Having a pear shape for woman used to be considered a good thing. Think Marilyn Monroe or Jane Russell they were considered bombshells. But, a new LA Times article is having women rethink the pear shape and the health implications that come along with it. According to the article women with the pear-shaped are at […]
So, you have had your breast implants over 10 years now that it is 2013. Whens the last time you had them checked? Maybe you have saline implants because your original surgery was performed during the time when silicone implants were not available. Perhaps you have accepted the irregularities and contour differences in your breast […]
Looking for ways to lose weight can be a never-ending battle. According to recent article people who reduce added sugars in their diet loose on average about 1.7 pounds. Researchers say this amount may be small but it is significant. The result was published in the paper online in the British medical Journal that reviewed […]
Choosing to eat at a restaurant for most people is expected to have some element of enjoyment. With the obesity epidemic rampant regulations have pressured restaurants to list their caloric intake of their dishes. Realistically anyone who orders fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or other known high calorie foods is not expecting a low number if […]
Most people underestimate their real weight according to recent article. Men and women specifically those that are obese have become more likely than ever before to underestimate their true weight according to recent study. In a paper published in the Journal PLos ONE, researchers at the University college of Cork analyzed height and weight data […]
Most reports in the media are highlighting the increase in men choosing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The uptick in men has patients has been fairly steady over the past decade. As the marketplace becomes more competitive, men can no longer ignore the value placed on a youthful appearance. The competition can be not only in […]
Although it may seem rather obvious, a recent article highlighted the fact that people who take smaller bites are less likely to gain weight. Researchers from the Netherlands published a study in the Journal Plos One that examined what happened when 53 participants consumed soup while taking various size sips when focusing and when they […]
There are many misconceptions concerning obesity and weight loss according to a recent article. An international group of dietitians, doctors as well as other experts reviewed more than a dozen conceptions concerning obesity that are commonly believed to be true but are not supported by actual reliable medical evidence. If not just the consumers to […]
Thanks to the obesity epidemic portion control has become the buzzword for the decade. According to a recent article the portion control plan is a five-step approach that uses a measured system designed to take the guesswork out of dieting. The co-creator of the program Myles Berkowitz, claims that the regimen allows for larger portions […]
Living the good life especially in Southern California usually includes not only feeling good but looking good as well. According to a recent online news report living the good life is as much about attitude as it is about eating better and exercising more. Most doctors recommend a healthy lifestyle to their patients as the […]
