obesity

It is a stigma that might be more than a little taboo to speak about openly. There has been many theories on whether or not there could be an actual tie between people who are suffering from obesity and the intelligence of these people. There appears to be more research in favor of the stigma ...click here to read more

When it comes to food it is human nature to lean towards our favorites but when our preferences could be aging us, nutritionists say we  might want to consider a new diet that will lead us to over-all good health. Obesity:  How Many People Are Affected Close to 70 per cent of Americans are either ...click here to read more

When it comes to the health and well-being of your kids and grandkids, you might have felt like you were being overprotective when you told them that eating that cookie, or brownie, or even drinking that sugared fruit juice was a bad idea. But can you imagine if it was illegal? Now, according to new ...click here to read more

For most people struggling with weight issues such as obesity, counting calories appears to be the most reliable and effective way for weight loss.  Awareness of the amount of calories consumed on a daily basis may thus control excessive eating, which may in turn result in weight loss.  Counting calories will also teach a person ...click here to read more

Physicians often recommend to patients struggling with obesity to engage in a weight loss program that includes regular exercises and healthy diets. Daily physical movement for weight loss helps in burning the energy that is often stored in the body as fat. Healthy diets, on the other hand, include the consumption of fruits and vegetables, ...click here to read more

For decades we have been warned that late night eating can lead to weight gain, with the most common explanation being that our will power tends to be lower and we are more likely to consume high calorie junk food in the wee hours of the night. However, scientists have now discovered that late night ...click here to read more

It might be hard to believe that there is something as equally bad for you as smoking. But not only is there something equally as bad, but it’s something that you wouldn’t expect. As it turns out, new research is showing that simply not getting a moderate amount of exercise, being obese, or not being ...click here to read more

While it is no secret that weight gain during and after quitting smoking is a very common part of the process, and one that should be monitored in certain people, weight gain is getting to be a bigger problem when trying to kick the habit than ever before.  But experts say that although the numbers ...click here to read more

Dining out is a pleasure that we all like to indulge in from time to time. Before you dive into your meal though, you should know that there is plenty on the menu that can put you at a higher risk for obesity. The prevalence of obesity in the United States alone is close to ...click here to read more

Long commutes have always been annoying, but as far as being hazardous to your health, that might just be a new idea. As cities become more busy with the urban sprawl, people are spending more and more time behind the wheel , which new research is showing can not only be annoying, but troublesome for ...click here to read more

It could be one of the most simple studies aimed at getting people off the couch to date. A new Northwestern Medicine study outlines the idea of the “domino effect” and what it means for obesity and weight gain. The reports say that the theory is easy. If you simply change one bad habit, it ...click here to read more

Do you want to grow old and still look fabulous?  The fight against flab during aging may be quite challenging but a recent report highlighted a simple, yet promising technique in winning the battle against obesity through the control of metabolism.  According to a recent report published in the journal PLoS One, maintaining a normal ...click here to read more

Food shouldn’t be your arch-nemesis, but in some cases, if you are fighting weight gain and obesity issues, maybe some of your food fears are completely justified. Fattening and high calorie foods can cause weight gain if you can’t exercise enough to burn the extra calories. While a little indulgence isn’t the worst possible thing, ...click here to read more

Is being single the new age way to lose the extra belly fat? It might not be that far out of an idea. A study published in Obesity Research reported an average weight gain of six to eight pounds over the two year period following marriage. And it’s not the first study that has determined ...click here to read more