Tag: obesity
Yet Another Potential Side Effect of Obesity: Osteoporosis
If you thought obese individuals had enough to worry about, such as a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea and asthma, among...
What is Brown Fat and Why do I Want It?
Ask anyone if they want more fat on their bodies and most likely the response will be a resounding “no way!” But before you...
Overweight Americans Who Choose Diet Drinks Eat More Food
If you needed more evidence to show that diet soda has no place in your diet, this is it: a new study performed by...
Why Are We Exercising More but Getting Fatter?
Let’s start with the good news. Americans are finally exercising more. According to a Universiy of Washington study, the number of women who exercise...
Study: Body Size Influences Exercise Attitudes
A new study conducted by psychologists at Southwest University in Chongqing, China discovered that the brains of overweight individuals have a very different response...
Acupuncture May Help with Weight Loss Goals
The famous formula for weight loss: a nutritious diet and regular exercise, is highly effective in itself. However, those looking for an extra boost...
4 Sugar Secrets the Food Industry is Keeping from You
Just one sugar-sweetened beverage alone contains 10 teaspoons of sugar, which already pushes us over the edge!
Sugar has been around for a very, very...
Study: TV Junk Food Ads Linked to Obesity in Young People
A growing body of research associates junk food advertising to obesity, illuminating just how harmful frequent exposure to this type of media can be....
Obesity Leads to Longer Hospital Stays
It is a well-known fact that obesity is seriously hazardous to one's health. The increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke...
Americans Consume 22 Teaspoons of Sugar Per Day: What are You...
It comes as little surprise that the average American consumes way too much sugar on a daily basis - an estimated 22 teaspoons per...
