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  Boomers at Risk from the Threat of Obesity As the Baby Boomer generation approaches retirement age, they face many health challenges, one of the most significant being obesity. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and it poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of the Baby Boomer generation. In this article, we will explore the reasons why obesity is a problem for Boomers and what can be done to address this issue. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese because it puts individuals at an increased risk for many serious health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. These health conditions can severely impact a person's quality of life and increase the chances of premature death. Baby Boomers are particularly at risk for obesity due to a number of factors. First, they are reaching an age where they are more likely to experience weigh

Nutritional needs change as you get older, and you may have to fight the battle of the bulge throughout your senior years. By Diana Rodriguez Medically Reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD Shouldn't one of the joys of aging be to finally forget about your weight and just relax? Unfortunately, even as a senior you have to think about weight management. In fact, it can become more difficult as you age because of changes in your body. Why It's a Challenge to Maintain Your Weight as You Age It can be perplexing: You find it a little harder to fit into your regular pants, and an extra walk each day just isn't taking care of those extra pounds. Even if you haven't changed your diet habits, your body is changing. It's much easier for seniors to gain weight and much tougher to lose it. If you feel like you're slowing down a little, you may be right, and your body is too — specifically, your metabolism. Metabolism is the process that your body performs to burn and

How to Create Healthy Habits New Year’s resolutions—they’re easy to make but easier to break. Why is it so hard to make the healthy changes that we know can help us feel better and live longer? And why is it so hard to make them last? NIH-funded scientists are learning more about how we can make healthy changes and, even more important, how we can sustain them.                         “Change is always possible,” says Dr. Linda Nebeling, an expert in behavioral change and nutrition at NIH. You’re never too out-of-shape, too overweight or too old to make healthy changes. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are losing weight, getting more physical activity, eating more nutritious foods, quitting cigarettes, cutting back on alcohol, reducing stress and sleeping better. But no matter which healthy resolution you choose, research suggests that some common strategies can boost your chance of making the change a habit, a part of your daily lifestyle. “One challenge with

Eating to Lose! Your body need nutrition each and every day so you can perform at your best. You need to consume calories or your body can’t function at its best. We gain weight because we take in too many calories that don’t have the nutrition that our body needs so we store this as fat. Eating the Right Foods Our diet needs to be high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, nuts, and seeds so we get the nutrition that we need. The main problem is that we have gone away from wholesome eating and instead rely on a diet of heavily processed and unnatural foods. These foods cause us to gain weight as we don’t get too many calories that lack nutrition. When we consume foods that are nutrient dense they give us the energy we need to get through the day and they also tend to be lower in calories. You actually east more food but still lose weight because you’re eating good nutritious food and not garbage processed food that is high in calories but very low in nutrition.

(ARA) - As summer subsides, people may lose sight of their weight loss goals until the start of the New Year. And the temptation of unhealthy holiday treats right around the corner may make it even more difficult to stay on track. But the fall can serve as the perfect time to commit to fighting fat with a healthier approach to eating and being active. “With over two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight or obese, this is creating a staggering burden of disease,” says Dr. Caroline Apovian, director of the Nutrition and Weight Management Center and co-director of the Nutrition and Metabolic Support Service at Boston University Medical Center. “It's important for people to understand that reaching a healthy weight through safe, moderate weight-loss (5 to 10 percent) is a critical step toward reducing the risks associated with obesity.” For many people, alli - the only FDA approved over-the-counter weight-loss aid - can help achieve this goal. Alli is clinically proven to help people lose 5

A Healthier Way To Losing Weight Author: Elkin J In 1999, statistics revealed that there were about 108 million Americans who were considered overweight or obese. Obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020. One way to prevent this weight problem from occurring, is to make people seriously aware of the health risks that are associated with being overweight or obese. When we become overweight or obese due to our uncontrolled eating habits, there are some serious health problems that we will encounter. Some of these health conditions and diseases that you and I put ourselves at greater risks of developing--because we are carrying a lot of extra pounds are heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, cancer, arthritis, and hypertension. By losing weight, we can prevent and control these diseases. I don't believe in the lose weight quick method. There are many individuals today who want to lose a few pounds quick and in a hu

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110329172355.htm ScienceDaily (2011-03-29) -- College women who engage in "fat talk" (women speaking negatively about the size and shape of their bodies) face greater dissatisfaction with their bodies and are more likely to have internalized an ultra-thin body ideal than those who engage in fat talk less frequently, according to a review article.

For people who embark on weight-loss programs, keeping weight off is even harder than losing it. A new study found that about five hours of exercise per week makes it easier for overweight women who lose weight to keep it off. Prescription for weight loss The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, included 201 overweight and obese women from 21 to 45 years old. The women were instructed to limit calories to 1,200 to 1,500 per day, and calories from fat to 20 to30% of total intake. Participants were divided into groups that engaged in four different levels of exercise intensity. Extra support was provided through regular support group meetings and telephone check-in calls with members of the intervention team. They were followed for two years. The women lost an average of 17.8 pounds (8.1 kg) in the first six months, but only 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg) remained off after two years. Energy expenditure through exercise similarly increased early in the study, but dropped ba