The early loss of their son did not help.

Gradual losses of one to two pounds a week may help avoid it.

The loss did not help the New York state of mind.

But on Tuesday, he said his own loss helps him empathize with military families.

It may be that the loss of his son helped to break the ice.

After all, the loss of a public hero couldn't help but hurt civilian morale, could it?

"I think the two early losses have really helped us," Seikaly said.

Gary Speed may not have been able to reach out and save himself, but there are signs his loss will help others.

The losses, however, helped clear the way for some other hopefuls.

That loss helped start her reputation as an unpredictable player.