It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases. But why is ... Read More
Obesity
So What’s Really Making Us Fat? (Q&A)
Many of us struggle with food with regard to eating properly, knowing when to stop eating, eating out of distress or stress ... Read More
Are These 5 Health Conditions In Your Family Tree?
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an ... Read More
Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop
It's no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight ... Read More
In 16 States, 35 Percent or More Residents Now Obese
On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35 percent of their residents ... Read More
Kids Piled on Extra Pounds During Pandemic
The CDC reported that 24.2% of Black children aged 2-19 years old were obese in 2017-2018. New research shows that those numbers may have ... Read More
5 Foods To Shrink Your Belly After You Eat Too Much
After a big meal like Thanksgiving or a potluck the first thing most of us want to do is sleep. You know, when the "itis" kicks in, it's ... Read More
Genes Only Partly To Blame For Obesity
If you have trouble keeping slim, don't put all the blame on your DNA. People carrying so-called "obesity" genes tend to gain more weight ... Read More
The Cost of Obesity
The increasing rate of obesity in the United States is getting lots of attention. Unfortunately, much of the conversation oversimplifies the ... Read More
4 Ways to Be Healthy At Any Size
Americans are internationally known for being overweight, and it’s an especially big perception for African-American women. Seventy-nine ... Read More
Obesity May Be Linked To Increased Risk Of Multiple Myeloma
If you’re looking for more motivation to keep the excess weight off, look to these two words: multiple myeloma. Researchers recently ... Read More
How Weight Gain Affects Your Feet
Everywhere we turn we are reminded of our weight, body type, body image and physical appearance in the media. Stores are filled with ... Read More