(ARA) – Whether you’re skipping breakfast to save on calories or running out the door in a rush with only a cup of coffee in hand, you’re not doing yourself or your health any favors. Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast can help people lose weight while promoting heart health, cognitive performance and increased energy.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day. A healthy breakfast fuels the body and replenishes …

(ARA) – Obesity is a mounting health problem locally and worldwide. More than 1 billion adults globally are overweight, and at least 300 million are obese, according to the World Health Organization.
Obesity not only takes a toll on personal health, it can inflict a huge monetary cost on individuals as well as the economy in general:
* When compared with their healthy-weight counterparts, healthcare spending among the obese is 37 percent higher, reports The Policy Journal of the Health Spheres.
* The rise in obesity contributed to the increase in spending related …

NutriSystem Helps Consumers Who Resolve to Lose Weight, Save Money and Eat Healthy in the New Year
HORSHAM, PA–(Marketwire – December 31, 2008) – Forbes.com finds NutriSystem Inc. to be the lowest priced weight loss program as reported in their 12-23-08, “How Expensive Is Your Diet?” story. The article compared the first week costs of seven popular weight loss programs and stated that, “At $74 for women and $82 for men, NutriSystem was the cheapest option…” Several of the other programs were hundreds of dollars more expensive. For …

(ARA) – For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can absolutely stay on track this Thanksgiving holiday by following simple tips from Weight Watchers that allow you to enjoy yourself.
1. Slow Down for Satisfaction.
When sitting down to the Thanksgiving feast, select foods you …