Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses’ Odds for Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) — Nurses who work long hours and have less physically demanding jobs are much more likely to be obese than other nurses, according to a new study.

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Parents Are Key in Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight, AHA Says (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – The key to combating juvenile obesity lies with parents, the American Heart Association says.

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Parents May Hold Key to Treating Kids’ Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) — Parents and caregivers should be involved in treatment programs for obese children and should lead by example, praise children’s progress and use setbacks as learning opportunities, experts say.

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Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss and malnutrition are among the medical conditions that increase treatment costs and the length of hospital stays for older adults with hip fractures, a new study finds.

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Healthy Habits (Part 1)

Add more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet.  They are naturally high in antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and minerals.  If you are keeping track of your daily calorie intake, they are less in calories too.

If you have a New Year resolution to lose weight, fruits and vegetables will substitute high calorie food items you were taking before.  Keep a big bowl of fruits on your kitchen counter within reach and in clear vision.  It will help you and your family to develop a healthy habit of eating fruits.

Make a pot of soup with lots of vegetables.  It is inexpensive, quick and easy to make, and filling.  Fresh winter vegetables are in ample supply.  Mix in carrots, potatoes, squash and parsnips.  Roast some of the vegetables to enrich the flavor of your soup or puree some of it to thicken your soup.

If you have a habit of snacking between meals, keep a bagful of vegetables within reach.  Carrots and celery are excellent substitute and they fill you up until your next meal while providing healthy vitamins.  Fruits are excellent snacks too.  Bring a mixture of fruits such as grapes, blueberries, and dried fruits to snack on at work.

U.S. Obesity Rates May Be Leveling Off (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com – The steady increase in U.S. obesity rates over the past 20 years seems to be leveling off, according to a new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

No Single Factor in Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | A recent study of childhood obesity, as reported by The Lookout, proves something I often suspected. There is no single blame for the epidemic of childhood obesity in America.

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Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) — Teenage girls who are overweight or obese are significantly more likely to develop acne than their normal-weight peers, a new Norwegian survey suggests.

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More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) — Gastric bypass surgery results in faster and longer-lasting weight loss than does gastric banding, according to a new study by Swiss investigators.

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Discover the West with Colorado Springs Vacation Rentals

For many people, the summer is a popular time to take a vacation with family or friends. People jet off for a week at the beach or a trip to see the sights in Europe, taking advantage of the time off from school that the kids have and the slow periods at work. However, the summer months aren’t the only time to take a well-deserved trip out of town, especially if you love the snow and winter sports. If you do, it’s time to take a look at vacation rentals in Breckenridge, Colorado.

 

Breckenridge, Colorado, located out west, is a popular destination among the winter sports crowd. Set high in the mountains, it is the perfect location for those searching for excellent ski and snowboard trails, as well as a great destination for those looking to learn how to ski or snowboard or enhance their skills. Whether you’re taking a trip for just a couple of nights or going for an extended stay, there are plenty of Breckenridge condo rentals available in which you can arrange to stay. Breckenridge, Colorado also has lots of other winter activities, like ice skating and tubing, and can also be visited during the summer months when golf, fishing, and swimming are available.

Just two hours away from Breckenridge is Colorado Springs, another popular vacation destination in Colorado. Colorado Springs is home to opera houses, fine hotels, and restaurants and is a great place to visit to experience the Colorado culture. Colorado Springs vacation rentals are very easy to find.

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