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Monitor Overeating With Bra Sensors

Recent studies show that up to half of the U.S. population complains that they eat more when they are stressed, a condition that has also led to high rates of obesity -– and often a negative cycle of eating more, gaining weight and then getting stressed out about gaining weight -– especially during Thanksgiving. Researchers have been designing new kinds of ways to help anxious overeaters reduce this habit, or at least make them aware of when it’s happening. Along with stress apps for the smartphone and bracelets with special sensors, engineers and designers at Microsoft Research recently invented a stress-busting bra made with special material that monitors the wearers moods and helps to regulate stress eating. "It’s mostly women who are emotional overeaters, and it turns out that a bra is perfect for measuring EKG (electrocardiogram)," said Mary Czerwinski, a cognitive psychologist and senior researcher in visualization and interaction at Microsoft. "We tried to do the

Roxylean Reviewed: What are the Side Effects

To learn about the side effects of Roxylean is to learn about the downside of this revolutionary nutritional supplement. There is so much to this supplement beside the Roxylean side effects, so it is tempting to completely overlook them. The truth of the matter, however, is that no matter how great a nutritional supplement is, it always is essential that you talk about these side effects. This is to protect those who might be volatile to a number of different supplement effects. Some people have more sensitive constitutions, and some people have conditions that might make Roxylean side effects even more dangerous. Most Roxylean apply to people who already have vulnerabilities. For example, some people who are at risk when it comes to these side effects are women who are pregnant or who are planning on becoming pregnant. Likewise, if you are the kind of person who has suffered from liver or heart problems then you should beware of the Roxylean just to be on the safe side. As a matter of

Snooki Hit With Lawsuit Over Zantrex Diet Pill

A Long Island woman has filed a class action federal lawsuit against Snooki, stating the reality TV star's claims about Zantrex diet pills are untrue. The suit, filed Monday by Ashley Brady in Long Island Federal Court, charges that Zantrex weight loss pills are caffeine pills , which may not be a safe fat burner for an obese user or one suffering from heart disease.  "Snooki holds herself out as an expert in fitness," the complaint states. "In this regard, she has amassed many fans and followers who specifically follow and listen to her advice on weight loss and fitness." "Not only is she the primary endorser of Zantrex products, she is, in fact, the face of the Zantrex brand." The suit also names Zantrex makers Basic Research and Zoller Laboratories as defendants. Brady, 29, says she was tricked by the diet pill, which is advertised as a rapid weight loss supplement. Since becoming a mother, Snooki — born Nicole Polizzi — shed 50 pounds. The 26-year-

Must Read Facts about Diabetes

We often hear people asking how to cure diabetes, and medical doctors’ usual answers is –there is no cure for diabetes. Then people will be saddened by this fact, but they should not be because there are wide varieties of treatments available for them. With the world’s present technologies, it is not impossible that one day, our industrious scientists and researches will be able to find or even developed a real cure for diabetes. Here are some facts that you should know about diabetes: Global epidemic emergence of diabetes can be associated with the rapid increases of obesity, physical inactivity and overweight. In year 2030, diabetes will be the 7th leading causes of deaths according to World Health Organization. 80% of World Health Organization documented deaths from diabetes came from the developing countries. Every second, one out of ten individuals with diabetes dies. Type I Diabetes is formerly known as Juvenile diabetes. An individual with type I diabetes are not capable of prod

Weight Loss Supplements: Myth Busted in Recent Study!

Weight loss supplements have always been very popular among people who wonder how to lose weight quickly. Considering its demand, several types of weight loss pills and supplements have been introduced in the market. The list includes metabolism boosters, fat burners, appetite suppressants and fat blockers. Irrespective of how tempting the probable results of these pills may appear to be, the fact is that there is very little evidence to support their miraculous claims. People who wish to choose these kinds of supplements instead of following a healthy diet for weigh loss need to be aware that it can lead to granting oneself a psychological/moral license for self-indulgence. This is best explained by the psychological theory of moral licensing. According to this theory, a perceived positive health behaviour can cause the concerned person to grant himself the freedom to follow a less healthy diet. An example of this could be the case of a gym-goer who allows himself to indulge in unheal