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...were physically and mentally drained,” Gannon continued. “The weight of the Ivy League championship was on this game, and, as much as we didn’t want it to be about the history [of the rivalry], there was that component in the back of your mind...
Stomach stapling and gastric bypass surgery clearly help people shed pounds, but according to a new report, the benefits go well beyond weight loss. A review of 130 studies involving 22,000 patients showed that for most there were also dramatic improvements with respect to diabetes, hypertension and blood cholesterol levels. As with any surgery, however, there are risks, including a new one reported last week. One in six patients, a separate study found, developed nerve damage ranging from minor tingling in the feet to incapacitating pain and weakness. Malnutrition owing to rapid weight loss and vomiting is believed...
...over 65, it's a good idea to take a bone-mineral-density test every few years. It measures how "full" your bones are. If you have osteoporosis or advanced osteopenia, your doctor may prescribe drugs such as bisphosphonates or estrogen substitutes as well as a weight-training program. If you've already suffered a fracture, injections of parathyroid hormone can actually rebuild bone...
...most lightweights tend to shy away from the weight training aspects as much as possible and try to load up their workouts with an increased amount of cardio and higher fat-burning exercises. The best cardio to melt away the pounds, though, is running...
...didn’t have trouble keeping [the weight] off since I couldn’t even keep it on in high school [in order to row heavyweight]” Todd-Geddes said...