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Category Archives: weight loss
Eight ways to burn calories in Central New York in winter
Say you’ve got two hours on a Sunday afternoon in Syracuse. The way you spend that time will determine whether you burn a whole bunch of calories – or not. Keep in mind, the precise number of calories a person … Continue reading
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Heart rate may drop after weight loss surgery
A woman in her 40s came to Upstate University Hospital’s emergency department because of bouts of lightheadedness and passing out. Five months earlier she underwent weight loss surgery. At the hospital, she was found to have a slow heart rate. … Continue reading
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Why breakfast matters so much
If you’re trying to lose weight, make sure you eat breakfast. Upstate registered dietitian Terry Podolak explains why: * You need to “break” the “fast” by refueling after a good night’s sleep, ideally with a meal containing protein, fiber and … Continue reading
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Why is fiber so important to our diets?
1. Fiber aids in digestion. “And the better your digestive system is, the better nutrient absorption you have,” says Upstate registered dietitian Terry Podolak. 2. Fiber can help you feel full, which can help reduce overeating and help improve weight … Continue reading
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Telephone sessions can help achieve weight loss
An intensive lifestyle intervention, proven to help people lose weight to prevent diabetes, also works in primary care when delivered over the telephone to obese patients with metabolic syndrome, according to a new study by Upstate’s Paula Trief, PhD, and … Continue reading
Zumba appeals to dancers, reluctant exercisers alike
Pediatric nurse Alisa Hoff doesn’t make a lot of promises, but she has this to say about the popular Latin dance fitness classes she teaches: “Absolutely you are going to sweat, and you are going to have fun.” Hoff, who … Continue reading
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How Cristina Pope lost 110 pounds
A year ago, Cristina Pope stepped on the scale and saw 249.7 pounds. Today the Director of the Health Sciences Library at Upstate weighs a healthy 140 pounds. Along with 110 pounds, she lost 80 inches of girth. The percent … Continue reading
Marathon runners help researchers, patients and students
The Salt City Road Warriors are a team of “lots of good people who want to raise money and run,” says Sheri Dozier Owens, one of 60 runners in the team that supports research, patient care and education at Upstate … Continue reading
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Healthy Monday: Power Up with Breakfast
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, making these suggestions available for ways to “power up” with breakfast each morning. * Make instant oatmeal with low-fat milk instead of water. Toss in raisins or dried … Continue reading
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