Posts Tagged ‘obesity’

Obese students forced to take fitness class at Pennsylvania university
In a controversial move, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is requiring overweight students to take a fitness course in order to... more
Exercise shown to reduce stress
Researchers at Princeton University found evidence that reinforces the notion that regular exercise can help a person cope better in... more
Foods you don’t expect actually make you fat
I’m an obsessive calorie counter, and a bit of a health freak. When I come across news that my so-called... more
Anti-obesity campaign in Japan sets strict weight standards
Millions of people in Japan between the ages of 40-74 are getting their waistlines measured as a part of an... more
Social workers take children away from obese mother
The government steps into murky waters when it tries to determine what should and should not be considered child abuse.... more
Exercising = Weight Loss?
Conventional wisdom tells us, if we want to lose weight, we have to exercise. But apparently this is no longer... more