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Dental Plans – A Better Option For Dental Care
Dental problems occur more often that we would like them to, and the problems originate in our childhood, for many of us, but also in the poor treatment that we provide for our teeth daily. Statistics speak of three quarters of the population not flossing their teeth as often as they should, and about twenty percent not even brushing their teeth twice a day, as recommended. Some floss and a decent toothbrush might help with some of our problems, but many of our dental problems need more than brushing and flossing regularly.

Unfortunately, low-cost dental treatment is rather difficult to find, and millions of pay are aware of how soaring it is to pay for private dentistry. Some of us are fortunate to have private dental cover included in the benefits offered by their employers. Although such dental insurance is technically covered by your employer, you will still have to pay a tax on it, but overall, it is cheaper than paying for private dental care yourself. Therefore, it wouldn’t hurt to investigate whether you can benefit from such protection from your

 Steps to trim calories and waistline
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
Oprah on her battle with weight
Four years ago, when Oprah managed to get down to a trim and fit 160 pounds, she thought she'd hit on a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then life --in the form of a thyroid problem and a killer schedule-- intervened. Last year she was back up to the 200-pound mark and knew something had to change. After a desperately needed time-out to reflect and recharge, here's what she's learned, what she's doing differently, and what's next.
Losing weight, saying 'yes' in 2009
In April, at age 34, Giyen Kim dropped a 60-hour-a-week job to follow her childhood dream of becoming a writer. Now, she's primed to clear her next personal hurdles: making money from writing, and losing weight.
Queen Latifah to Continue as Jenny Craig Spokesperson
After shedding 20 pounds last year, she signs on for another year with the company
The best way to measure body fat
If your pants feel tighter than usual, you might begin to suspect that you've gained a couple of pounds. But at what point should you begin to worry that the weight gain is serious? Could you be one of the approximately two-thirds of American adults who are either overweight or obese, with an increased risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease? While no single measurement is perfect, here are a few ways to size yourself up.
The top 10 healthiest diets in America
If losing weight is at the top of your resolution list, you're not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans go on diets every year, spending more than $30 billion annually on programs and products.
Make over your weight-loss resolutions
Amid pink slips and plummeting stocks, 2009 may not be shaping up to be the year you hoped for. But one thing you do still have some control over is your body. So put your stress on the shelf and resolve to focus on you come January 1. To help you out, here are some experts' tips for turning last year's failed resolution into something stable for the future and who couldn't use a little more stability?
Can eating a big breakfast help you lose weight?
Research suggests that having a big breakfast with carbohydrates and lean protein, and even a piece of chocolate, will help keep your appetite in check all day and help you lose weight.
How do I train for a half-marathon and still lose weight?
I am training for a half-marathon in January 2010. I have lost 50 pounds and still need to lose 50 more. I don't know where to set my calorie allowance to lose weight but still fuel my body for my running schedule. I am running 3 short runs (3-4 miles) and 2 long runs (6-8 miles) per week, at a pace of 11 minutes per mile. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!
How can I lose weight when I'm busy and stressed?
I tend to go through many weight changes especially when I am in school. What is the best way I could maintain or lose weight when I am very stressed and I do not sleep enough due to schoolwork and chores at home and all other activites?
Phylicia Rashad Named New Jenny Craig Spokeswoman
The Golden Globe nominee is the latest actress to sign a deal with the diet brand
When money's at stake, dieters have more weight-loss success
Want to shed some pounds? You're more likely to be successful if you stand to gain --or lose -- some money.
Can Reading Help Kids Lose Weight?
Reading a book may not burn many calories, but the right material may help kids shed pounds
First Look: PEOPLE's Weight-Loss Challenge
Get a peek at how our Mississippi 8 documented their diet struggles in an ABC special
Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics
A new study suggests that the common weight-loss surgery leads to less weight loss in patients with diabetes
Bad news for NutriSystem
Can NutriSystem still produce fat profits if cautious consumers stop spending money to slim down? Last year we recommended the stock of NutriSystem, which was No. 1 on Fortune's 2007 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. But the weakening economy and the pullback in personal spending have hurt the company, which sells diet programs based on its prepackaged meals. The stock is down 64% since we cited it a year ago. (Ouch!)
College professor goes from fat to 'Mr. Low Body Fat'
To most of his friends and colleagues, Muata Kamdibe was the fun-loving, dreadlocked English professor with a great sense of humor. He was outgoing and loved to laugh and have a good time.
The Myth of Moderate Exercise
Thirty minutes of moderate activity a day won't cut it if you're trying to lose weight, a new study says. Budget at least an hour, most days of the week
Man counted calories, watched the pounds go
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly.
Are Fat Calories More Fattening Than Carbs?
Harvard professor and nutrition guru, Walter Willett, weighs the balance between high-fat and high-carb diets
How Food Diaries Work
A determined reporter -- and a new study -- suggest writing down the things you eat might keep you from overeating
Queen Latifah Achieves Weight Loss Goal
The Jenny Craig spokeswoman trims down and sets a healthy example for her fans
Student educates himself, loses 180 pounds
Gathering together for old-fashioned, home-cooked meals was just a way of life for Brandon Hollas, who was raised on his family's farm in Cameron, Texas.
Fat to fitness instructor: Boot camp helps man lose 120 pounds
Two years ago, Tim Lenczowski dreaded walking from the parking lot into his office.
Writer drops 168 pounds, blogs to inspire others
She was never really skinny or terribly overweight.
Larry the Cable Guy on Weight Loss: 'I'm Down an Olsen'
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who shed 50 lbs. since last year, jokes he's lost so much weight "I'm down an Olsen!"
Kirstie Alley Launching Her Own 'Weight-Loss Brand'
Kirstie Alley may have parted ways with Jenny Craig after a three-year relationship, but the actress is not leaving the weight-loss field, she tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Writer drops 168 pounds, blogs to inspire others
She was never really skinny or terribly overweight for most of her life.
Writer shares journey to her 168-pound weight loss
I'm often asked how I got started on my weight loss journey. I wish I had a simple, perky answer, but the truth is, I had a lot of internal housecleaning to do first.
Bad foods that are actually great for your waist
If you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream, and pizza thinking you're doing your waistline a favor, don't. They can actually help you lose weight -- and keep it off, too. Here are the hidden slim-down perks of five foods that get a bad rap and the best way to add each one back into your diet.
Sneaky little slim-down tricks
Health magazine went to the top weight-control experts for their No. 1 tips to get the weight off now. Take a look.
Obesity Drugs Work -- Modestly
Drugs won't lead to dramatic weight loss, a study finds, but they do take off pounds and have other health benefits
Watch Television, Lose Weight?
For some people, the first step to getting fit may be sitting on the couch and channel surfing
The heavy road to a weight-loss drug
The market potential for a weight-loss wonder drug is enough to make any Big Pharma CEO salivate. Trouble is, safe and effective fat-fighting treatments are a Holy Grail that continues to elude pharmacological researchers.
Do Diet Foods Lead to Weight Gain?
New research suggests that consuming low-calorie food and drink may actually increase your tendency to overeat
Obesity Is Contagious, Study Finds
Research shows that who you're friends with can have a profound impact on whether you're overweight
Weight loss success: Andy Sorrells
Depressed and tired of trying diet after diet, Andy Sorrells began a faith-based weight loss program.
Weight loss success: Maggie Sorrells
No longer able to fit into a booth at a restaurant and too embarrassed to ask for seatbelt extensions on an airplane, Maggie Sorrells was desperate to lose weight.
Weight loss is all in your head
In the battle against fat, the heroes achieve what most of us only long for -- lasting weight loss. They're so unusual, they've become the subjects of ongoing research by scientists trying to finger just what it is that makes them stand out from the rest of dieting humanity.
Woman drops 110 pounds, 8 dress sizes
Three years ago Sharon Twitchell was miserable.
Weight loss success: Sharon Twitchell
Tired of squeezing into a size 22 and with her marriage on the verge of collapse, Sharon Twitchell decided it was time to change her life.
Studies Bring New Hope for Obese
New research shows that bariatric surgeries, like gastric bypass, are safer and more effective than originally thought, especially for teenagers and seniors. But patients have to be sure to watch their alcohol intake
Taking steps to lose weight at work
Could work actually make you fitter? You might think it unlikely as you sit in your office slumped in front of your computer, but a new desk designed at the Mayo Clinic could give you a proper work out.
Neurological condition linked to obesity surgery
Some obese people who have weight-loss surgery, particularly younger women, develop a neurological condition most often seen in severe alcoholics and linked to a vitamin deficiency, researchers said Monday.
Get the diet scoop: 6 promising supplements, 6 to avoid
The sales pitches are irresistible: "Lose 2 Pounds a Day!" "Burn Fat Round the Clock!" "Learn the Amazing Weight-Loss Secret of Hollywood's Sex Symbols!" OK, maybe that's pushing it. But if diet pills could give you Eva Longoria's body, would you bother with the salads and stair-climbing?
Dieters have Alli in weight-loss war
The FDA's decision to grant over-the-counter status to GlaxoSmithKline's weight loss drug Alli could have big implications on national health, but the drug is not a miracle cure, experts said.
Dr. Gupta: Things to know before taking alli
A fat-blocking weight-loss pill called alli is the first diet drug to be approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sales. It's a reduced-strength version of the prescription medication Xenical. Here's what I think you should keep in mind before considering this drug:
From 500 pounds to a new and rewarding life
On October 2, 2005, I weighed 500 pounds.
McKenna did many things right, dietitian says
Matt McKenna's dramatic weight loss gets high praise from one diet pro.
Fighting the fitness battle as you age
Turning 40 is a milestone in most people's lives. Among the rewards: Your kids are more independent; your career is more stable and you have more free time to pursue the things you love to do.
FTC settles with companies over unproved weight-loss claims
The marketers of four weight-control pills have agreed to pay a total of at least $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive advertising, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday
70 percent of dieters go solo, with no doctor, survey finds
Besides extra pounds, dieters also seem to carry a hefty independent streak. A survey finds that 70 percent of Americans who are trying to lose weight are following their own diet plans and have no interest in seeking a doctor's help.
A little biotech's big, risky bet on weight loss
The biotech Amylin is testing what could be the next blockbuster in the $40 billion market for weight loss products, or the treatment could just be a big fat flop.
Watch your weight, cut your cancer risk
The American Cancer Society said Thursday that keeping weight under control is the most important thing non-smokers can do to prevent the disease.
Lose weight without exercise
A California biotech could be on its way to a diet drug blockbuster or tiptoeing through a minefield depending on the performance of its next miracle weight loss treatment.
Your e-mails: Tips in battle of the bulge
CNN.com asked users to share their success stories in their fight against fat as well as thoughts and tips to getting fit. Here is a sampling from the responses, some of which have been edited:
NutriSystem lures men with pizza, sex
Nate Griffin, a former Army sergeant, watches what he eats. He's even tried juice diets to shed pounds. But ask him if he'd join a group to talk about weight loss and he cringes.
Common sense approach to eating
Steven Hawks, a professor of health science at Brigham Young University here, says phooey to dieting.
Biotech stock surges on diet drug study
Arena Pharmaceuticals stock surged as much as 23 percent Wednesday after the California biotech announced study results for its experimental weight loss drug.
Diet stocks for the post-Atkins age
The bankruptcy filing of Atkins Nutritionals in late July signaled the twilight of America's latest diet obsession, as carb counters realized, to their amazement, that man cannot live on pork rinds...
This week in the medical journals
No comfort for colds
This week in the medical journals
Too much food, too little exercise
Weight Watchers gets nod from mag
Weight Watchers is the best overall diet plan, according to new Consumer Reports research.
Slow and steady wins weight-loss race
For many who overindulged in December, January is time to take steps to shed extra pounds put on from cookies and cocktails galore.
New diet squeezes in on weight-loss scene
A new eating-by-numbers method has arrived on the diet scene, and it's not Weight Watchers.
Kraft to team with South Beach Diet
Kraft Foods is about to get the seal of approval from the South Beach diet on some of its products, including Kraft cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cool Whip and Planters peanuts, according to a published report.
"I've got a problem..."
Anyone who's seen Bill Clinton in the past few months ? speaking at the White House ceremony when his portrait was unveiled in May, delivering a ringing speech in support of John Kerry at the Democratic National Convention in July, signing copies of his book all over the world this summer ? couldn't help noticing that he was full of energy and looking mighty svelte.
What's behind the curb-your-carbs craze?
The latest diet dictionary spells evil "C-A-R-B."
Chasing The Youth Pill Drugs that might extend human life are one of the hottest topics in biotech. Some of them are already her
The power of wishful thinking guarantees that just about anything can be successfully marketed as an elixir of youth. Pee, for instance. A multitude of websites extol the ability of "urine therapy"...
Low-carb dieters are way off target
Americans who've pledged allegiance to low carb diets are in for a rude shock. According to a new report Monday, consumers aren't cutting down on carbs as much as they thought they were.
Low-carb bubble about to burst?
Foodmakers keep it coming: Low-carb Doritos, low-carb Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies, Heinz' 'One Carb' ketchup, a low-sugar Krispy Kreme Doughnut.
The Pill that Will Make You Thin Pharma companies large and small are in hot pursuit of the blockbuster of all blockbusters--a d
As hospital food goes, the menu was positively four-star: chicken curry and rice, fruit salad, chocolate drops, and candy bars. For the two dozen hungry test subjects gathered for a meal at London'...
Keep An Eye On Weight Watchers The Atkins craze has hurt, but UBS analyst Andrew McQuilling sees hefty earnings ahea
In the past, two-time FORTUNE All-Star Andrew McQuilling has given our readers well-timed tips on such out-of-favor gems as Procter & Gamble, Gillette, and Estee Lauder (the makeup giant's stock is...
Atkins World When did carbs replace fat as nutritional enemy No. 1? What does it mean for the pork-rind industry? Is Wonder Brea
The Lexus RX-300--license plate EGGMAN1--barrels west on Route 30 in Pennsylvania's York County. We're on the road to Wellsville, a farm community blanketed in December's first snowfall. At the whe...
The Battle Of The Diet Docs THE LATE DR. ROBERT ATKINS BUILT HIS CONTROVERSIAL DIET INTO A $100 MILLION
Americans keep getting fatter. in 2001 more than 44 million people were obese, a figure that was up 74% from ten years earlier and is ballooning faster than our collective waistline. While that fac...
Dieting for Dollars These are boom times for the weight-loss industry. Can the big food companies be far behind?
Americans have never been bigger--and neither has the diet industry.
The Quest For The Antifat Pill Nature programmed us to overeat. Fen-Phen helped that, until it backfired. Safer drugs may be com
If the number you see on the bathroom scale is even more depressing than your 401(k)'s bottom line, take heart. Dozens of slimming aids are in the pharmaceutical pipeline.
Better Managing Through Chemistry An abridged guide--and comprehensive formulary--to health and survival in the workplace.
Your boss has stopped saying hello in the morning. One of your underlings now goes to the weekly meeting that you're no longer invited to. Everybody at the office is looking tanned, fit, and rel...
How To Make A Weight Loss A Tax Gain
The recent IRS decision to define obesity as a disease means that certain costs of losing weight may now be deductible. To take a write-off, you must have a doctor's diagnosis that you are obese or...
Waist Not, Want Not
"I can't believe it. I gained five pounds last year. But I'll take them off. Honest."
Fad Diets: All Protein, No Proof
Stress is a popular topic. So's prostate cancer. But the thing most of my patients want to talk about is diet. They've all got friends who've lost 20 pounds in two weeks on a steak and bacon-and-eg...
Diet Menu: Salad, Seafood, and...Pork Rinds?!?
The popularity of low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets has had an unexpected side effect: a surge in pork-rind sales. The salty snacks have about nine grams of protein per serving and no carbohydrat...
SHRINK YOUR WEIGHT WHILE KEEPING YOUR WALLET PLUMP
THIS MONTH: -- How one Virginia man spent $12,000 to lose 80 pounds -- High-tech pianos that are truly grand
NEW WEAPONS IN THE WAR ON FAT WE'RE SPENDING $33 BILLION A YEAR TO GET THIN--AND STILL GAINING WEIGHT. MAYBE IT'S TIME TO ROLL O
Americans are so aware of their weight that even brownies on the grocery shelves cry "fat free" to catch the attention of the righteous, and closets across the land are stocked with jogging shoes. ...
DIET CENTERS ARE REALLY IN FAT CITY Ballooning baby-boomers are getting serious about shedding those pounds. Enter the pros -- w
FOR BABY-BOOMERS, it's the moment of truth. Not only are they turning fortysomething, so are their waistlines. The upshot: Just as fast as they can get the money out of their too-tight, five-pocket...
THE HUNT IS ON FOR AN ANTIFAT PILL Scientists are testing a plateful of anti-obesity compounds with few if any side effects. The
THE VENDING MACHINE stood in the research ward, ready to dispense its goodies whenever someone had the urge for a snack. Half the food slots contained protein-rich fare: barbecued chicken wings, le...