Winning at the losing game: meet the people who surprised the experts by discovering how to keep the pounds off

Article Abstract:

Statistics seem to show that diets do not work for most people, but nutritionist James Hill and psychologist Rena Wing are conducting a survey that indicates a number of people have been successful in losing weight and keeping it off. Specific cases and recommendations are discussed.

Management, Surveys, Weight loss

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The great weight debate

Article Abstract:

New government weight guidelines, 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans,' were released in 1990. The new standards provide a greater latitude of healthy weight ranges. There is also indication that people can gain some weight as they get older without risking their health.

Health aspects, Standards, Weight gain

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"They caught it early."(breast cancer)(includes related articles on mammograms and self-examination)(Cover Story)

Article Abstract:

The risk of breast cancer increases with age, and most women who contract the disease had no family history or other indications that they were at risk. Early diagnosis remains the best protection, and those who were diagnosed early have over a 90% survival rate.

Diagnosis, Women, Diseases, Breast cancer

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