All Entries For obesity
'I'm a Better Mom--and I Broke the Cycle of Obesity in My Family'
Overweight since childhood, one mom shares how she lost 177 pounds, ended the cycle of obesity in her family--and is working to help other kids who are just like she was.
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Childhood Obesity: Is total TV watching time the problem, or is it the commercials?
For childhood obesity, the number of food commercials viewed may matter more than time spent watching TV.
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We're Ready to 'Move' on the First Lady's Childhood Obesity Initiative
The First Lady today announced details of her childhood obesity initiative, Let's Move. SparkPeople is ready to fully support this initiative and wants your help!
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Obesity is a World Problem
Learn more about weight related attitudes and behaviors from around the world.
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Obesity Rates Level Off, But Can We Really Celebrate?
New figures from the Centers for Disease Control show the rates of obesity have leveled off over the last decade. So is it time to celebrate? Not so fast.
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Prolonged Sitting May Increase Your Risk for Premature Death and Disease
Studies are revealing the effects prolong sitting has on our overall health, even for those who exercise on a daily basis.
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Obesity Squelches Life Expectancy Gains from Declining Smoking Rates
A recent study published last week reveals the life expectancy gains from those not smoking may be offset by the increase in obesity rates in this country.
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Lose Weight or Don't Graduate
Lincoln University is setting a precedence for its obese student population--take a "Fitness for Life" course, lose weight or risk not graduating.
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Can You Be Both Overweight and Malnourished?
A significant number of us today are simultaneously under- and overnourished. How can that be? If you’re significantly overweight, surely you can’t be malnourished, right?
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Your Social Network Could Be Making You Fat (Or Thin!)
Friends can be a powerful influence in our quest to be healthier. But new research is proving that the affect of social networks is more powerful than we might have expected.
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Is Prevention the Way to Drive Down Health Care Costs?
With health care premiums rising at a record setting place, could disease prevention be the answer in curtailing the increase in cost?
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Would This Ad Convince You to Give Up Your Soda and Juice?
With obesity rising at an alarming rate, read how New York City is bringing an ad campaign to the streets to encourage people to give up their sugary drinks.
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Obesity Ages Your Brain by 16 Years
We all know that obesity can negatively affect your quality of life. But new research is finding even more "hidden" incentive to lose the weight and work to keep it off for good.
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Update: PETA Pulls Controversial Billboard!
Being overweight in our society is tough enough, but when an organization takes aim at those who struggle with this issue, where does one draw the line?
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Are Diet Soft Drinks Really A Better Alternative?
When you decide to make a change to your diet, many people switch out the regular soda for diet. But some recent studies say that diet drinks might not be much better for you.
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