Archive for May, 2007

Additional beneficial effects on ‘cardiometabolic risk factors’ beyond those expected from weight loss in trials of the anti-obesity drug rimonabant may not be due to the drug itself, reports an article in the June issue of Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). Advertisements for rimonabant (sold under the brand name Acomplia by Sanofi-Aventis) claim that ‘an estimated 50% of the effects â?¦ on cardiometabolic risk factors are beyond those expected from weight loss alone’. [click link for full article]

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The primary reason we need to eat food is to provide fuel for the body. This fuel comes from the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. To explain it simply, food is broken down to produce e…

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BodyMedia, Inc., the pioneer in metabolic assessment and behavioral therapy solutions, announced today the first ever study results demonstrating that by incorporating the SenseWear(R) body monitoring system into weight loss intervention programs physicians can improve treatment outcomes. [click link for full article]

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Why Nutrition and Fitness Are Important Nutrition and fitness are the keys to good health. They benefit a person physically, psychologically, and socially. They can also provide many health benefits. Just think about it, being healthy is vital for your everyday lives as well as running your own business! Benefits of Exercise There are many, technorati.com

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The man infected with potentially fatal tuberculosis is receiving treatment at a Denver, Colorado, hospital as federal health officials continue to track down airline passengers who may have been exposed to the illness.

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