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Pay As You Weigh – New Airline Ticket Prices Based On Your Weight

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:09:20 +0000

It seems that now we, the passengers, are going to be treated as cargo. Some airlines are going to require that you tell them how much you weigh before you can buy a ticket. Your ticket price will be determined by how big you are.

America's Favorite Beverage – What Is Number 1?

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:02:12 +0000

The question, What is America's favorite beverage? Let's take a look at our choices. You are in need of a cool refreshing drink to quench the thirst of a dry throat. The choice is yours, what do you reach for?

Beat Him Like A Drum – Literally [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:15:41 +0000

This man makes music without using any beans. How he does it just might impress the heck out of you.

Are Negative Remarks About a Person's Weight Offensive? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:03:05 +0000

These days, over 60 percent of American adults are classified as overweight or obese. Since the majority of Americans are currently packing on extra pounds, does that make it okay to make negative remarks about a person’s weight? According to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll, lots of people think such comments are just fine. Sixty-one [...]

Is Modern Technology Making Us Fat?

Don Deane — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 08:53:39 +0000

It’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle promotes obesity, but a new study by the Milken Institute in California confirms the negative impact of TVs and computers while adding a frightening statistic — for every 10 percent increase a country spends on technology, that country’s obesity rate climbs.

Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend

Shauna Wright — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:56:55 +0000

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy. A new study finds people who pair up while dieting have better results than those who go it alone. The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island discovered that when people were assigned to a “health coach,” [...]

Going to the Gym Can Actually Make You a Fatty

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:45:12 +0000

Here’s a depressing thought for anybody who’s hit the gym to lose pounds: working out can actually make you gain weight. The reason for this is pretty simple. When you exercise your appetite increases. But if you eat much more than you typically do you’re just going to offset those calories you burned while working out or [...]

What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:48:28 +0000

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that while smoking is responsible for 5 million deaths worldwide every year, physical inactivity could be killing as [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:06:28 +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 [...]

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:34:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.

Want to Look Thinner? Avoid Horizontal Stripes

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:59:40 +0000

Women often avoid clothing with horizontal stripes, believing the pattern makes them look wider than they actually are. Now new research has proven that to be true. Back in 2008, 2D line drawings of people in horizontal stripes were shown to volunteers who said they made the wearers look thinner. But Val Watham thought things [...]

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

Don Deane — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:30:27 +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.

Scientists Have Discovered the Healthiest Meal You Can Possibly Eat

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:42:02 +0000

Food manufacturers and supermarkets like to advertise that their meals are healthy. But there can be only one “healthiest” meal, and British scientists have looked through 4,000 health claims in an effort to determine what that would be. According to Leatherhead Food Research, you can’t get any healthier than a four-course meal that starts with fresh smoked salmon terrine. That would be followed [...]

Lose the Fat, Increase the Paycheck — People Who Work Out More Get Paid More

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:50:04 +0000

If you want a raise at work, you might want to think about spending more time at the gym. According to a new study published in study in the Journal of Labor Research, people who exercise regularly earn nine percent more than people who don’t. While this suggests that those who are motivated enough to workout are also [...]

Should Supersized Drinks Be Banned? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:30:18 +0000

Last week, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced a proposal which would ban certain sugary drinks over 16 ounces in the city. The plan could become law by the middle of next year. According a new survey of 1,000 adults from Rasmussen Reports, the majority of Americans would not be in favor of a “supersize [...]

Can a Pair of Glasses Trick You Into Eating Less? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:39:09 +0000

For years, many diet experts have advised using smaller plates for our food. By doing so, normal portions look bigger and thus fool us into thinking we’ve eaten more than we have.

Now a group of Japanese researchers have taken that idea one further — they’ve created goggles that make food look larger.

Being Fat Is Now Illegal [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:45:52 +0000

Suddenly we are a nation of outlaws.To be truthful if we wanted to cut down on health care cost in this country we would have similar legislation and smoking would be against the law too. However, this is America and I do believe we have the right be as healthy or unhealthy as we choose to be.

10 Signs You Have the Obesity Gene

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:09:30 +0000

It’s no secret that America has a weight problem. We love food too much and exercise too little. A life like that doesn’t have many healthy side effects, affordable health care or pants that don’t create muffin tops. Now science may have an answer for our ever widening waistlines. A new study at Georgetown University [...]

Casino Dishes Out Money to Gamblers for Each Pound They Weigh

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:14:03 +0000

Fat Tuesday took on a whole new meaning earlier this week at a Florida casino, where gamblers were given a dime in slot machine credits for every pound they weighed. Dubbed “Fat Tuesday Frenzy,” the promotion at the Gulfstream Park Casino kicked off Mardi Gras by inviting patrons to get on a scale and rewarding [...]

Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:30:58 +0000

In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers have proved that lack of sleep is a contributing factor in weight gain. Researcher at the Uppsala University in Sweden found that a specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images [...]