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Weight Watchers and Alesha Dixon

Imaginary Diva — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:52:18 +0000

Overweight Pregnancy Can Have Long-term Health Consequences for Children

Imaginary Diva — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:35:11 +0000

Too much weight before and during pregnancy can have serious health consequences not only for the mother, but for her child's health for many years, new research shows. "While it's pretty well-known a healthy weight is crucial to a healthy and long life, new research is showing that if a woman is overweight while pregnant, her baby is more likely to be overweight," said Alan R. Fleischman, M.D., March of Dimes medical director. These health risks continue into childhood, with a higher risk of developing insulin resistance, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, all of which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

6 Slimming Down Tips for Women

Imaginary Diva — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:43:21 +0000

Slimming down has long been one of women’s greatest feats yet to be achieved and conquered. Compared to men, women find it harder to burn and lose all the unwanted fat and extra pounds just to fit in the perfect dress they’ve been dying to wear. However, women nowadays don’t have the time to devote themselves completely to various rigorous and tedious dieting programs. What they need are easy-to-follow steps, which slowly but surely helps them lose a few pounds and achieve their desired size and weight. Here are 6 simple slimming down tips for women:

Californian’s ‘Weigh-In’ on the Effectiveness of the TrekDesk Treadmill Desk

Imaginary Diva — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:07:48 +0000

Make Nutrition your Tradition with Wholesome Holiday Recipes

Imaginary Diva — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:01:00 +0000

A healthy diet is an important weapon in the fight against disease. Often, the holidays are a time of overindulgences, stressors, and hurried schedules that can challenge healthy eating. Committed to encouraging healthful dietary choices, Texas Oncology adds another good-for-you holiday recipe to its easy-to-make, nutritious holiday collection – Gingerbread Granola. Low in sodium and high in fiber, Gingerbread Granola is packed with healthy ingredients like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, golden raisins, and dried apricots, making it a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate the season. Nearly a third of cancer deaths in 2010 could be prevented because they are related to poor nutrition, obesity, and physical inactivity, according to the American Cancer Society.