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This Week: In Brief
While Travis and I regularly post lengthy discussions on Obesity Panacea, there are many research updates, news stories, videos, etc. in the field of obesity, physical activity and nutrition that we come across on a da

OSIM uKimono: Fat Loss Gimmick
It is simply stunning how many utterly useless products are manufactured and marketed for purposes of “fat burning” and “muscle sculpting.”Just over a year ago I discussed the ridiculous claims made regarding the

Scala Bio-Fir Anti-Cellulite Pants
A few months back, Peter wrote a fantastic post on the Equmen Core Precision Undershirt, which is essentially a girdle for men.  Somehow the ridiculousness of the shirt was only exceeded by its popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.  Today we bring you an even more impressive product from the United Ki

WiFi Body Scale: Tweeting Your Way to Less Pounds?
Travis and I often remind our readers that adopting healthy behaviours is the goal, even if weight loss does not occur. That is, simply improving your current diet and increasing your daily physical activity will make you healthier and reduce your chance of countless diseases regardless of whether or not the

Exercise Prevents Regain of Visceral Fat (But Not Body Weight)
Peter and I have often discussed the links between visceral fat and metabolic risk.  Visceral fat is the fat which surrounds the internal organs, and is thought to mediate much of the risk between obesity and disease.  For example, individuals with excess body weight tend to have more visceral fat, which is likely responsible for the relationship between body weight and numerous chronic diseases.  Howe