Americans have never been heavier, with over 67% of them now considered to be overweight or obese. And yet all around us are free tools that we can use to help us slim down and […]
4 Top Fitness Apps and How to Use Them
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Dealing with Childhood Obesity, Part 1
According to the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) over one-third of children can be considered overweight or obese. The American lifestyle is certain prosperous compared with that of many other developing nations, but it is […]
Childhood Obesity and How To Combat It, Part 1
Obesity has been a growing problem for adults in the United States for decades, but it is only recently that people are starting to take note of just how obese our children and teens have […]
Factors That Affect Body Weight 2
Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 5
Metabolism This is the process that extracts and utilizes energy (measured in calories) from food. Even at rest, energy is needed for many functions, such as breathing, the beating of your heart, and cell growth […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 1
Good nutritional habits aren’t just important for preventing diseases. They can also help you control your weight, or even lose weight. It is a sad fact: the number overweight and obese people, including those who […]