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The Toothbrush - A Calorie Fighter

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Learn how your toothbrush may help you lose weight.

Crash dieting may make you more susceptible to weight gain

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Crash dieting is not healthy. It can disrupt normal metabolism and cause a weight gain later. If you are trying to slim for fashion, reconsider your goals. Think of long-term health benefits. It did not take a fortnight to gain excess weight. So it cannot take a fortnight to lose it. Try to avoid diets that promise you a quick fix.

How to say "No" to holiday weight gain

You do not have to gain extra pounds on holidays. Just remember about balance and moderation. You will never gain weight if you burn more calories than you consume.

Fast food: myths vs. facts

The magazine "Which?" tested food from Burger King, KFC, McDonald's and Pizza Hut.

An apple a day

People who eat three apples or pears a day lose weight. Learn why...

White vs. whole wheat bread

Whole wheat bread is often recommended as a healthier alternative to white bread. However, do you know what the difference is?

Can sleep help you lose weight?

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Columbia scientists have studied the records of more than 6,100 people and found out that people who slept less than 4 hours a night were 73% more likely to be obese than those who slept for 7-9 hours.

More Info: Plenty of sleep an easy recipe for weight loss

Using a calorie counter

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Calorie counter will help you estimate the number of calories you burn.

McDonald's to add nutritional info to packaging

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How to enjoy your favorite Big Mac and control your calorie intake? McDonald's has developed new packaging to help you learn how many calories you get.

Canada, Mexico and the United States fight weight-loss fraud

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Read how Canada, Mexico and the United States fight obesity.

Cheeseburger Bill

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Learn more about the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act.

Music can help you lose weight

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WebMD reports that listening music is effective in weight loss. Read what kind of music is best for weight loss.

Ask Jeeves lets your search for recipes easily

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Learn about the new feature of Ask Jeeves, a popular search engine.

Food out of sight is out of mind

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Learn how to reduce your calorie intake without hunger pains.

Too much TV can sabotage your weight loss success

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If you like watching TV in your spare time, you have a good chance of gaining extra pounds.

Exercise can enhance mood and reduce symptoms of depression

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If you are blue, take a 10-minute walk. The study shows that even a little physical activity can do wonders to your mood.

Healthline, New Medical Search Engine

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Announcing a new search engine to help you find quality health-related information on the web.

Google Earth lets you measure how far you ran

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Learn how to use Google Earth to measure the distance you walked, jogged or ran.

Protein may help you feel full longer

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Australian scientists proved that high-protein diet is more satisfying if compared to high-fat diet.

Attention mothers: Halloween tips from Weight Watchers

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Learn how to save your kids from overeating Halloween treats.

How James Barany helped himself lose weight

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Learn how James Barany managed to lose 60 pounds.

Dietary guidance by Dr. Andrew Weil

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Easy-to-use tips on a healthy diet for men and women.

Can a personal trainer offer dietary guidance?

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What you need to know before following any dietary advice you get at the gym.

Is yoga good for weight loss?

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Does Hatha yoga burn enough calories to be effective for weight loss?