Weight loss
Pinterest bans weight loss ads to thwart body shame
The popular online bulletin board said that it will not allow ads containing testimonials about losing weight, references to body mass indexes, or that...
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ANALYSIS: How false advertising misleads consumers in SA
Claims that a product can boost testosterone levels imply that this will lead to a gain in muscle and strength.
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Johnson uses own struggles with weight to urge Britain to get fit
His government unveiled a 'Better Health' campaign on Monday, saying it would tackle the 'obesity time bomb' by banning advertising of junk food before 9pm, ending 'buy one get one free' deals and putting calories on menus.
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Mediterranean diet boosts good bacteria, curbs harmful ones
The results held true regardless of age or weight that make-up the human microbiome, the scientists reported in the journal 'Gut'.
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Low-carb 'keto' diets have some health benefits and some risks
While extremely low-carbohydrate diets may aid short term weight loss, they have mixed effects on health markers.
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Alternate-day fasting associated with weight loss
After 4 weeks of alternate-day fasting, people had more lean muscle and less body fat, lower cholesterol levels and improved heart health - all things that can happen with a wide variety of exercise and nutrition programmes.
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Self-weighing, self-awareness may prevent holiday weight gain
The 10 tips for weight management included sticking to a regular meal routine, choosing reduced fat options, opting for healthy snacks, and reading food labels, among others.
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[LISTEN] The benefits of intermittent fasting
CapeTalk host Kieno Kammies chats to Dr Arien van der Merwe about the benefits of intermittent fasting.
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Researchers: Pasta, as part of a healthy diet, not tied to weight gain
Although pasta is made from refined grains, it’s low on the glycemic index, a measure of how quickly a person’s blood sugar levels rise after a food is eaten, according to researchers.
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ASA bans misrepresentative Herbex ad
The Advertising Standards Authority ordered that the advert be pulled following a complaint by consumer activist and medical doctor Harris Steinman.
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Weight-loss surgery tied to increases in divorces, marriages
Researchers found that compared to people who didn’t have so-called bariatric surgery, those who did were more likely to become separated or divorced, if they were married.
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DJ Khaled drops 11.8kg
The ‘Wild Thoughts’ hitmaker is now a fully-fledged ambassador of Weight Watchers, and he’s been reeling in the benefits of their manageable points system.
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Eating in sync with your body clock may help curb fat gain
Timing meals relative to your own body clock, rather than to the time of day, may affect how lean you are, researchers suggest.
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Body contouring tied to better quality of life after weight-loss surgery
After weight-loss surgery, people who get cosmetic procedures to remove excess tissue may have a better quality of life than those who don't get it.
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[FACT CHECK] Does rooibos tea reduce stress hormones, helping you lose weight?
Africa Check asks if studies support this claim by the South African Rooibos Council.
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Gabourey Sidibe's body was enemy
The 'Empire' actress secretly underwent bariatric surgery last year after trying for over a decade to shed the pounds.
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[LISTEN] Walk your way to weight loss
Losing weight is as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. Here’s how walking can help you to lose weight.
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Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues
Researchers examined data on 249 extremely obese patients who had what’s known as laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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Robbie Williams starved himself for promo video
Robbie Williams has revealed he stopped eating in preparation for his new album’s promotional video.
