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Researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine have found that popular fitness trackers such as Fitbit generally record accurate heart rates, but the accuracy with which they measure calories burned is significantly worse.

In addition to a paper recently published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, the team has created a website to make the data more accessible and included an option for laypeople to upload their own devices data.

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data Science Euan Ashleys team of 60 volunteers tested seven different devices: Apple Watch, Basis Peak, Fitbit Surge, Microsoft Band, Mio Alpha 2, PulseOn and the Samsung Gear S2. Other paper authors included graduate student Anna Shcherbina, visiting assistant professor Mikael Mattsson and senior research scientist Daryl Waggott.

Although six out of seven devices recorded heart rate with an error margin of less than 5 percent, the devices had a wide range of accuracies for recording energy expenditure, with the most accurate device off by an average of 27 percent and the least accurate device off by 93 percent.

The results lead one to question the usefulness of the devices data for users seeking to make informed decisions, Ashley said. Although manufacturers may test devices, consumers often do not know how the testing process occurred or how to interpret companies claims.

The 31 women and 29 men participating in the study wore the seven trackers while using a stationary bike or treadmill. To accurately test heart and metabolic rates, the researchers used medical-grade electrocardiographs and an instrument that measures oxygen and carbon dioxide in breath, which accurately portrays energy expenditure.

The heart rate measurements performed far better than we expected,but the energy expenditure measures were way off the mark, Ashley told Stanford Medicine.The magnitude of just how bad they were surprised me.

Ashleys team did not reach conclusions as to why the devices were so bad at measuring calories burned, but Shcherbina noted that each device has a particular algorithm for relating movement to energy expenditure. The devices measure heart rates directly, but the energy expenditure algorithms seem to have a wide margin for improvement, researchers said.

My take on this is that its very hard to train an algorithm that would be accurate across a wide variety of people because energy expenditure is variable based on someones fitness level, height [and] weight, Shcherbina said.

Researchers plan to implement the study in a day-to-day context in which participants wear their devices during normal activity and exercise outside the lab. The same medical-grade instruments will be used to record participants heart rate and energy expenditure data, but researchers hope the results will illuminate the devices capabilities and limitations in a broader variety of settings.

Contact Fiona Kelliher at fionak at stanford.edu.

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4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Squeeze Fitness Into Their Busy Routines Forbes If there's one thing I know about entrepreneurs, it's that we are busy. I am constantly running back and forth, doing everything from promoting myself and networking to putting out fires in my business. It can be difficult to find time to do anything ...

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Have you been thinking of joining a gym? Crunch Fitness, a no-judgements fitness center infused with fun, has recently opened a new location on Flatbush Ave and things are starting to heat up. There are over 50 workout classes per week, plenty of reasons to bring that sweat inside!

Owner Assaf Gal is all about making working out at Crunch something youll love. His motto: If its not fun, you dont do it. If you dont do it, you cancel. If you cancel, we both lose. His enthusiasm is contagious and he sincerely wants you to have a challenging yet FUN workout when you are at Crunch Fitness.

Memberships are really affordable and start at $9.95/ month plus every new member is treated to a special kick-off. Kick-offs really set Crunch Fitness apart from other fitness centers because it gives new members the opportunity to meet the staff & familiarize themselves with the facility.

The fun sweaty workouts are not just for adults. On the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, Sweat Schools are in session. Specifically designed for children ages 8-13, members can bring in their child and a friend and the friends child. The adults have an uninterrupted 45 minutes of adult workout time while the children are placed under special supervision of trained Crunch instructors. The goal is to expose children to fitness and the idea that fitness can be fun. Instructors introduce children to workouts and give them a chance to try it out.

So why get sweaty outside when you can have fun being sweaty inside? Grab a friend and head over to Crunch Fitness and beat the heat!

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MICHIGAN CITY Laying on the mat, a teenager holding down my feet, the drill instructor barking out the time, I realized: I'm out of gas.

Thirty-odd situps in and I physically couldn't do another one. The kids beside me kept bringing their chests to their knees. Still a minute left on the two-minute clock.

"Come on, Giles, get off the struggle bus," Master Sgt. Jeff Benak said.

I contorted my shoulders and back like a circus performer. I pushed my legs and butt cheeks and muscles I didn't know I had into the mat. None of it gave me any momentum. Finally, I reached my hands behind my thighs and lifted myself up.

"That doesn't count," said my holder, James Steinhagen.

I did 36 situps in two minutes, embarrassing my 18-year-old self. Luckily, I'm in my 30s.

I went back to high school for a day this week and got a passing grade. That is, at the Marines Corps Junior ROTC physical fitness class at Michigan City High.

For my previous challenge as The Times' fitness experimenter-in-chief, I tested whether I was as a fit as senior citizen. In the interest of fairness, I decided to face off against high-schoolers this time around. Maybe I should have gone back to elementary school.

Kids have eye on military

Before we did the fitness tests, a few of the students told me how they plan to actually join the military. Senior Michael Livengood is starting basic training for the Marines later this year.

"I really only took the class to get out of P.E.," he told me. "Then I started to like it and I stayed."

"It's a little bit harder than the normal P.E. class," said Arturo Moreno, a senior who hopes hopes to join the Navy once he loses some weight. "We push each other."

"It's hard freshman year," Livengood said.

"When you're weak," Moreno said.

"You go home sore," Livengood said. "Now that we're seniors we've done it a couple hundred times, so it comes natural."

"Are you done with these slugs?" Benak called out to me. "Are you ready to get started?"

The first exercise was to see how many situps I could do in two minutes. Real situps: arms across the chest, forearms to knees, all the way down and up again.

During this test, I heard the girls next to me say something to the effect of, "You're not going to let this old guy beat you, are you?" (At least that's how I interpreted it.) They didn't let me.

Next was the pushups test. I had to do as I many as I could before I needed a break of a second or longer.

Benak, who has the demeanor, build and haircut of a retired Marine (which he is), scolded me for not paying attention to his instructions. "This is for you, Giles," he said, sounding like a disappointed father.

Lucky for me, I actually do pushups in my personal life. When Benak said go, I was like a thoroughbred crashing through the starting gates.

"Uh, oh, Giles has got this one," Benak yelled out. "He's got this one. Look at him."

After my 29th pushup, I collapsed to the mat. My competitors were still going.

Versions of Marine Corps tests

I thought I'd perform better at pullups. I can do about 10 or 15 when I'm by myself. Apparently I've been doing them wrong.

For the Junior ROTC test, you have to do them overhanded and hang with your arms completely straight between each one.

I did the first one no problem. Then I found myself hanging, like a kid on the monkey bars, wondering how I was ever going to reach the bar, which seemed to be at "Jack and the Beanstalk" levels of height. I pulled with all my might and ... made it three-quarters of the way. My chin just wouldn't grow anymore. How I wished I was Jay Leno.

The final test was a 300-yard sprint. At the end, my lungs were pleading for oxygen. But I actually didn't come in last place this time. I finished ahead of those two girls. Payback.

Since the students are graded on how well they do on these fitness tests, I thought it was only fair that I received a grade, too. Totaling up my score (see the breakout box for how I calculated it), I earned a 265, good for an 80 percent, or a B. (Benak had guessed I'd gotten a 70. Giles Bruce: exceeding fitness expectations in Northwest Indiana since 2014.)

Junior ROTC students who do well enough at these activities can compete at a national event in San Diego. These tests are versions of ones real Marines have to do in order to serve.

The fitness requirements for being in the Marine Corps at my age would be three pullups (the Corps lets you do them under- or overhanded); 45 situps (the Corps calls them crunches); and a 3-mile run in 29 minutes or less.

So I'm only 1 1/4 pullups, nine situps and a lot more running endurance from becoming a Marine. Good to know.

Compare yourself to other age groups

These last two fitness assignments for The Times have taught me that it's good to test your physical ability against other age groups. Going up against seniors and now teens really illuminated my strengths and weaknesses.

I learned my running speed and upper body strength are pretty solid, but I can use some work on my endurance, leg strength and flexibility.

On the other hand, if I had completed against fellow late Gen Xers/early millennials, who have couch-cushion indentations on their backsides from growing up playing video games, I probably would've come off looking like LeBron James. No improvements needed.

Sometimes it helps to compare yourself to people who are in way better shape than you. What's bad for the ego is good for the body in the long run.

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Rehab Empowers, Assists, Changes, Heals (REACH), is North Mississippi Medical Centers cancer rehabilitation program.

REACH addresses the needs of a patient during their journey through cancer treatments, as well as their life as a cancer survivor. Survivorship is a term that indicates a person who has survived longer than five years after being diagnosed with cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, one in two women and one in three men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The number of people reaching survivorship status after their initial diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024.

Chemotherapy, radiation and surgical treatments may leave a patient with short- and long-term side effects, which may include fatigue, decreased physical function, loss of muscle or strength, depression, neuropathy, lymphedema and pain. A decline in a persons quality of life is expected during cancer treatment. REACH is a specialized cancer rehab program made up of a team of physical, occupational and speech therapists whose goal is to restore a patient to the highest level of function achievable, therefore, improving the patients quality of life.

The REACH program has four levels of care, according to the Commission on Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities: preventive, restorative, supportive and palliative care.

Preventive care educates patients on likely symptoms of their treatment due to their specific diagnosis, and offers ideas to minimize the decline in function prior to beginning treatments. Restorative care is therapy that addresses the decline in function related to the side effects of the treatment. This phase focuses on increasing strength, endurance and range of motion; improving balance; decreasing pain and returning patients to their prior functional level so that they can participate once again in hobbies, work and community.

Supportive care is available to patients and families affected by ongoing disabilities related to cancer. The REACH team, working with the patients other care providers, can provide resources in the community to help maintain a good quality of life at home. Palliative care is needed when chronic symptoms persist, or if an advanced cancer stage is present. Rehab can assist the patient with episodes of decreased function and mobility, including caregiver education on managing the patients disabilities.

Exercise has many benefits during cancer treatments and for cancer survivors. The exercise programs are based on the individuals needs and personal history. The type and stage of cancer, the type of treatment, the medication being taken and a persons level of endurance and strength are part of planning an exercise program.

Vital signs are monitored and exercise is provided in a safe environment with a physicians approval. The benefits of exercise include maintaining physical abilities, rebuilding lost muscle strength, improving balance, improving flexibility, maintaining independence with the activities of daily living, decreasing fatigue, improving self-esteem, improving blood flow, lowering the risk of heart disease and improving a persons quality of life. The overall goal is to keep the patient living life to the fullest and doing the things he or she wants to do.

Stephanie Magee is a physical therapist with North Mississippi Medical Centers Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at Longtown Medical Park.

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Its important to be physically active and avoid injuries at the same time. This is especially important for a weekend warrior. If you are sedentary, its extremely important to plan ahead to avoid exercise-related injuries. After all, the human body cannot go from inactive mode to weekend warrior mode in an instant.

Exercise intensity must be progressive; otherwise the risk for injury increases. After all, professional athletes prepare for months (sometimes years) to reach a certain level of physical performance. Athletes prepare their bodies for months during the off-season, as they prepare their body for an intense season. Weekend warriors tend to bypass preparation and jump right into intense activity.

Common injuries include joint inflammation, muscle tears, and ligament sprains. Most injuries can be treated with physical therapy after the acute symptoms have subsided. In severe cases, surgery might be needed.

Its important for weekend warriors to be realistic. For starters, dont expect your body to adapt right away to intense activities. If you have been inactive all week long, your body will not be prepared for physical challenges over the weekend. Make sure you have protective gear, and stay hydrated.

A warm up is a simple, yet neglected way to avoid injuries. Eight to ten minutes of walking or light jogging, combined with some light stretching is a great way to prepare your body for progressive exercise intensity and minimize injuries.

When youre finished with your activity, do not come to a sudden stop. Give your muscles a chance to recover by reducing your intensity, but keep moving. For example, if you have been running, dont come to a stop. Walk for the last few minutes. A cool down period helps restore blood circulation and reduce injuries.

Being realistic and planning ahead is important. For best results, get some regular exercise every day. This allows your body to adapt and prepare for your favorite weekend activities.

If you are a senior weekend warrior, your body is more susceptible to tears, sprains, strains, and other injuries. Physical therapy plays an important role in injury prevention for weekend warriors of all ages.

If you are one of the many weekend warriors this summer, here are a few ways that a physical therapist can help:

Assessment of Your Body Mechanics/Movements Your ability to do simple things like move, walk, sit and stand is important to us. We use this insight to create an injury prevention program.

Home Exercise Programs Once we have reduced your pain, inflammation and restored your muscle strength in the clinic, well design a personalized home exercise program for you. This will help you maintain your results in the comfort of your own home.

Treatment Techniques Physical therapy techniques include exercise, hot and cold packs, ultrasound, manual therapy, and much more to deal with different types of injuries.

Physical therapists are committed to helping you do the things you enjoy over the weekend. Regardless of your age and activity level, physical therapy can help prevent injuries and improve well-being. Call your physical therapist today. We will help you make the most out of your summer.

Dr. Anne Lamb, DPT is the owner of In Touch Physical Therapy. She can be reached at 507-451-7888.

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You know that fat free dairy cheese and milk that you buy because its got fewer calories and helps you to lose weight? Well, maybe you should know more about what youre drinking and eating, and weight loss science.

Skim milk (fat free milk) is a byproduct of butter processing. Before World War II, it wasnt sold in stores. The watery stuff left over from turning cream into butter was discarded. If not discarded then fed to chickens, hogs, and calves. It was a cheap, protein-rich replacement for animal feed as a way of cutting costs. It was not considered anything humans would want to drink.

That changed when dairy producers capitalized on their success selling milk to Uncle Sam during World War II. Emboldened by their success with selling the hog slop to the government, they created postwar marketing to sellskim milkto housewives to serve to their families as a healthier alternative to whole milk.

As the public learned more about the dangers of too much fat in their diet, especially saturated fat, the kind in dairy products, fat free milk and cheese became the accepted way to eat for the health conscious and to lose weight without giving up milk and cheese.

Most weight loss recipes call for fat free milk and cheese if indeed, dairy is in the recipe at all. Fat free dairy effectively cuts both the saturated fat and the overall calories. Why wouldnt it be the preferred product for consumers watching their weight?

As the fat free dairy industry grew so did the rate of obesity in the U.S. Maybe what Americans know about managing their weight wasnt so effective? Scientists started looking at weight management as more than just calories in and calories out, which still is the very basic weight loss formula.

There must be reasons why people have trouble balancing calories in and out because we know thats all we need to do to maintain a healthy weight. We know its what to do, but we cant do it. Research started to reveal that how much we eat is governed by a complex system that engages both our bodies and our minds.

Our body weight, and even how we eat is determined by genetics, conditioning and even environment. There are triggers in our brains and in our bodies that tell us when, what, and how much to eat. The key to managing healthy weight is understanding how all of those triggers work and how to derail, or redirect them.

An important factor in weight management is satiety. If we are in a constant state of hunger and close proximity of food, we will eat in an attempt to feel satiated, that content feeling of being full and satisfied. Some foods are better at making us feel that way than others.

Nutrition scientists began to suspect that foods higher in fat content may be such foods. As we tried to get thinner eating more low-fat and fat-free foods, the result was the opposite.

Consider the findings of two recent studies that conclude the consumption of whole-fat dairy is linked to reduced body fat.

In one paper, published by Swedish researchers in the Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, middle-aged men who consumed high-fat milk, butter and cream were significantly less likely to become obese over a period of 12 years compared with men who never or rarely ate high-fat dairy.

Yep, thats right. The butter and whole-milk eaters did better at keeping the pounds off.

I would say its counterintuitive, says Greg Miller, executive vice president of the National Dairy Council.

The second study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, is a meta-analysis of 16 observational studies. There has been a hypothesis that high-fat dairy foods contribute to obesity and heart disease risk, but the reviewers concluded that the evidence does not support this hypothesis. In fact, the reviewers found that in most of the studies, high-fat dairy was associated with a lower risk of obesity.

Based on research as cited above more dieters are starting to rethink the wisdom of using fat free dairy products. If whole milk dairy is more satisfying, and tastes better then whats the benefit of fat-free? Well, most U.S. health organizations including the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society still warn us that a diet high in saturated fat puts us at risk for heart disease and cancer. Maybe thats enough to convince us to keep guzzling the skim milk.

That could be, but perhaps, maybe the smarter thing to do would be to evaluate all that were eating as pieces of a puzzle and do a better job or putting the pieces all together. Its possible, even probable, that if we enjoy a little more whole dairy, we can cut calories by eating fewer foods with added sugars and feel fuller and satisfied longer. That would effectively decrease our overall calorie consumption and lead to weight loss.

Build your food plan on these foods, but dont eliminate treats (not pictured) completely as theyre important for satiety too.

Oddly, in the past week or so Ive seem numerous messages in the media, including social media that simply state, switching to whole dairy instead of fat free will help you lose weight. This statement isnt exactly true. The people who switch back to whole milk and full fat cheeses without making any other changes wont lose weight. Increasing calories, which is what happens, will not give the desired results on the scale.

People will need to continue to monitor and limit calories, but the science of whole fat dairy products suggest that if they make you feel fuller and that feeling of being satisfied keeps the urge to eat away, or to eat less when you do have the urge, then calories get reduced. This makes sense, but it doesnt take into account that sometimes make that many times the overwhelming urge to eat has nothing to do with the physical need for food.

If you want to lose weight and enjoy full fat dairy you need to monitor your food. You need to make sure that your overall calorie consumption doesnt rise. If the only change you make in what you eat is to replace fat free dairy for full fat dairy you wont make desired progress with your weight goal.

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As anyone whos ever tried to lose weight will attest, the extra pounds and inches pile on much more easily than they slide off. But for men and women in their 50s, 60s and older, the weight-loss challenge comes with some powerful motivators to succeed, as well as some particular difficulties.

On the motivation side of the equation, excess weight puts us at increased risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, stroke, sleep apnea and more. It worsens arthritis, back pain and joint deterioration and strains our hearts, lungs, livers and other essential organs. It also can interfere with our relationships, our social lives and routine activities, from maintaining personal hygiene to driving a car. These considerations can lend powerful support to a midlife decision to slim down.

But aging also poses some real hurdles to weight loss. It can be hard to change longstanding eating habits, for one thing, especially those that are enshrined in family or community traditions. Becoming more active is difficult if youre already experiencing the pain of arthritis or are so out of shape you have trouble walking across your yard. And for some, the shame of being overweight or obese leads to self-imposed isolation, overwhelming any impulse to seek help and get started on the journey to a healthier weight.

In Bangor, Cindy Bailey, 62, keeps a small photo album that documents her weight as it grew to nearly 400 pounds over the course of her 30-year marriage. Shes not quite 5 feet tall.

Each time I had a picture taken, it was because I was going to [start a weight-loss campaign] that day, she said, flipping through the pages of front and side-angle photos. Instead, year after year, she just kept binge-eating and getting heavier. Even after her marriage failed and she relocated to Bangor from her home in Baileyville to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren, she was unable to change her habits.

On a typical day, she said, she would skip breakfast altogether, then start eating in the early afternoon. I thought Id have a decent meal, but the minute I put something in my mouth I wouldnt be able to stop, she said. It kept me calm and gave me something to do.

Other than eating, she really didnt do much. My whole life, I hid. I never wanted anyone to see me, she said. My shame was really, really deep. She missed birthday parties, family weddings, holiday gatherings. Getting in and out of her car was an ordeal. People, including young children, ridiculed her to her face. She never went anywhere if she could avoid it.

The important exception was the time she spent babysitting her grandchildren.

When they were little, they didnt realize grannie was obese, she said. She spent her happiest hours in their accepting companionship, knowing they loved her for her innermost self, the person she truly was.

But when they started school, they wanted me to go to their sports events and band concerts, she said. The prospect terrified her but not as much as the possibility of losing touch with her beloved grandchildren or having them become ashamed of her.

On Aug. 31, 2014, I said, Im going to do it today, Bailey recalled. She weighed 362 pounds, down from her top weight of 396 in 2010. That day, she launched into a strict regimen of counting calories, limiting herself to 1,300 to 1,400 per day.

I made it through the first day, and then I made it through another day, she said. Eventually, she discovered MyFitnessPal, a free online tool that she used to help plan and track her diet choices.

After 17 months of strict dieting, Bailey had dropped more than 140 pounds. But my old habits started slipping back in, and I was starting to get scared, she said. Thats when she joined TOPS, a national nonprofit organization with a mission of supporting people who are trying to lose weight. She also started a walking routine first making a slow daily circuit of the quiet housing compound where she lives and then, when she had more stamina and self-confidence, joining a local gym.

At TOPS the name stands for Taking Pounds Off Sensibly she dropped another 85 pounds to reach her target weight of 137 pounds. The Maine chapter celebrated her achievement at the organizations annual recognition event in Bangor on May 12 of this year.

Cindy Baileys case is unusual, both for the extreme amount of weight she gained and for her success in losing it. But approximately 37 percent of Americans 60 and older are obese, according the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another 30 percent, approximately, are considered overweight but not obese.

While rates of overweight and obesity have trended upwards for decades, they are beginning to level off in children and teens, thanks, in part, to effective public health campaigns in schools and communities. But in older adults and seniors, the problem continues to grow.

Our bodies do change as we age, Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, said. A natural tendency toward lower metabolism and a more sedentary lifestyle means most older adults need fewer calories to maintain a healthy weight, she said. But many adults do not change their eating habits, so the weight piles on.

Camire, who recommends a diet built on the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said the first step toward successful weight-loss should be to increase physical activity.

From our 30s on, we lose muscle mass steadily unless were actively working to build it, she said. Allowing healthy muscle tissue to be replaced by fat not only slows the rate at which the body burns food calories, it also destabilizes balance, flexibility and strength, increasing the likelihood of injury and threatening mobility.

At the Bangor YMCA, senior fitness manager Greg Zielinski oversees a range of fitness classes for people 50 and older.

Anyone can join, he said, regardless of physical ability. You just do what you can. All the moves can be modified. From general cardio, cycling and weight training to yoga and water exercises, classes are designed to meet older adults at their present fitness level and build strength gradually.

For 68-year-old Andrea Hand of Bangor, the Ys 50+ N Fit class has provided a boost to her physical health and her spirits. Like many in the class, she is not overweight. People often express surprise when she tells them shes joined an exercise program. They say, Oh, youre so thin, you dont need to exercise, she said after a recent vigorous workout. But being thin has nothing to do with being fit.

When she started the class three months ago, Hand said, she had so little muscle tone that she could barely do some of the exercises. She also suffered from seasonal depression and low energy. Now shes feeling feeling better on all counts. This 50 and over thing I thought it might be a little cheesy, she said. But its really been just right.

Older adults who struggle with obesity may also be candidates for gastric bypass surgery, an operation that drastically reduces the capacity of the stomach and demands a dramatic and permanent change in eating habits.

We know older patients are no more likely to have a complication like bleeding, clotting or leaking than a younger patient, but they are less likely to survive a complication, Dr. Michelle Toder, a surgeon who heads up the surgical weight loss program at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, said.

While all patients are carefully counseled and undergo a comprehensive educational process, she said, those 60 and older are even more rigorously screened for underlying health conditions or other risk factors.

Everyone should try behavioral changes first, Toder said. But trying to diet and exercise off 100 pounds or more is just about impossible.

For Cindy Bailey, still celebrating her 225-pound weight loss, the future looks better than ever. Shes enjoying time with her family and has developed a supportive network of neighbors and friends. She has joined a couple of civic organizations. She recently became engaged to a man she met through an online dating service. They enjoy going to dances together an unthinkable option just a few short years ago.

But she knows shes not out of the woods and never will be. Keeping her weight off will require a lifetime of vigilance. Im cooking for two now, she said, and that poses some challenges.

Whats on the menu? For breakfast, two links of turkey sausage, a scrambled egg, a tangerine, an ounce of walnut meats. Lunch is a big green salad with some lean ham and a bit of low-calorie Italian dressing. And supper is chicken in the crockpot, a baked potato and some kind of green vegetable, followed by sugar-free Jello and whipped topping.

That is my day, Bailey said, smiling, and I can repeat that day forever and be happy.

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A new study says eating spicy red chilli peppers could help tackle obesity.

The research, published in the American Society for Microbiology, discovered it contains a key compound, capsaicin.

It has anti-inflammatory properties which are thought to provide the slimming benefits.

Researchers believe the compound interacts with the gut micro biome for anti-obesity effects.

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Capsaicin fights obesity by preventing gut inflammation and insulin resistance.

According to the researchers, it works by reducing endotoxemia - a major contributor to chronic, low-grade inflammation.

Along with gut microbial dysbiosis, these are two main contributing factors to obesity.

However, capsaicin fights obesity by preventing gut inflammation and insulin resistance.

The study authors believe the new findings may help reduce the obesity rate.

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However, spicy food appears to stop gut microbial dysbiosis, endotoxemia and chronic low-grade inflammation from occurring.

In the study, they fed mice a high-fat diet along with capsaicin.

After later testing, they were discovered to have a lower body weight gain.

Previous research has found that eating spicy foods can lower your risk of early death from cancer, heart disease and breathing issues.

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A 2015 study by Oxford University discovered those who ate a spicy meal every couple of days were 14 per cent less likely to die.

This fresh research comes at a time when a quarter of UK adults are obese.

Obesity can increase a persons risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Additionally, a wider circumference of waist is closely linked to ten cancers, including bowel, upper stomach and liver.

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Readers may get the impression that drinking more milk will benefit their health after reading the report on May 24 (Drinking milk lowers risk of diabetes, hypertension: NUS study).

There is evidence that plant-based diets that exclude dairy are healthier if we want to fight Type 2 diabetes.

In the United States, a large study found that people eating a plant-based diet that excluded dairy had 62 per cent less chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.

In addition, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found in repeated studies that people with Type 2 diabetes following plant-based diets were able to reduce their medication and manage their diabetes better than those following the diets recommended by the American Diabetes Association, which included animal products like milk.

It is well established that the mutation for digesting lactose is not common in Asian populations.

Thus, encouraging Singaporeans to consume milk causes many to experience negative health effects, including bloating, cramps, diarrhoea and nausea.

There is also emerging evidence that casein in dairy milk is cancer-promoting.

A meta-analysis of studies on plant-based diets by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that these diets decreased not only hypertension, but also ischaemic heart disease, certain types of cancer and obesity.

Many of these diseases are top killers in Singapore , according to the Ministry of Health, and are driving up the healthcare costs in the process.

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