Keep an eye on obesity with innovative new invention.
19 October 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
The clock is ticking for millions of clinically obese people in the UK, but thanks to Cambridge technology time could still be on their side.
Weight-watching takes on a different slant now that Cambridge Consultants has developed the wrist worn ‘MiBand’, a completely new type of device which continuously tracks activity levels throughout the day.
“The device is comfortable to wear 24/7 and withstands water and dirt.”
The MiBand, which requires very little user-input, sends its data to a behavioural coaching system called MiLife which then provides health and fitness guidance. Trials have shown users increase activity by more than two hours a week. (more…)
Obesity increases chance of miscarriage
11 October 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a new study.
“Obesity has been described as the new worldwide epidemic, and as the (rate) of obesity increases, so does the number of women of reproductive age who are becoming overweight and obese,” Dr. Mostafa Metwally and colleagues from the University of Sheffield, UK, write.
“Overweight and obese women were 67 percent more likely to have a miscarriage.”
The investigators conducted a review of articles published in medical journals over the last few decades to identify studies that compared normal-weight and overweight women who miscarried. The main outcome measure was pregnancy loss at less than 20 weeks. (more…)
Men are the fattest sex!
27 September 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
The proportion of adults in England who are overweight has soared over the past 15 years with one in four now seriously overweight.
However, the number of overweight women has fallen in recent years while the number of morbidly obese men is rising.
“Men are notoriously bad at looking after their health.”
Health experts believe the narrowing obesity gap shows how schemes to tackle the country’s weight problem are having less effect on men, with women more likely to go on diets or join a gym. (more…)
Tall People Meet In Kanses City To Tell Tall Tales
20 September 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
There are a lot of people to look up to in Kansas City this weekend. They are members of Tall Clubs from across the country.
They are men who are taller than 6-foot-2 and women taller than 5-foot-10.
“When you’re different — tall, overweight, handicapped or something — you develop a thick skin.”
The tall people are here to socialize, to fundraise and to make people of all sizes aware of issues that affect very tall people. (more…)
British Bull Dog Fights Back…
1 September 2008 | No Comments | Author: Jen
Officials are urging school kids to get stuck into traditional playground games like British Bulldog in a drive to combat obesity.
Councils are being issued with a list of the top 10 activities for break-time to get pupils moving.
Parents and teachers are told to defy the cautious compensation culture which has seen many games killed off.
“Booming child obesity problems coincide with recent changes in playground habits.”
The Local Government Association (LGA) — which represents more than 400 councils in England and Wales — wants the return of several traditional favourites.
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