All Entries For obesity
How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need to Lose Weight?
If you're trying to lose weight, you probably need more than the general recommended amount of exercise -- but how much more?
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Is the Junk-Food 'Addiction' Study Junk Science?
A new study claims that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine. Is this study legit--or junk science?
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Should Obesity Be Classified as a Disease?
The AMA recently voted to classify obesity as a disease. What do you think?
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8 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight
If you've made healthy changes and haven't lost the weight you expected, there's a reason. Read this article for the most common reasons why you aren't losing weight.
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Does the Prejudice against Obesity Motivate You to Lose Weight?
Is all the emphasis on "fighting obesity" increasing the stigma of obesity and causing even more problems?
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Food Addiction is Real (and 6 Ways to Deal)
Guest blogger Dr. Pamela Peeke shares exciting and eye-opening info about the science of food addiction--and offers ways to cope.
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Poll: Is 'Shame' a Helpful Weight-Loss Motivator?
A prominent bioethicist is making headlines this week with his unconventional (and, some say, mean-spirited) plan to curb obesity rates and health-care costs. What do YOU think?
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How Downplaying the Obesity Epidemic Harms Public Health
Recently, Becky has seen several news stories downplaying the effects of excess weight. She thinks this is a very big issue, and she would like you to share your thoughts, too
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Avoid the Self-Fulfilling Fat Prophecy
According to new research, feeling fat--even though you aren't--can actually make you fat!
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Does Fitness Matter More than Weight?
Some of the latest research seems to contradict what we've typically been lead to believe. Size is not always the best indicator of health.
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Healthy Teens Equal Smarter Teens
Studies on adults have shown metabolic syndrome is associated with brain changes in adults. New research shows the same effects on the teenage brain.
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The Problem of Childhood Obesity: How You Can Be Part of the Solution
What can we start doing today, right now, in our own homes and communities to help turn around the childhood obesity epidemic?
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How Prevalent is Obesity in Your State?
The latest nationwide obesity prevalence map has been released. Where does your state fall in the national rankings?
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Are New FDA-Approved Diet Drugs Worth the Risk?
Within the past month, the FDA has approved two new prescription weight-loss drugs. It's important to understand the risks if you're considering trying them.
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Could AC Be Making Us Fatter?
Data suggests that climate control could be among the modern conveniences causing our waistlines to expand. Is that bit of knowledge enough to make you give up AC, like I have?
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