Obesity in the UK is a growing problem, and while politicians and medical people argue as to its cause, one thing is clear it can be a major problem for the individuals concerned. However with a society which is based on how fast you can eat and work, increasing numbers of people are not taking […]
Actors can be divided into 2 groups. One group are those who are able to flit into and out of a role at will. The other group involves those who literally live the role they are playing 24 / 7 for how ever long it takes. This latter group is often referred to as method […]
Obesity can have a major impact on weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees. New research suggests that losing weight may also help reduce the effects of another medical condition – osteoarthritis. The research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests that obesity triggers changes in both a […]
It seems that losing weight just doesn’t help improve an obese person’s health and well-being it also gets rid of intestinal worms. The research found that as part of using a regular weight loss regime, the latter also affects the ability for gastrointestinal worms, which are parasites, to feed. Globally, 25% of people are affected by this […]
As the New Year gets under way, most people are likely to have broken their resolutions, including the decision to lose weight – one of the most popular. Can training your mind help? According to clinical psychologists one of the best ways to lose weight is to develop consistent habits, and one way to do […]
With the trend for using applications on mobile devices growing at an unprecedented rate, it would be rather surprising if there weren’t such apps related to health and fitness. But can these apps help people lose weight? It seems improbable, but apparently recent research has found a connection. Scientists from Northwestern University are advising anyone who is […]
People suffering from diabetes are often prone to weight problems or obesity in some cases. While medication is aimed at controlling blood-sugar levels, it can also have an inadvertent side effect of increasing the person’s weight. However, a new tablet developed for type 2 diabetics may be useful in helping people lose weight. It is […]
Scientists have found that advice often given to Type 2 diabetics may not be right after all. It seems that they are told to lose weight in order to cut their risk of heart attack or stroke, but this may not be true after all. However researchers were surprised to find other medical problems could […]
Obesity is often (but not always) an associated problem for people suffering from diabetes. The latter also often results in individuals who are obese in the first place. In general, those suffering from Type 2 diabetes are advised to manage the disorder by improving and altering diet as well as taking medication to control blood-sugar […]
Many actors, particularly those who are described as method actors who try to literally get into the role they are playing often undergo changes in their weight. However some medical people are concerned that doing this can put their health at risk. One actress whose doctors are concerned about is Northern Ireland Antonia Campbell-Hughes. It […]