Contemporary life is so full of various disparate problems and stressors that sometimes, the biggest problem is figuring out where and how to start addressing them all, while keeping in mind that the longer one delays, the bigger the problems may become. However, there are some problems that are tied together such that they...
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The idea that stress is supposed to make you lose weight goes back several centuries. The medieval Japanese text The Tale of The Genji, written by an anonymous Heian courtier known only as Lady Murasaki and considered the world’s first novel, contains numerous instances of characters losing weight due to grief or worry (and,...
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People tend to assume that complex problems must have complex—and expensive—solutions. However, it often happens that simple solutions are more effective, or are necessary in order for more complicated measures to work properly. Such is the case with the linked problems of aging and excess body weight. People who wish to look younger and...
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The popular imagination tends to link weight gain to aging, or, conversely, weight loss to youthfulness. A slim, slight build on a female body is referred to as “girlish.” A curvier form, on the other hand, is called “womanly.” (Unfortunately, “womanly” is also sometimes interpreted as a lame euphemism for “fat.”) In some cases,...
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One of the benefits of shedding unwanted pounds is that it can make one look and feel younger, as well as staving off a variety of ailments associated with advanced age. However, it is possible for weight loss to go too far, and actually age the body. Thus, people who are chasing a slim...
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I’ve been active all my life. Starting with Little League sports as a child, I was fortunate enough to have strong role models and a love of moving that helped me achieve an active lifestyle and a healthy body. Looking back on the last 35 to 40 years of my life, I realize that...
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Obesity has become a huge issue in North America, and it is an issue that is spreading across the globe. It seems that it doesn’t take long for a country to develop an obesity problem after cheap and plentiful food becomes available. There are several theories as to why it seems so difficult for...
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Looking and feeling younger usually starts with weight loss. Most people are carrying extra unhealthy weight that causes feelings of exhaustion and achiness. Losing just ten percent of your body weight (if you are overweight) can help you feel younger and more energetic, and can reduce your chances of developing arthritis, Type 2 diabetes,...
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To the millions of people around the world suffering from obesity, weight loss surgery might seem like a miracle cure. There are different types of weight loss surgery, and this option is usually only recommended to those with a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or above, (or 35 and above with a comorbid...
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Obesity is an increasingly prevalent medical problem. Millions of people suffer from excess fat that puts a greater strain on all of the body’s systems. Not only does society generally consider extra weight to be unattractive, but the strain that this excess weight puts on the body can cause signs of aging to appear...
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