Research: Is overweight Protective or Not?
Being moderately overweight is not protective in overall mortality. Obesity: Belly One of the problems in research is when you oversimplify or unintentionally skew your…
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Research:Hiding Eating Habits in Youth Tied to Obesity
Obesity Tied to Secretive Eating I am not an expert on eating disorders or obesity for that matter, but as a primary care physician, I…
Editorial: Is Lasting Weight Loss Impossible?
Recent weight loss research found that long-term weight loss is difficult. Obesity I found an article just after the holidays that was very depressing…
Research: Web and Email-Based Support May Help with Weight Loss
Email based support may be superior for weight loss. Weight loss is tough and difficult under even the best circumstances. Almost every dieter is…
Research: Soda Taxes Can Change Behavior
Sales of sugar-sweetened beverages can be reduced by taxes. About one year ago, Berkeley, California, added a one-cent tax per ounce on certain sugar-sweetened beverages. The tax…
Research: Commercial Weight Loss Programs Increase Weight Loss
Group support of a structured diet is a winning strategy. Obesity is at epidemic levels in the United States and becoming an increasing problem…
Editorial: Employee Weight Loss is Good For Business.
Weight loss and management can reduce absenteeism at work. A few years ago, studies confirmed that smokers have a higher absenteeism and that treating them…
Myth: Home Cooked Healthy Meals are More Expensive
Cooking at home is cheaper and healthier. We have all heard the myth that eating at home is more expensive. Food that is good…
Research: Prepping Meals May Lead to a Slimmer Waistline
How much time you spend a week preparing meals can influence your health and your wallet. I recently started prepping my meals ahead of time. …
Research: Low Carb, Fat, and Calorie Claims: Hype or Healthy?
“Low-Content” Nutrient Claims in the United States Don’t Add Up I can remember the big low-fat claims for nearly a half century, but the fact…