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Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:06:28 +0000

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon? In fact, a new report from [...]

Almost Half of Men Would Dump Their Girlfriend If She Got Fat

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to looks, we now have further evidence that man are more shallow than women. A survey by Ask Men of 70,000 people from the United States, Canada, Australia and Great Britain has revealed that 48 percent of guys say they would end their relationship with a girlfriend who become fat. When the [...]

America's Obesity Rate Continues to Skyrocket

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:09:32 +0000

Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.

Weird Al Yankovic's Best Parodies [VIDEOS]

Nicole Sabuda — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:15:58 +0000

Michael Jackson and Nirvana seemed to think Weird Al could do it right when making a parody of their songs! You won't believe who wants to be the next?