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Ab Circle Pro Slapped with $25 Million Fine for Crazy Weight Loss Claims

Shauna Wright — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:00:57 +0000

In today’s news of the obvious, it turns out three minutes of daily exercise won’t get you in shape — no matter what type of equipment you’re using. And because Ab Circle Pro made those outrageous claims, it’s now on the hook to pay a $25 million fine.

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John Rhode Helps You Become The Biggest Loser

Ashley Davis — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:30:15 +0000

John Rhode, 2011 winner of The Biggest Loser, comes to the Tri-Cities on July 25 to speak at the Chamber of Commerce’s Good Health is Good Business luncheon.

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'Diet Glasses' Make You Think You're Full

John McKay — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:00:45 +0000

The Japanese have developed the latest tool in the war on calories.

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10 Ways To Know It's Time To Lose Weight [SPONSORED]

benanderson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:23 +0000

It's almost summer and time for swimsuits -- that's not good news for many of us. A recent study said the Tri-Cities is the ninth fattest region in the nation with almost one-third of residents qualifying as obese. If you're dreading summer, here are some tips to help you decide if you're just being self conscious or if it's time to really shed some pounds. If weight loss is in your future, let Big Bear inspire you.

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Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

Daryl Nelson — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:58 +0000

In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers have proved that lack of sleep is a contributing factor in weight gain.

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Walking May Make You Thinner, But Will It Also Make You Stronger? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:00:52 +0000

In recent years, health advocacy groups have recommended walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to stay fit.

And although all that pavement-pounding does help keep your weight down, researchers have found it doesn’t make people stronger or improve their balance and agility.

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Can Chewing Gum Help Control Your Appetite? — Health Check

Kathy Landin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:00:55 +0000

Smokers have a gum that helps them quit smoking, so it’s only fair that overeaters have a gum to help them quit eating. Thankfully, scientists are getting close to making a safe appetite suppressant gum a reality.

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