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171. Weight Loss Surgery May Have Healthy Effect on Family
     

     Oct. 17, 2011 -- Having weight loss surgery may have a healthy effect on the whole family. In a study, family members of obese people who had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery adopted healthier eating habits and were more active one year after the weight loss surgery. In a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,

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172. Healthy Holiday Food and Diet Tips
     

     As much as we look forward to holiday parties and dinners, many of us fear enjoying it too much – and packing on the pounds. Indeed, the average American consumes approximately 4,500 calories and 229 grams fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. And that doesn’t include breakfast, lunch,

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173. Watching Your Protein May Be Key to Weight Control
     

     Oct. 12, 2011 -- Counting calories may not be enough to manage either your appetite or your weight, new research suggests. Paying attention to the percent of calories from protein may be an important key, according to Alison Gosby, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney. Protein

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174. Dietitians' Stay-Slim Secrets
     

     Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, and other dietitians share their diet and fitness tips.

175. Seven Healthy Facts About Parsnips
     

     History of Parsnips Parsnips are native to Europe and Asia and were introduced to North America in the 17th century. Medicinal Uses of Parsnips People used to believe (falsely) that eating parsnips could relieve a toothache or tired feet. Sugar in Parsnips The parsnip's unique flavor comes from the

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176. How to Beat the Holiday Weight Gain Odds
     

     Just when you're finally getting your weight under control, boom! It's the holidays, and food is everywhere. From the office to the factory, from the office supply store to the drugstore (not to mention parties and family events galore), it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's holiday season i

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177. Expert Q&A: Losing the Baby Weight
     

     Gaining weight is essential during pregnancy, but once the baby arrives, most moms can’t wait to lose the extra weight. But losing weight after giving birth is different from losing weight at other times, especially if you are breastfeeding your baby.  To get professional advice on how to lose baby

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178. Eating Styles Rub Off on Family and Friends
     

     Sept. 22, 2011 -- They say husbands and wives begin to look like each other over time. That might not be true, unless the couple has a penchant for matching polo shirts, but a study suggests they do begin to eat like each other as the years pass. Previous research has tracked the spread of obesity i

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179. Heart-Healthy Pasta? 'Super Spaghetti' Just Might Be
     

     Sept. 16, 2011 -- It's being called "super spaghetti." Scientists in Italy and Spain say they have developed a new type of pasta made with barley flour that may reduce the risk of heart disease for lovers of spaghetti and other wheat-based noodles. Barley, a hardy cereal famous for giving beer its c

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180. Obesity in African-American Women Boosts Risk of Death
     

     Sept. 7, 2011 -- Overweight and obesity in African-American women increases their risk of death, especially from heart disease, according to a new study. "We have now found in African-American women what has been found in other populations -- that the risk of death goes up incrementally with increas

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