Category Archives: Obesity

If there is ever a myth that people might wish were true, it is this one. We have all heard old wives tales and health myths about how to improve your general health and well being, but what people might be really disappointed to learn is that sexual activity doesn’t burn calories, making the concept ...click here to read more

Obesity rates in the United States are at an astonishing level with about one third of Americans being overweight or obese. There are a variety of factors that contribute to weight gain and ultimately obesity, including consuming diets that are high in sugar and fat and living sedentary lifestyles, but new research in Reuters Health ...click here to read more

Communication, empathy, honesty and affection are all important for a happy marriage, but did you know that you’re eating habits can also effect the health of your marriage? Below are four ways in which poor eating habits can ruin your marriage. Weight Gain Many people have a tendency to ‘let themselves go,’ when they get ...click here to read more

A withdrawal symptom is described as any physical or psychological disturbance a person experiences as a result of being deprived of something. When people are addicted to cigarettes, alcohol or drugs and then suddenly try to quit, they can face difficult withdrawals.  Scientists believe the same thing happens with food. Eating Fat North Americans love ...click here to read more

No doubt it is a culture where fat, and obesity and obsessions over weight have become one of the most read and researched items on the internet. And with the not only daily, but minute to minute reminders of food and restaurants, and social gatherings, this is not hard to see. Food is everywhere. And ...click here to read more

Studies show that during the holidays it is not uncommon for people to gain anywhere from one to ten pounds. While many people want to blame it on the turkey, the reality is that holiday weight gain is largely due to the sauces, sweets and spirits. If you have set weight loss goals for yourself ...click here to read more

Obesity is now a bigger health problem than world hunger according to a new report that was published in The Lancet.  Data was gathered from the World Health Organizations Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 to determine this surprising fact. The Obesity Crisis The report revealed disturbing figures that showed that every country (except those ...click here to read more

Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together for some quality time.  And many of these gatherings revolve around food. However, you may want to be cautious before reaching for the holiday stales as they’re often packed full of calories which can be disastrous for your waistline! Foods that Are Full of ...click here to read more

There are no shortage of diets out there that promise to help you lose weight and combat obesity. Unfortunately, many diets focus on reducing calories or on restricting carbohydrates and fat and ignore the anti-aging and beautifying effects that diets have the potential to produce. Read on if you want to learn how to create ...click here to read more

No doubt you have heard that each of us has an ideal weight based on our height. For instance, if you are a 5 foot 5 female with a small frame then your weight should be somewhere between 117 and 130 pounds. If you are a 6 foot man with a medium frame then 157 ...click here to read more

To the younger population, energy drinks are a lifesaver and this is because these keep them awake during the day and help them to complete any assigned tasks.  Energy drinks first appeared on the market in the 1960’s in Asia and Europe and were later distributed in North America during the 1990’s.  Energy drinks contain ...click here to read more

One of the top worst offenders when it comes to taking a shot at your good health could possibly be Halloween. Your kids and grandkids get excited for the very reason that you aren’t – Halloween candy is full of sugar, and the specialty junk food isn’t just hard on your figure (something that might ...click here to read more

Health agencies recognize the fact that certain lifestyle behaviors can decrease the likelihood of attaining good health by promoting the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.  For example, excessive consumption of fat- and sugar-rich food items may increase the chances of developing obesity, which is a condition characterized by the excessive ...click here to read more

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