SmartShape Weight Loss Centre
190 Attwell Drive, Suite 490
Toronto, ON M9W 6H8
Phone: (888) 278-7952
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Reducing Childhood Obesity Link to Article | http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/63795157.html Written by Arthur Williams THURSDAY, October 8 2009 (bclocalnews.com) -- Prince George will be one of two cities in B.C. to pilot a new strategy to reduce childhood obesity. Pediatric endocrinologist and UBC researcher Shazhan Amed said the program is based on a similar initiative in France, which …
Number of Diabetics Increased More Than 145 000 Within A Year Link to article | http://topnews.us/content/27540-number-diabetics-increased-more-145000-within-year Written By Amit Pathania SUNDAY, Oct 4 2009 (topnews.us) - Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle not increases the risk of obesity but it also increases the risk of various diseases like diabetes. Recent data indicates that number of …
Obesity Linked to Sleep Disorder Link to Article|http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jG04rICft3IGKGzOUhSqf06XRMvw SUNDAY, Oct 4 2009 (Press Association) - A world expert in sleep disorders will warn obese people of the potential dangers of getting behind the wheel because of a condition that disrupts breathing during the night. Obesity Causes Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) occurs when …
Preventing Childhood Obesity Starts With the Parents Link to Article| http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/lifestyle/columnists/x8883045155/Peg-Doyle-Preventing-childhood-obesity-starts-with-the-parents Written By Peg Doyle SUNDAY, Oct 4 2009 (Wicked Local) - Fortunately, parents of young children have an opportunity early in their children’s lives to establish healthy eating habits. The task may seem daunting when a parent sees the barrage of advertisements for fast-food …
Getting Motivated is Big Start for Weight Loss Link to Article|http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Getting+motivated+start+weight+loss/1866149/story.html Written by Liz Bruckner (calgaryherald.com)--For countless Canadians struggling with added pounds and lacklustre motivation, summer doesn't rank high on their list of favourite seasons. Take Natalie West: Having carried extra weight most of her life, the arrival of warm weather served as a cue …
Link to article | http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Most-obese-people-dont-realise-theyre-over-weight/articleshow/5064500.cms MONDAY, Sept 28, 2009 (The Times of India) - The poll, carried out by YouGov for Slimming World, found that almost a quarter of the 2,000 people questioned had measurements, which would place them squarely in the obese camp. However, there were only 7% of those asked, who classified themselves as …
The following abstract was taken from a systematic review of the literature Physical Activity, Fitness and Fatness: Relations to Mortality, Morbidity and Disease Risk Factors published on September 9, 2009 in Obesity Reviews: An Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity by Mikael Fogelhom from the Academy of Finland, Helsinki. For the full article, …
Weight-loss Surgery Worthwhile for Diabetes Link to article | http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5374BC20090408 WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2009 (Reuters Health) - As a strategy for treating type 2 diabetes in obese individuals, gastric surgery to induce weight loss is effective and worth the cost, investigators in Melbourne, Australia, report. A recent clinical trial showed that "surgically induced weight loss leads …
Link to article | http://www.usnews.com/articles/science/2009/09/02/obesity-surgerys-benefits-extend-to-next-generation.html By Nathan Seppa, Science News WEDNESDAY, Sept 2, 2009 (US News) -- Children born to women who have achieved drastic weight loss through stomach surgery are healthier than children born to severely obese moms, a new study shows. The findings suggest that obesity creates an unhealthy environment for a fetus that has …
The Biggest Hurdle: Getting Off the Couch Link to Article| http://www.canada.com/health/seniors/biggest+hurdle+getting+couch/1743931/story.html Written By: Natalie Stechyson Older adults wanting to become more physically active shouldn't overlook training one of the most important parts of their bodies: the brain. Developing the motivation to exercise is one of the most important keys to a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Andrew …
