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January 8, 2013

 

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How To Eat Less When Dining Out

According to one study, keeping your weight in check may also depend on where you eat.

October 1, 2012

 

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How Are Weight And Eating Time Related?

Does eating at "bad hours" affect weight?

July 5, 2012

 

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What’s The Best Way To Help Kids Lose Weight?

According a recent study, there's only really one proven way to help kids lose weight, and that's by parents losing weight themselves.

May 14, 2012

 

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Overweight Doctors Less Likely To Help Patients Lose Weight

Would you be able to take seriously an overweight or obese doctor who advised you to lose weight?

November 21, 2011

 

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Heavy Air

Here's an odd-seeming question. Does air weigh anything?

November 7, 2011

 

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Chew Your Way To Weight Loss

According to a new study, taking more time to chew could help you better control your weight.

September 27, 2011

 

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The (Possible) Downside Of Fat Substitutes

According to some recent studies, fat substitutes may not help when it comes to losing weight. In fact, artificially low fat snacks may lead to weight gain.

September 21, 2011

 

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All Burned Up: Where Does Burnt Paper Go?

You took a stack of paper and burnt it. What happened to the papers when you lit them up?

May 4, 2011

 

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Why Does Weight Loss Slow Down After A While?

Losing weight can be a frustrating experience when you hit a point where the weight slowly comes off. Learn why the process slow down.

April 15, 2011

 

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Does Dieting Change Your Brain?

You exercise, eat right, and still have difficulty keeping the weight off. Could the problem be how your brain responds to dieting?

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