‘Weight-loss procedures lack standardization and proficiency’
September 11th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) None of the weight-loss solutions currently available in the country are functioning on any reliable logical science, leading to short term weight loss and several linked ... Read more...
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No time for films, says Shilpa (With Images)
September 11th, 2012 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty, mother of three-month-old son Viaan, says she is enjoying motherhood and is not thinking about getting back to films right now."Right ... Read more...
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Alia consciously avoided dad’s banner as launch pad
August 2nd, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Though Mahesh Bhatt is known for introducing new faces in filmdom, his daughter Alia decided to use Dharma Production's "Student Of The Year" as her ... Read more...
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Classy Balu leaves field cold in national racing
July 28th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Coimbatore, July 28 (IANS) Arjun Balu (Tiger Sport), marked his return to touring car racing with a brilliant win in the super saloon class on the opening day of the ... Read more...
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Wilkinson defends Jessica Simpson weight
July 12th, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) Former playboy model Kendra Wilkinson, who is a mother herself, thinks Jessica Simpson's first priority should be raising her child and not losing weight."That just ... Read more...
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Don’t go for drastic diets, says Hathaway
July 11th, 2012 - 8:09 am ICT by IANS
London, July 11 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway has urged young fans not to follow her example of taking up a drastic diet to lose weight. She confesses suffering after ... Read more...
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Hitting the gym boosts your libido
June 27th, 2012 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 27 (IANS) Middle aged men who exercise get a boost to their sex drive, a higher sperm count and stronger erections, a study has found.Losing weight reduces the ... Read more...
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For Anurag, performance more important than looks: Huma Qureshi
June 14th, 2012 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Model-turned-actress Huma Qureshi, who is gearing up for the release of her debut film "Gangs of Wasseypur", feels director Anurag Kashyap is different in his approach ... Read more...
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Olivia Wilde’s sleepless nights after split
June 3rd, 2012 - 5:11 am ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde has revealed that she secretly battled weight and sleep issues after her marriage broke up last year.
"The Tron: Legacy" star admits she ... Read more...
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Mahesh was scared about me shooting DVD: Lara
May 16th, 2012 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta, who has unveiled her pre-natal yoga DVD, revealed that her husband Mahesh Bhupathi was scared about her shooting the video."When I was ... Read more...
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Salman beyond a mentor for me: Arjun Kapoor
May 7th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor comes from an affluent film family, but he seems to have a sound head on his shoulders. Making his bow in Bollywood with ... Read more...
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Bollywood friends made it easy for me to work here: Ali Zafar
May 4th, 2012 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer-composer Ali Zafar, who received the best new talent trophy at the 143rd Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards, says the support of his co-actors has made ... Read more...
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How Carey lost weight after pregnancy
April 21st, 2012 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey has revealed the secret of her post pregnancy figure. She says getting back to shape required more than just going to the ... Read more...
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John Abraham goes lean for ‘Shootout At Wadala’
February 20th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) John Abraham has displayed his brawny and chiselled physique in many films, but now he will have to get rid of it to suit his ... Read more...
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Adriano celebrates weight loss on 30th birthday
February 18th, 2012 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 18 (IANS) On the same day of his 30th birthday, Corinthians striker Adriano celebrated his lowest weight since arriving at the club nearly a year ago.Corinthians' ... Read more...
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Moore banned from weighing herself
February 9th, 2012 - 3:17 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Actress Demi Moore has been banned from weighing herself while in rehab.
The 49-year-old actress is undergoing treatment for "substance abuse and anorexia" at Cirque ... Read more...
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135-kg Afghan girl of 13 has weight loss surgery in India
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A 13-year-old Afghan girl weighing 135 kg has found a solution to her morbid obesity in India. She has undergone a weight loss surgery at ... Read more...
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Chewing your way to weight loss
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Chewing gum after meals could be a simple way of losing weight rather than subjecting yourself to arduous physical exertion or spending a fortune on drugs, ... Read more...
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Hazare advised rest for a week
October 29th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan Siddhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Veteran social worker Anna Hazare was Saturday advised complete rest for at least a week following high blood pressure and back pain, his personal ... Read more...
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Dr Oz: Five Habits Which Make You Fat
October 5th, 2011 - 5:01 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) On today's 'Dr Oz Show', the doctor focused on habits which many people have which keep them from losing weight. These bad habits must be recognized, and stopped ... Read more...
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Study reveals that jogging helps in losing belly fat
August 31st, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new research has concluded that jogging is effective in losing belly fat. The researchers rated jogging ahead of weightlifting with regards to losing weight. The ... Read more...
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Fat people can’t get slim
July 25th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) If you are fat, you can't get slim, say experts.Scientists have confirmed that the majority of overweight people who try to lose weight either by cutting ... Read more...
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Better body image helps weight loss
July 18th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) Improving body image helps in weight loss programs based on diet and exercise.Obesity is known to increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease and can ... Read more...
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Kirstie Alley loses 90 pounds
June 22nd, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, June 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In few months, Kirstie Alley has lost about 90 pounds. The Dancing with the Stars finalist appeared on The View where she spoke about her weight loss ... Read more...
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Teenage obesity raises cancer risk
June 16th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 16 (IANS) Men who were overweight or obese as teenagers are more likely to die from cancer in later life, says a study.Even losing weight during middle age ... Read more...
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Weight warning: Avoid crash diets
June 13th, 2011 - 10:25 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) When 29-year-old Shikha Arora went on an "all fruit" diet to lose weight before her wedding, she managed to lose 10 kg in a ... Read more...
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Low-energy diet can improve sleep disorder
June 2nd, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnoea - a the sleep disorder - could benefit from following a low energy diet to lose weight.Sufferers rarely feel refreshed after ... Read more...
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Women on dieting cycles seldom lose weight
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) Women who opt for dieting fads which promise rapid weight loss not only regain weight after some time but also cause grave damage to their physical ... Read more...
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Jill Scott loses 50 pounds
May 18th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Jill Scott was featured on the cover of June’s edition of the magazine Ebony. The singer is currently working to come out with her first ... Read more...
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Middle aged obesity can trigger Alzheimer’s
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Piling on the pounds in middle-age makes for greater chances of developing Alzheimer's -- as high as 80 percent.
The latest evidence shows maintaining a 'healthy' ... Read more...
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Dementia linked to midlife weight crisis
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people who are overweight or obese in midlife have 80 pc higher risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia in ... Read more...
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Thin may get heavy if they socialise with obese
May 1st, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 1 (IANS) Socialising with people heavier than yourself can make you put on weight, researchers claim.
Scientists James Fowler and Nicholas Christakis examined 32 years of data collected ... Read more...
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Aretha Franklin weight loss sparked by embarrassing incident
April 30th, 2011 - 2:01 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Aretha Franklin has revealed why she decided to lose weight. She explained that when her weight caused her Power Rider to break, she decided to ... Read more...
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People with sleep apnea face stroke risk
April 6th, 2011 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): A new study has warned that persons with serious cases of sleep apnea-which is basically characterized by intense snoring accompanied by prolonged pauses in breathing (more than ten ... Read more...
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34st man vows to lose weight after docs fail to find his heart
March 29th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 29 (ANI): A man in the UK has vowed to shed weight after doctors failed to detect his heartbeat - because he was so fat.Alan Belmont, from Worcester, who weighs ... Read more...
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