A new study shows that weight loss plays a more important role than physical activity in preventing heart disease among women. Even high levels of physical activity did not counteract the adverse effects of being overweight or obese, further stressing the necessity for proper diet and healthy weight loss.
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Obesity increases the risk of developing a common and virulent form of kidney cancer, a new study finds. Weight loss programs often emphasize the health benefits of proper diet to stave off disease and, increasingly, scientific evidence seems to be supporting this idea.
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A study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that you don’t need to lose a lot of weight to improve your heart’s health. Weight loss of even 20lbs can help you turn back the clock on your heart and vascular function.
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While there is no “one size fits all” solution to lifelong, healthy weight loss, try these tips:

Lifestyle Change - Permanent weight loss is not something that a “quick-fix”
diet can achieve. Instead, think about weight loss as a permanent lifestyle
change. You are making a commitment to your health for life.
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With all the information available on the Internet, on diets and weight loss, it’s easy to get taken in by scams and fraudulent claims. Young, overweight people are particularly at risk, as 1 in 5 have fallen prey to the hard sell, weight loss spam that shows up in their inbox. Don’t be fooled by false promises.
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Recent study: Better to be fit and thin than fit and fat

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Moderate Weight Loss in Obese People Improves Heart Function

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Teen Weight Loss: Healthy Habits Count

February 26 2010
Mayo Clinic

Teenage obesity is a dangerous - and growing - problem. Like any weight loss challenge, there's no magic bullet for teen weight loss. Still, there's plenty you can do to help. Start by encouraging your teen to adopt healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
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Going nuts in your diet can cut cholesterol

May 10 2010

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Going nuts in your diet can be good for your health, according to a study published, which showed that eating nuts helps to lower blood cholesterol levels.
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