Jen Page - Articles

Weight Loss is a Common Side Effect of Diabetes Medications

Over the last few years, a side effect of several forms of diabetes medications, such as Metformin and Exenatide, has been observed to be a decrease in appetite. This side effect is not an unpleasant one, necessarily, as it seems to make losing weight a little bit easier for the diabetes sufferers who are taking these types of drugs. Read

By: Jen Page | 02/12/2009 | Medicine

Common Cold Virus May Cause Obesity

Understanding how the common cold virus may cause obesity is still in its early phases, but it is a growing interest in the health field. Could the recent obesity epidemic in countries such as the United States and Australia be caused by something as inconspicuous as a virus? Could a yearly flu shot be the answer for keeping away unwanted pounds? Find out what recent scientific research has found so far. Read

By: Jen Page | 13/08/2009 | Diseases & Conditions

Link between Obesity and Breast Cancer

The apparent likelihood of a connection between breast cancer and being overweight is an issue of growing concern. Statistical evidence has shown that women with excessive upper body and abdominal fat account for a large percentage of breast cancer patients. Read

By: Jen Page | 23/04/2009 | Cancer

Best Minerals for Weight Loss

Minerals play a big role in maintaining optimum weight and health. In addition, they co-operate among themselves to make sure all is well in the body. Many of the best minerals for weight loss are prevalent in unprocessed, natural foods and a diet that is well-balanced and rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains will provide almost all of these minerals and will improve your overall health and weight. Read

By: Jen Page | 02/04/2009 | Nutrition

Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing

A study looking into the eating habits of teenage girls suggests that the use of diet pills in young women is climbing at alarming rates. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota’s "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight management methods, while 27.9% use very unhealthy weight management methods. These methods include the abuse of diet pills, skipping meals, vomiting and laxatives. Read

By: Jen Page | 18/03/2009 | Supplements & Vitamins

Choosing The Right Bed Pillow

The place where you rest your head at night can mean the difference between a relaxing and rejuvenating sleep or an uncomfortable and unrestful ordeal. Therefore, it is vital to choose the right bed pillow that meets your needs for a good night’s sleep that is comfortable and uplifts your energy levels. Read

By: Jen Page | 03/03/2009 | Shopping

Weight Loss And Spirituality

Some turn to their spiritual side when undertaking weight loss. There are many of these diets including the Buddhist diet, the Hallelujah diet, and the Bible diet, just to name a few. Though these are all different in that they deal with different religious beliefs, they are all the same in some key ways. Read

By: Jen Page | 24/02/2009 | Nutrition

Role of Weight Management in Weight Loss

With over 60% of the North American population currently overweight there has been much emphasis lately on the ways and means of healthy weight loss. If you have just successfully dropped a hundred (or even 10) pounds, congratulations - you did it! Now here comes second part of the challenge – weight management. Read

By: Jen Page | 04/02/2009 | Nutrition