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Women and Obesity: How Far Have We Come?
New survey reveals that women don't understand some of the health consequences associated with obesity or the support options available RED BANK, N.J., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 60 percent of women in the United States classified as overweight and one-third of those women being obese,[1] a new survey from HealthyWomen (HW) sheds light on women's understanding of obesity and the options available to regain their health.

Are You Fit or Fat?
It's hard to resist quick-and-dirty medical tests. After all, they're fast, easy, cheap and noninvasive. The only problem is that their accuracy is limited. For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is 18.5 to 25; anything over that means you're overweight. Sure it's easy -- all you need is a calculator -- but is it accurate?

New Patient Guidebook, "Live Healthier - Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity," Now Offered by the American College of Physicians Foundation
CINCINNATI, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health care professionals tend to underestimate a patient's willingness to discuss their weight and treatment options(1).  To help address this communication gap, the American College of Physicians Foundation has developed a Patient Centered Education guidebook and DVD called "Live Healthier – Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity."  This tool was supported by funding from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., (EES), a leader in bariatric and metabolic surgical solutions.

Athens Regional starting new weight-loss program
It's Jan. 25. Are you still keeping up with that New Year's resolution to lose weight and get healthy?

Weight loss may fight fat with fat
Studies of "good" fat could help with weight loss

Atkins Survey Finds Americans Are Confused About Carbohydrates
DENVER, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindless eating and carb confusion continue to plague American waistlines.  Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, today announced findings from the Atkinsâ„¢ Carb Index Survey.  The study uncovered that Americans typically do not monitor what is on their plates, with close to six in ten confessing they do not know how many carbohydrates they eat on a daily basis.  Additionally, many are not aware of the difference between healthy carbs and less healthy carb food choices.