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It is probably best to steer clear of tanning salons altogether, but in the event that you decide it’s a good idea to check one out for a day (no, really, please make it no longer than a day), you should be able to do so regardless of your weight. More
For a while now, scientific wisdom has held that there’s an “obesity paradox” — while having a high body mass index increases death risk in those under 65, older adults can actually benefit from some extra weight. That wisdom is wrong, say Columbia University researchers. More
People lie about weight in everyday situations for all sorts of reasons, but do they lie when participating in obesity research surveys? Probably — though maybe not intentionally. A new study from Ireland suggests many people are just bad at estimating their weight, height or BMI. More
Scientists are saying that prebiotic fiber can help overweight and obese people lose weight by modulating genes that promote good gut health. More
Every time we turn around, it seems that doctors and researchers are giving us yet another reason to avoid obesity. Many of the ways that being severely overweight negatively impacts our bodies and lives are slow to develop, gradually increasing their adverse nature. In this case, researchers have found a more instantaneous way that obesity effects humans. More
Sure, we all know that sugar is the pits for our health. It contributes to cancer, diabetes, gout, tooth decay, and of course, obesity. But just how much weight gain can be attributed to sugar alone? A new study took a look at this question…and the results surprised us. In fact, its link to obesity has been somewhat overstated. More
You may have heard about Arthur Boorman. He’s the disabled vet who learned to walk again by taking up yoga. As if that wasn’t incredible enough, now the YouTube sensation is back and reporting that he’s lost 140 pounds by practicing yoga–all because he found hope and health from former professional wrestler “Diamond” Dallas Page and his yoga DVDs. More
To get away from all of us annoying thin and fit people, Downsize Fitness has a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight. No skinny people allowed. To them, it’s perfectly reasonable–thin people supposedly judge fat people. But to me, it just sounds like reverse discrimination–along with an unhealthy dose of fat-shaming. More
Yesterday was a day of celebration for Paul Mason, the British man who used to be called “The world’s fattest man.” After years of struggling with his weight, Mason has now dropped nearly 650 pounds. It’s an amazing success story, but one that has cost taxpayers $1.6 million, according to Fox News. And now he’s suing for more money. More
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The Editor-in-Chief at Men’s Health, David Zinczenko, has written new weight loss book called The 8-Hour Diet: Watch the Pounds Disappear Without Watching What You Eat! In it, he states that losing weight is easy–all you have to do is limit your eating window to eight hours a day. Oh, and during that time, eat as much as you want. More
As millions of people across the U.S. vow to lose weight once and for all this year, some may be resorting to such tactics as taping up photos of skinny models to their refrigerators and mirrors as a motivator and reminder of what they are striving for. But, according to a new study, this is a really bad idea. Here’s why. More
Vowing to hit the gym in 2013? Start lifting weights? Train for a marathon? There’s an app for all of that. In fact, roughly 38% of the health apps that smartphone users download are related to fitness. And this is an industry that is projected to keep growing throughout 2013, so what are the best and most efficient fitness apps? Before you start downloading, here’s our take on the top 10: More
In a controversial new study, researchers are claiming that being overweight can actually help you live longer. When comparing body mass index (BMI) to thin people, they found being overweight or slightly obese was linked to about a 6% lower risk of dying, compared to those who are considered “normal weight.” Intrigued? So were we. Here’s what we know… More
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, weight loss is at the top of the list. In fact, nearly one in five Americans say they want to drop a few pounds this year. So does that mean we have to practically starve ourselves with the latest crazy diet fad? Of course not. By developing healthy eating habits, you may find ditching those unwanted pounds is not as hard as it seems–no diet required! Take a look at these suggestions and make some small eating changes this year: More
