Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Looking for a safe and effective way to lose weight? Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute offers a 12-week program targeted to those needing to lose up to 50 pounds. (more)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Anyone struggling to lose weight is invited to attend a weight management class for adults offered by Penn State Hershey. (more)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine faculty member Christopher Sciamanna is seeking volunteers who have successfully lost weight and are interested in being interviewed about their secrets of success with controlling their weight for a service activity. The purpose of the activity is to learn what works so it can be shared with others. (more)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Researchers at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are testing the effectiveness of different cellphone-based programs designed to help people lose weight and lead healthier lifestyles. Volunteers are needed to participate in this program and attend assessment sessions. (more)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The beginning of the New Year is a time when we start to think about getting back on track with our eating and exercise goals that may have slipped during the holiday season. The following is a list of strategies that may help you prevent cravings and overeating in order to maintain your weight loss goals throughout the year. (more)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Jennifer Kraschnewski, M.D., M.P.H., is seeking volunteers who are interested in losing weight and keeping it off for a research study.
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Friday, September 03, 2010
Only a bit more than one-sixth of Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains it, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. While that number is larger than most weight-loss clinical trials report, the majority of Americans are still unable to lose weight and keep it off. Identifying those who lose weight and successfully maintain that loss may aid health professionals in developing approaches to help others maintain weight loss, the researchers say. (more)
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
It's possible to lose weight by diet alone, but you'll gain more health benefits if you include exercise as part of the plan. In a randomized clinical study, overweight men and women all lost weight during a six-month program requiring a 25 percent energy deficit. One group eliminated 25 percent of their daily calories through diet alone; the other eliminated 12.5 percent through diet and 12.5 percent through regular aerobic exercise. (more)
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Exploring underlying attitudes toward everyday physical activity -- for example, walking to a nearby co-worker's office rather than sending an e-mail -- may open new opportunities for promoting healthier, more active lifestyles, according to Penn State researchers. (more)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
It's that time of year again, when we look to bring about positive change in our lives through our annual New Year's resolutions. Many of these resolutions include starting an exercise program and creating healthier eating habits. Ultimately, the goal is to lose weight, look great and feel even better. The hardest part about making these resolutions last is firmly committing to a lifetime of healthy practices. The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, offers some tips for keeping on track. (more)
