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Continue ReadingI have never needed a great deal of sleep. Usually, my eyes are starting to open at around 6am (it used to be 5am). So, I usually get around 6-7 hours of sleep a night. So, do I need more? Frankly, I don’t know if I coud sleep longer if I tried. Once my eyes [...]
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Continue ReadingWhat do type II diabetes, obesity and Alzheimers disease all have in common? The answer may be suprising to you. The answer may be….plaque on the brain. A small study that was published in the August 25, 2010 issue of Neurology showed some interesting findings. A group of people were assessed that all had verifed blood [...]
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit the Body Worlds exhibit, the picture that I placed above will bring back memories. If you haven’t been to this exhibit, you MUST go when it comes to a city near you. This side by side photo is a comparison of a 120 lb. woman vs. a [...]
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Continue ReadingRemember when you bought that new pair of pants and they fit so perfectly. But then, with a little bit of time and a little bit of weight gain, those nice fitting pants don’t fit so well anymore. But here’s the thing…that belly fat can be very bad for you! That extra belly fat can [...]
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