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5 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight

October 4, 2008 – 8:45 pm


Week of September 28

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Colorful Fall Foods to the Rescue
Not all fall foods are created equal. Make sure you’re loading up on the healthiest, freshest, and least fattening foods around. Start here and get your slim on!
 • Also See: Is Low-Carb the Secret to Weight Loss? 
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Help … I Can’t Stop Eating!
This member works out a ton, but she eats and eats and eats. She’ll even eat all day (even when she’s NOT hungry)! Been there? Is there any way to break the cycle?
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Today’s Top Story: 5 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight
You think you’re doing everything right. So, why are you still struggling to lose weight? Here are five reasons so many of us continue to gain weight even when we’re dieting. Steer clear of these diet disasters — you can do it!
Also See:
 • What You Should Know About Gout
 • Turn Your Grocery Cart Into a Weight Loss Weapon
 • Nuts: A Weight Loss Wonder?
Food Diary to the Rescue?
Are you keeping a food diary? No? How’s that working for you? Here are eight tips for journaling your way to slim. Not convinced! Read on and see how much keeping a food diary can do for your figure!
Also See:
 • Eat Better, Not Less
 • Triggers for IBS 
Beat the Fall Weight Gain Odds
Summer is outta here and in its place is cool weather and comfort foods. In a few weeks Halloween will come knocking (and all that extra candy) and then Thanksgiving and (gasp!) December! So, how can you beat the odds of gaining it all back? Here are some tried and true ways to get through the holidays with your waistline intact!
Also See:
 • Fattening (and Frightening!) Foods of Fall
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Are You Getting Enough Fiber?

October 4, 2008 – 8:41 pm


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Sat. Oct. 4, 2008
Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
How much fiber do you need? Why do you need it? Get the facts on why fiber is such an important part of your diet.
Also See:
 • Sneaky Sugars Can Wreck Your Diet
 • Are Your Clothes Making You Sick?
 • How Sleep Helps Your Memory
WebMD Expert View
What’s in a Nickname?
On the lighter side, WebMD blogger Rod Moser, PA, PhD, shares stories of nicknames from his life in and out of the medical office.
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 • Sleep and Get Rich
 • Has Wall Street Stolen Your Sleep?
In The Spotlight
 • Is Your Baby’s Rash Something Serious?
 • Are Organic Foods Worth the Extra $?
 • Cosmetic Dentistry: See Amazing Before & After Pictures
 • WebMD RA Health Check: Learn to Manage Your Condition
 • 10 Fitness Facts You Probably Don’t Know
 • 10 Foods for Healthy Hair
 • Do You Worry Too Much?
 • 7 Ways High Tech Gadgets Could Be Hurting You
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Are Newer Contact Lenses Safer for Your Eyes?

October 4, 2008 – 8:05 pm


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How Did the VP Hopefuls Do?

Why It Matters:  First, their prospective bosses were at the debate podium. Then, it was time for the vice presidential candidates to have their turn. How did Sen. Biden and Gov. Palin do? See what speech communication experts told WebMD in this debate scorecard.
Also See:
 •  Grading the First Presidential Debate
 •  Body Language Basics
Are Newer Contact Lenses Safer for Your Eyes?

Why It Matters:  When silicone hydrogel contact lenses and daily disposable varieties became available in 1999, there were high hopes the new products would help cut the rate of vision-threatening eye infections. Did they deliver? Check out these new studies published in the journal Ophthalmology.
Also See:
 •  WebMD’s Eye Health Center
 •  Contact Lens Care
 •  Eye On Vision, WebMD’s Blog Hosted by Bill Lloyd, MD
Why Do Some Teens Develop Aggressive Behavior Problems?

Why It Matters:  Is the stress hormone cortisol a clue to conduct disorder? See what researchers report in this study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.
Also See:
 •  What Is Conduct Disorder?
Alternative Ways to Treat a Child’s Cold and Cough

Why It Matters:  The FDA still is grappling with how to advise us on giving cold medicines to kids over 2, so what can parents do in the meantime? Here are some non-drug remedies to help youngsters find some relief.
Also See:
 •  Kids and Cold Medicines: More FDA Advice to Come?
 •  WebMD’s Cold & Flu Center
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 •  Flu Vaccine Recommended for More Children
 
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Facing Your First EEG

October 4, 2008 – 7:51 pm


Week of September 28
 
In This Issue:
  • Are We Overmedicating Our Children?
  • Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
  • First Seizure, Frightened Mom
Today’s Top Story
Top Story All About an EEG
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. It is used to help diagnose epilepsy and other conditions. Get the details here.
Also see:
  • Foods That Help You Focus
  • Aging With Epilepsy 
Health News & Features
Are We Overmedicating Our Children?
A new study shows American children are three times more likely than children in Western Europe to be prescribed antidepressants and stimulants.
More Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss:
  • Flu Vaccine Recommend for More Kids
  • Supplements May Not Help Knee Arthritis
  • Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising
  • Late Stroke Treatment Better Than None
  • Chelation Study for Autism Abandoned
Editor’s Picks
Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
Seizures are a sign of epilepsy, but not everyone who has what appears to be a seizure has epilepsy. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Also See:
  • Experts Answer Your Epilepsy Questions
  • Helping Someone During a Seizure
  • The Best Snack You Can Find
  • Sleep Habits May Trigger Migraines
Members Are Talking
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First Seizure, Frightened Mom
This member’s son recently had a seizure — his first. He is scheduled for an EEG and a visit to a neurologist, where they hope to find out what’s going on. She is fearful and has many questions. Read more here and respond with your words of wisdom.
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Diabetes

October 4, 2008 – 2:29 pm


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Diabetes NEWS AND VIEWS
 
September 29, 2008
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A new study confirms that young women with diabetes have lower bone mineral densities (BMD) than young women without the disease. The study, published in Diabetes Care, further shows that these differences persist over time.      Read more>
COMMENTARY
Exercise is perhaps the most effective way to build and maintain bone mass. If you’re at risk for low bone density or just looking to get healthy, learn more about the benefits of exercise and find bone strengthening exercises here.   Read more>

This Week’s News
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Pregnant women with diabetes are at increased risk of having a child with multiple birth defects, new research confirms.  Read more>
Having good bacteria in the gut may protect against Type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.  Read more>
Being anxious may be good for your health, at least if you have risk factors for type 2 diabetes, new research shows.  Read more>
Managing diabetes with less pain  Read more>

  Quiz of the Week
 

Regular exercise can be an important way to help preserve your bone mass, as well as provide numerous other fitness benefits. But before you start, there are important things you should understand about exercise and your bone health.
  Today’s Poll
  What steps do you take to prevent the loss of your bone density? 
Your options are:
 
 
  • I do weight bearing exercises regularly
  • I take calcium or vitamin D supplements
  • I exercise regularly and take supplements
  • I don’t take any preventative measures
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Asthma

October 4, 2008 – 2:22 pm
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Asthma NEWS AND VIEWS
 
September 29, 2008
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Greater asthma severity and poor asthma control are associated with an increased risk of death in adults with severe asthma, according to new studies.  Read more>

This Week’s News
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Swimming in outdoor chlorinated pools appears to increase the odds a child will develop asthma, Belgian researchers said on Thursday.  Read more>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ProAir inhaler for children as young as four years old.  Read more>

  Quiz of the Week
 

There are generally four levels of asthma severity and which one you fall into is a major factor is how your asthma should be treated. Find out how severe your asthma may be.
  This Week’s Asthma Poll
  Do you know how severe your asthma is?
Your options are:
 
 
  • Yes, it’s mild.
  • Yes, it’s moderate.
  • Yes, it’s severe.
  • No.
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Romeila Rodriquez Walters, Certified asthma educator