Obesity

Being Fat During Middle Age Could Reduce Your Chances of Developing Dementia

Medicine & Technology Apr 10, 2015

In a surprising study published in the scientific journal Lancet, researchers found that being fat in your middle age appears to reduce the risk of developing dementia, rather than increasing it. A study of two million people found that the underweight were far more likely to develop dementia, a growing problem for the elderly in the Western world.

Parent 'Weight Blindness' on the Rise

Mar 30, 2015

According to a new study, many parents are afflicted with "weight blindness," and are unable to recognize when their children are obese.

Try This Low Calorie Rice

Mar 25, 2015

Low-Calorie Rice to Fight Obesity

Losing Weight Could Help Prevent Cancer

Mar 24, 2015

Many deadly health probelms are linked to obesity. Learn how to deal with them here.

South L.A. Bans Fast Food, Obesity Rates Rise Anyway

Mar 23, 2015

A zoning law for banning new fast-food restaurants in the Southern Los Angeles backfired and resulted in more obese people in that area compared to the whole country.

Sitting Kills, Even if You Exercise

Jan 21, 2015

One of the best things you do after a hard day's work or after exercising may actually be killing you. A new study running in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that sitting for extended periods of time increases your chances of a premature death, even with exercise.

Pizza Becomes Public Enemy Number 1 in the Fight Against Child Obesity

Jan 19, 2015

What kid doesn't love a good slice of pizza? For that matter, what adult doesn't enjoy an occasional piece too? It may be a beloved alltime snack, however, a new study now reveals that pizza definitely doesn't love children back. In fact, on days when children eat pizza, they consume an average of 408 additional calories, three additional grams of fat and 134 extra milligrams of salt, when compared to a regular diet.

Why After Recess Is The Best Time To Serve Kids Veggies

Jan 19, 2015

The next time you want to be sure your child eats his veggies, take them outside to play first. A new research study has found that serving lunch soon after recess leads kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

ADHD Drug May Help You Drop the Fork

Jan 16, 2015

New research has discovered that the drug Vyvanse, meant to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also be effective in helping treat various binge eating disorders.

One Walk a Day May Keep Death Away

Jan 15, 2015

According to a new study, a brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual's risk of an early death. The study of European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be due to lack of physical activity, compared to the number of deaths due to obesity.

The “Healthy Obesity” Idea is Dangerous

Jan 07, 2015

A new study claims that the idea of healthy obesity is a myth as most obese people over time suffer poorer health and chronic illnesses.

New Drug to Treat Obesity Approved

Jan 06, 2015

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight this year, you could soon take a pill to help you in your quest to drop those pounds and live a healthier life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug designed to help people lose weight and fight the obesity epidemic. And while it started as a treatment for another ailment, this new drug could spell millions of dollars for the company and thousands of pounds off of consumers, as well.