This Woman's Lifelong Fear Of Fruit and Vegetables Was Cured By Hypnotherapy
A Coventry woman was afraid to eat fruit and vegetables. Then she got hypnotherapy sessions from Russell Hemmings that changed her life.
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Man is Transformed After His Weight Takes Up 2 Plane Seats During Wildfire Evacuation
Tony Bussey has undergone a spectacular transformation – and it's all thanks to an airplane ride from Fort McMurray two years ago.
When Fast Food Restaurants Encourage Obese Man to Lose Weight, He Sheds 140 Pounds in 15 Weeks
Community fast food restaurants all agreed to stop serving an obese patron in a bid to help save his life – and it resulted in a stunning weight loss story.
Common Heart Disease Drug Reverses Obesity By Targeting Inflammation in Mice - Raising Their Metabolism
Digoxin, a drug already used for heart diseases, reduced inflammation and led to a 40% weight loss in obese mice, without any side effects.
In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids
In just 15 months, this 441-pound man who couldn't fit in a theater seat lost 228 pounds and completed a full marathon. The motivation to change came when the 31-year-old recognized that he didn't have the energy to play with his two young children. Since that realization a little over a year ago, Rob Sparkes […]
Slimming and Healthful: Benefits of New 'Green' Mediterranean Diet Revealed in Study
The green Med diet, supplemented with walnuts and green tea, may amplify the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet.
Free Gym for Low Income Women Saved by Anonymous Donor
A non-profit fitness center in Massachusetts providing free gym memberships to low-income and homeless women was nearly forced to shut its doors recently, until an anonymous donor came forward and gave money enough to keep the center open for the summer.
Focusing on the Pleasure of Eating Makes People Choose Smaller Portions
This tasty study shows the promising – and slightly unusual – technique of visualizing the joy of food can curb overeating habits
Nestlé Discovered How to Slash Sugar Content in Chocolate by 40% Without Changing Taste
Starting in 2018, this candy company will have just as many tasty treats - but with only a fraction of the usual amount of sugar.
4 U.S. States Show Decline in Obesity For First Time in 10 Years
High percentages of American adults suffer from obesity, but this new health study shows that there may be hope on the horizon for expanding waistlines.
New Use of Molecule May Fight Obesity by Converting 'Bad' Fat to 'Good' Fat
Though the condition may not be life-threatening, health risks from obesity are leading researchers to discover new safer treatments.
New York Neighborhood Noise May Be Healthy For its Residents
This new study shows that areas with louder and more consistent nighttime noises have healthier residents than those that don't.
Largest U.S. Public School System to Fight Climate Change With 'Meatless Mondays'
The largest public school system in the US will soon begin offering free, healthy vegetarian meals in their 1,800 schools every Monday.
86-Year-old Has Lost 120 Pounds Simply By Walking Around Her One-Bedroom Apartment
This senior is a prime example of how no one needs an expensive gym membership in order to live a healthier lifestyle.
Obese Dog Who Weighed Three Times More Than Healthy Pup Has Made a Radical Transformation
This obese beagle was in dire straits when she was first adopted, but thanks to months of hard work, she has been given a second leash on life.
Want to Stop Eating Junk Food? New Research Says You Should Get More Sleep
This new study says that you might be getting junk food cravings because you're not getting enough sleep.
School With Bikes Instead Of Desks Offers Better Way To Learn
The Read and Ride program at Ward began five years ago. One classroom is equipped with enough exercise bikes for a full class of students, and teachers bring students throughout the day to use them. As they ride, their reading scores improve.
Soda Sales Rapidly Decline Across the U.S.
Americans are drinking 20 percent less soda than they did in 1998, according to trade tracker Beverage Digest. Diet drinks are losing market share even faster.
Disney to Scrap Junk Food Ads on its TV Channels and Website
Michelle Obama joined Disney executives today to announce an unprecedented move in the battle against childhood obesity. The media company will eliminate the advertising of unhealthy food and beverages from all of its Disney channels, the first major media company to introduce standards for food advertising on shows targeting kids and families. Mrs. Obama called it a game changer that would give parents more leverage as they campaign to bring healthier foods into their kids' diets.
Sweet Enzyme Discovered Can Actually Break Down Harmful Effects of Sugar
A newly discovered enzyme helps cells "kick out" excess sugar, promising therapies for treating diabetes and obesity.
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