http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:52:27 +0200 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:52:27 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/beer-belly http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/beer-belly Flat abs is certainly sexy and everybody wants to have it. But not many people can actually get hold of it. For one thing, it takes a great deal of effort to have flat and sexy abs. And for another thing, a great number of people are simply overweight or obese. Most likely, these people have that unpleasant beer belly. Most people think that having a beer belly is all about excess weight and fat. But then again, that’s just one part of the story. Countless of people ask the question “How can I get rid of my beer belly?”, Or “What would really work for me to reduce the size of my belly?” Most would go on a low fat, high fiber diet in the hopes of getting what they want. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:44:01 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/teen-obesity http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/teen-obesity Obesity rates are rising to alarmingly high proportions, and this is a cause for concern. This condition can affect anyone regardless of age, status and gender, and this goes to say that children and teens can suffer from it as well. Take the case of teen obesity whose rate has basically tripled since the 1980’s. Fifteen percent of the total population, or about 9 million children and teenagers are obese, specifically those under the age of 15. As much as obesity statistics are quite discouraging, it is expected to become worse in the coming years. When a person is obese, it means that they have an excessive accumulation of fat in their body. Tue, 20 May 2008 14:59:23 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/metabolic-syndrome http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/metabolic-syndrome So you’ve been to the doctor for your yearly check up. Blood tests and other exams have been performed. It seems that this time, all is not well. The doctor says that your blood sugar is a little high. This is not a good sign, you say to yourself. And indeed it is not good. There are certain irregularities in your health and you ought to do something about it. After all, good health is not to be compromised. It is the primary factor to living life to the fullest. An elevated blood sugar means that you need to do some lifestyle modifications. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:46:22 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/being-overweight http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/being-overweight So you are overweight and you ask yourself “Can I still get a quality woman even though I’m not as fit and trim”? Well, the answer depends on what you can offer a woman despite you being overweight. Take note of your lifestyle. Are you all about merely watching tv and going to work, then going to bars and nightclubbing? If so, then chances are you won’t get a quality woman. Women who want lasting relationships look for emotional fulfillment from a man and his lifestyle. But this doesn’t mean that you have to be very rich, of course. The point driven here is that you ought to have a good quality and active lifestyle. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:05:27 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity4 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity4 Obesity has become an epidemic, as factors causing it are quite convenient. Indeed, more and more people are becoming overweight and obese. Gaining those pounds just seem to get easier and easier rather than losing them. In fact, you may be having this dilemma. Many people are always asking “What should I do to lose weight?” or “What is the best way for weight loss?”. As they say, the best way to deal with a condition is to know the cause. That way, you can know what it is that you would treat. So it’s best that you know what the causes of obesity are, so that you would know how to put a stop to them. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:17:34 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity3 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity3 A treatment is often more successfully applied if the causes have been identified. How else would one give treatment when they don’t know what it is to treat? But often, the case is that treatment is only employed on the surface- merely the symptoms. It may initially be effective, but chances are the condition would recur. The key to beating something is to go down to the cause. This can be applied to the major health and cosmetic dilemma of obesity. But first, a look at the possible causes of obesity. Many are well aware of the most common causes of obesity- lack of exercise and excessive eating. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 03:44:25 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/belly-fat1 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/belly-fat1 So many people are overweight and obese in highly developed countries. Many factors contribute to such conditions. There is primarily genetics- one is predisposed to it. But it can be aggravated by a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, and many people are guilty of these tendencies. Such is why obesity statistics is on the rise, and it has become alarming. It is not surprising to see “rotund” people most everywhere. They're simply called “fat”, and one of their salient characteristics is having belly fat. Belly fat can be downright unsightly. It gives off the impression that one lacks exercise and is undisciplined when eating. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:24:24 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity2 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/causes-of-obesity2 In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, obesity has become a major concern. The issue has been constantly discussed on tv, in the internet, over the radio and in everyday conversations. The obesity epidemic has become alarming. It has affected a wide percentage of the population and it is growing still. But what really is behind obesity- what are the causes of obesity? The real causes of obesity are quite apparent. For one thing, there is the current lifestyle, and the recent trend. They can be causes of obesity which can be difficult to deal with. The modern lifestyle and trend is what everybody is caught in. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/obesity http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/obesity There is an epidemic of obesity in the United States. And it has come to the point of being alarming. What contributed to this prevailing dilemma? Is there anybody to blame? What can be done about it? Our dietary culture can be the primary culprit behind obesity. Think of how fast food has become imbedded into our psyches. Eating out means fast food. Celebrations and family get togethers. The essence of them is certainly commendable. After all, celebrations and get togethers strengthen peer and family ties. But what about the fast food behind them? Think of how much calories and fat, sodium and sugar they contain. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:34:01 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/obesity-in-teens http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/obesity-in-teens Many are well aware that the teenage years can be a tumultuous phase. It is one where significant physiological alterations take place. Along with it are major physical and emotional changes. Adolescence is a stage of transition and at times it can be challenging. It is essential for teenagers to develop their personal identity. Peer pressure can be so demanding in this stage as well. Physical appearance is becoming a major concern as it is imperative in peer acceptance. Such is why obesity in teens can be a major dilemma. Obesity in teens poses tremendous social, physical and emotional drawbacks to teenagers concerned. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:39:26 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/trans-fat http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/trans-fat Most people are often hurrying and scurrying. These include parents who prepare meals. As moms and dads are always in a rush, them nor the kids can enjoy a home-cooked meal. By home-cooked meal, it means that made of fresh foods. Fruits, vegetables, unprocessed meat, nuts and grains. Moms and dads may no longer have the time to prepare them. Such a routine can have the family consuming a lot of trans fat instead. But what is trans fat? Is that sort of fat bad? One should well consider. Rather than eating fresh and unprocessed food, people would rather go to a fast food restaurant. Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:20:47 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/research-on-obesity http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/research-on-obesity It is estimated that over 127 million adults in the United States alone are overweight. Such statistics can easily give way to an alarming epidemic of obesity. Obesity in fact poses a formidable threat to the general worldwide population. If the epidemic of obesity is not put under control, much havoc can be instigated. Obesity is on its way of becoming the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. Research on obesity has obtained such facts and statistics and indeed, it can give rise to precarious health and social issues. Much effort has long since been initiated for research on obesity as this health and social menace has become frighteningly complex. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:31:11 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/body-fat http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/body-fat When one says “body fat”, what would initially come into mind is a feeling of dislike to the point of repugnance. After all, isn’t the health and cosmetic issue of obesity exclusively associated to that abominable body fat? Body fat is apparently unsightly, much more so if it is located in areas such as the belly, the hips and the thighs. Worse if one’s whole body is covered with. However, body fat referred to here is storage fat, and such is what almost everybody detests. But other than storage fat, there is another sort called essential body fat. With the latter case, the key word is “essential”, which means the body needs it. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:43:35 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/fat-burners http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/fat-burners Weight loss supplements and fat burners can be effective means to rid the body of stubborn fat and pounds. But in the same case with any medications taken into the body, they have to be used with caution. Countless weight loss supplements abound in the market, but there have also been massive reports as to the side effects and damage some of these products have caused. There is indeed a reason for one to be wary when taking weight loss supplements, but with proper precautionary measures, it is possible to maximize their weight loss results while minimizing their precarious effects. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:23:21 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/body-fat-monitor http://www.healthzine.org/Obesity/body-fat-monitor It is said that if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will lead you there. But if you do know where you’re going, it is more likely that you will have a map in hand and take on the right path. Now which do you think would apply when you are embarking on a weight loss journey? Apparently, this venture needs planning, the right gear and a goal. For starters, you can set off on your weight loss venture with a body fat monitor. A body fat monitor can be one of the fundamental implements which can aid you in taking the proper means for weight loss.