The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reported that out of one hundred people per group surveyed, Black ... Read More
Obesity Resource Center
From Pillow to Plate: The Surprising Role of Sleep in Children’s Weight Management
Childhood obesity is an urgent and complex problem, and its relationship with poor sleep poses a major public health challenge. Adequate ... Read More
Are These Weight Loss Programs Actually Worth The Money?
When it comes to losing weight, it’s easy to want to see results immediately. Many people think that you can lose weight fast depending on ... Read More
Nearly One-Quarter of the World Will be Obese by 2045
If current trends continue, nearly one-quarter of the world's population will be obese by 2045. And one in eight people will have type 2 ... Read More
Why The BMI Scale Isn’t Accurate for Black Folks
Modern technology is something that we see advance and change every day. From the beginning of time, modern technology has helped society ... Read More
What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?
Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it's touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really ... Read More
Yvette Nicole Brown Talks Obesity: “I Didn’t Know It Was a Disease”
Obesity is a complex disease that many people misunderstand. On the surface, it may seem like a health condition that is solely based on the ... Read More
4 Ways Social Media Is Influencing Your Eating Habits
Social media can be used for anything from socializing and shopping to starting a business and getting health and nutrition advice. Most ... Read More
10 Foods That Help Block Belly Fat
We've all stared at the cookies in the cupboard, knowing we should eat the yogurt in the fridge. Since they have the same calories, why ... Read More
5 Diet Trends That Aren’t Worth Your Time
Everybody’s weight loss journey is different. However, there are a few universal truths that you can use to your advantage if you want to ... Read More
4 Steps To Handling Emotional Eating
If only food were just that—food. Oh, that's something our jeans would really like. However, the problem is that food is often utilized for ... Read More
Is More Agressive Treatment Needed For Childhood Obesity?
A leading pediatricians' group has issued new guidelines on treating obesity in children and teens that, for the first time, call for early, ... Read More