Obesity
13 Horrible Drinks and What They Do to Your Body
Americans have a tough time estimating just how harmful a beverage can be. In his book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, Dr. Brian Wansink reveals people [...]
New Study Says ‘Food Deserts’ Not to Blame for America’s Junk Food Addiction
Americans are fatter and more unhealthy than ever before. In October, a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics confirmed that U.S. obesity rates have reached an all-time [...]
Starbucks’ Seasonal Drinks Are a Nutritional Nightmare
Black coffee is a healthy, energizing beverage. From enhanced memory to improved athletic performance, black coffee (or coffee with just a dash of cream and/or sugar) can give you a [...]
Study Finds That Teenagers Get as Much Exercise as 60-Year-Olds
Before technology became so prevalent, kids spent a lot of time outdoors. They played stick ball in the streets, flew kites, and rode their bikes...
What is ‘Added Sugar?’ The Addictive Ingredient That’s Killing Millions of Americans
Sugar is sabotaging the health of millions of Americans. A report from Credit Suisse estimated that Americans collectively spend $1 trillion annually to address health issues that are “closely tied [...]
Americans Epically Fail a Fitness IQ Test
Americans aren’t doing too great when it comes to fitness. Over 68 percent of adults are considered overweight or obese, and childhood obesity continues to rise. This trend may be [...]
These 5 Alarming Stats Show Just How Bad the Average American Eats
It’s an appropriate coincidence that the acronym for the Standard American Diet is SAD. Also known as the Western pattern diet, the SAD uses available data to estimate the diet [...]
Leptin: Could This Hormone Be The Reason It’s So Difficult To Keep Weight Off?
Why is it so tough to keep weight off? It's a question many Americans struggle with. A 2015 study found an average obese person who lost more than 5 percent [...]
New U.K. Food Label Proposal Will Scare People Away From Processed Foods
Food goes down incredibly easy. Burning it off? Well, that’s another story. This is a major problem facing our society. Too often exercise cannot compensate for the amount of calories [...]
Is This Common Ingredient Making You Eat Too Much? A New Study Has The Answer
Over 33 percent of American adults and nearly 20 percent of American children and adolescents are obese. These numbers might be a bit of a surprise, but you’ve heard about [...]
