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Memory Loss, Overeating, in the Aging Parent

Published on February 15, 2012.

New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older. The study involved 1,233 people between the ages of 70 and 89 and free of dementia residing in Olmsted County,

Disc degeneration in overweight and obese adults

Published on February 1, 2012.

“In one of the largest studies to systematically assess lumbar disc degeneration on MRI, our study noted a significant association between the presence, increased extent, and global severity of disc degeneration in overweight and obese adults.” (1) Writing in the medical journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers noted the the greater

Plant Estrogens and Abdominal Obesity

Published on January 31, 2012.

Two plant estrogens, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice and Pueraria montana, also known as Kudzu are being studied by American researchers because of their apparent benefits in reducing abdominal obesity. “Long-term estrogen deficiency increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Menopausal hormone therapy

Belly fat and waist size

Published on January 19, 2012.

The battle to rid yourself of “belly fat” may have become a little easier. Researchers writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition say that their findings suggest that calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation contributes to a beneficial reduction of VAT (visceral adipose tissue) or “belly fat.” (1) The researchers

Weight and Lap Band Surgery

Published on January 6, 2012.

Dr. Allan Magaziner, from the Magaziner Center for Wellness stops by our studio to talk about weight and lap band surgery.

Weight Loss- Graselda

Published on February 7, 2011.