Archive for February, 2012

Effectiveness of Weight Loss Surgery For Moderately Obese

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The effectiveness of weight loss surgery for moderately obese individuals (BMI greater than 30) hasĀ been further validated by a study recently published in The Cochrane Library (2009, Issue 2). This research, which drew upon the results of 26 previous studies, suggested that surgery produced greater weight loss outcomes than more conventional weight loss regimes, not [...]

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‘Bigger’ Bias for Overweight Women in the Workplace

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Well, I can’t say I’m overly surprised but I will admit I am disappointed. I know that there still exists a double standard when it comes to men and women, especially in the workplace, but I was under the impression it had improved… After all we aren’t in the 50′s anymore. Sadly this article shows [...]

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