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Weight loss basics
Mayo Clinic — Weight-loss basics - everything from diet and exercise to weight-loss drugs and surgery. Your weight is a balancing act and calories are part of that equation. Fad diets may promise you that counting carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit will ...More…
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Metabolism: What's the best way to boost it?
Mayo Clinic — Metabolism naturally slows with age. Here's help boosting your body's calorie-burning power. Metabolism is the process your body uses to burn calories for energy. Because metabolism naturally slows with age, you may need fewer daily calories as .. ...More…
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Terms and conditions of use policy
Mayo Clinic — Mayo Clinic Health Solutions/MayoClinic.com is an online information and communications service (the "Service") provided by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research and from other sources. Use of the Service is governed by the terms ...More…
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Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
Mayo Clinic — Fast weight loss is usually followed by rapid weight gain. Slow loss is best. When it comes to weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Fast weight loss is usually followed shortly by rapid weight gain. Besides, 1 pound of fat contains 3,500 ...More…
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Water retention: Are there any natural diuretics?
Mayo Clinic — Some natural diuretics have modest benefits, but medical treatment may still be necessary. Some herbs and dietary supplements have a diuretic effect, meaning they could relieve water retention by making you urinate more. Water retention may have ...More…
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Does emotional stress cause weight gain?
Mayo Clinic — Some people do tend to gain weight when under stress. Find out why. Some people do tend to gain weight when under stress. When you're stressed out, you may find it more difficult to maintain healthy-eating habits. Also, many people may eat in an ...More…
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WEIGHT LOSS
Mayo Clinic — Welcome to Mayo Clinic's podcast. This month's topic is social, emotional and psychological barriers to weight loss. I'm your host, Rich Dietman. Most of us understand one of life's basic rules, that with few exceptions, when we eat more ...More…
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Lipodissolve: Does it get rid of unwanted fat?
Mayo Clinic — Lipodissolve, a shot that allegedly melts unwanted fat, has yet to be proved safe. Lipodissolve is a brand name for a new injection that allegedly dissolves fat on your hips, waist, thighs and buttocks. The injected material, which can be ...More…
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Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable?
Mayo Clinic — Gaining weight after you quit smoking is fairly common - but it's avoidable. It's fairly common to gain weight after quitting smoking, especially in the first few months - but it isn't inevitable. The nicotine in cigarettes acts as an appetite ...More…
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Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?
Mayo Clinic — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss pill. Alli (pronounced AL-eye) is meant for overweight adults who are struggling to shed excess pounds. With its easy access and weight-loss promises, ...More…