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Should We REALLY Care That Lady Gaga Gained a Few Pounds?

Alyssa Kramer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:01:38 +0000

You’ll never believe this, but the media is accusing yet another female celebrity of not having the perfect body. This time the culprit is Lady Gaga, who allegedly gained 25-30 pounds (*gasp!* *judgmental eyebrow-raising*) in the last several months. Apparently the pop singer is attributing the weight gain to the delicious food at her father’s [...]

Americans Doing Their Obese Best to Keep the World Population 17 Million Tons Overweight

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Many of us could stand to lose a few pounds, but the total body mass of all the overweight people in the world is truly surprising, according to a new report.

Perhaps, not surprisingly, the US accounts for a disproportionate number of this extra poundage.

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:00:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

Obesity Isn't Just Bad for Your Body, It's Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:33 +0000

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women. How much less? George Washington University researchers found that in 2004, overall average annual incomes were about $9,000 less for obese women and almost $5,000 less for obese men compared with [...]

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 [...]

New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:14:38 +0000

We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too? A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible. Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly [...]

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.

Study: Driving a Car Will Make You Fat

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:00:24 +0000

According to a researcher at the University of Illinois, automobiles may be to blame for the increase in obesity levels in America. “People consume food, which is a form of energy, and then they expend it in their activities,” said Sheldon H. Jacobson, a professor of computer science and the director of the simulation and [...]