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Depression and Obesity: Which Causes Which?

Depression and obesity are almost always affiliated with each other. However, there is quite a debate which factor causes the other. Does depression lead to obesity, or does being overweight cause depression?

It is rare, if not impossible, to see fat models on television. In fact, being thin is the name of → Read More

French Say: Obesity Affects Sex

A study of French and British researchers on the effect of obesity on sexual health shows that obese women have higher chances of unplanned pregnancies although they have less sexual activities as compared to women of normal weight since they often neglect to make use of contraceptives.

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More Americans Exercise But Obese, Smoking Rates Unchanged

A survey by a government agency revealed that more Americans are engaged in leisure physical activity, however, rates on obesity and smoking remain unchanged.

The survey, which covers 2009, was conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was released on Wednesday.

Survey results include the following:

Obesity rates among → Read More

Dermatologist Outlines BOTOX Alternatives.

BOTOX Cosmetic is now “in good company” at one New York City and Westchester cosmetic surgery practice, as other non-surgical cosmetic procedures are seeing a rise in popularity. Dr. Rhoda Narins (www.narins.com), a board-certified dermatologist with offices in Westchester and New York City, says treatments like dermal fillers and laser skin rejuvenation, as well as BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport (a new alternative to BOTOX) are giving patients more ways to safely and effectively improve their appearance without surgery.

“BOTOX and Dysport do an excellent job of treating dynamic wrinkles; however,

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Expecting Mums Cold Weather Stylish Solution

We’ve found the perfect winter accessory to make any pregnant woman look and feel like a million bucks – a cosy cashmere wrap scarf from The Little Scarf Shop! Made in New Zealand using the finest Italian cashmere, the quality, versatility, and beautiful colours, of these scarves will lift even the most casual outfit as only the luxury of cashmere can. The generous sizing (2m x 0.45m) means you can wear your scarf snugly around your neck when out and about, or wrapped around your shoulders as a warm → Read More