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Doctor Overweight? Slim Chance of Getting Weight Loss Advice
Jan. 31, 2012 — Doctors who are normal weight are more likely to give patients advice on diet and exercise, according to a new study.
And normal-weight doctors were also more apt to make a diagnosis of obesity, compared to overweight or obese doctors.
“Your doctor is often not going to diagnose obesity or have weight loss discussions with you if they weigh more than you do,” says researcher Sara Bleich, PhD. She is an assistant professor with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School’s department of health policy and management in Baltimore, Md.
The new survey of 500 primary care doctors shows that doctors who have a normal body mass index (BMI) were more likely to engage their obese patients in weight loss discussions, as compared to overweight and obese physicians, 30% vs. 18%, r
Fact or Fiction: Pomegranates Help You Lose Weight
Pomegranates are all rage when it comes to health and weight loss benefits. However, we have been fooled before by magic fruit. Can the pomegranate really live up to the hype?
Nutrients Found in the Pomegranate:
Pomegranate juice contains more antioxidants than blueberry or cranberry juice. The benefit of antioxidants is undeniable and pomegranates are a rich source. Pomegranates contain iron, fiber, vitamin C and E which are antioxidants. Antioxidants help repair damage done by free radicals such as environmental toxins.
Health Benefits:
It has been said that pomegranates help lower blood pressure, reduce dental plaque, lower cholesterol and prevent cancer.
Yawning May Cool the Brain When Needed
FRIDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) — Yawning helps keep the brain cool, and the sinuses play a role in that process by acting as bellows, a new report suggests.
Yawning isn’t triggered because you’re bored, tired or need oxygen. Rather, yawning helps regulate the brain’s temperature, according to Gary Hack, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and Andrew Gallup, of Princeton University.
“The brain is exquisitely sensitive to temperature changes and therefore must be protected from overheating,” they said in a University of Maryland news release.
Medicinal Uses of Honey: What the Research Shows
Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians not only made offerings of honey to their gods, they also used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they were on to something.
Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Holistic practitioners consider it one of nature’s best all-around remedies.
By Delia A. Hammock, M.S., R.D. You can enjoy a festive drink this season without committing diet sabotage, but take care – if you’re not precise when you pour your drink, it may pack far more calories than you’d planned. M
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