Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News


TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:56 AM PDT

Reuters - Companies that have pledged not to market unhealthy food and drinks directly to children may be turning to product placement on television shows instead of traditional ads to target youngsters, a new study showed.

Weight Loss Contest Pays Cash in Florida, Other States to Slim Down (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:39 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Wouldn't it be nice to win cash for losing weight? Floridians can register for "Florida Matchup," a statewide weight loss contest offering cash for pounds. Registration is open to all Florida residents. The three-month contest will kick off on Aug. 26, but registration will be open until mid-September.

Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain (HealthDay)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 08:50 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- As if there weren't already enough good reasons to avoid smoking and keep your weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure all under control, a new study suggests these risk factors in middle age may cause your brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up to a decade later.

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