Topic: Obesity

Green Living Actually Means Eating More Veggies for Health

Eating green is the best way to keep in tiptop healthy shape.READ»

Keep Working It: New Treadmill cum Workstation Released

It's undeniable: the United States is carrying around some pretty heavy baggage. And I don't mean just as a consequence of its political decisions over the last few years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...READ»

Being a Bunny for Illinois Health Insurance

There are some people who aren't huge fans of lettuce and other good things to eat to stay healthy.READ»

Weighting for the Train

A study conducted this spring found that the longer your daily commute -- the more time you spend in your car -- the greater the odds you'll become obese. For every extra 30 minutes you drive, you have a 3% greater chance of being ...READ»

Health Screening Tests That Everyone Needs

For the following diseases, the United States Preventive Services Task Force states that there are effective screening tests and that people should get them. Cervical cancer: The task force strongly recommends screening for ...READ»

Fast Food Ads = Fat Children?

A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that a ban on fast food advertising during children's programming would reduce obesity rates in America's youth by 14-18%.READ»

Let 'Em Eat Grapes!

Marketers should apply more of their creativity to solving the childhood obesity problem than they do contributing to it.READ»

Education: Eat Your Vegetables! Or At Least a Nutritionally Modified Burger....

Quite a few headlines about nutrition have cropped up in the past week and a half. Although the battle against obesity still rages on, a federal judge struck down New York City's requirement that restaurants, including chains like ...READ»

HopeLab: Video Games for Health

President and CEO: Pat ChristenREAD»

HopeLab: Video Games for Health

President and CEO: Pat ChristenREAD»

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Weight of the Nation

Each year, the average American eats 16 pounds of fries, 23 pounds of pizza, and 26 pounds of candy. Let's just say the CDC may have bittenoff more than it can chew with this inaugural conference dedicated to combating the obesity ...READ»

Our Brains Versus Fast Food? No Contest

Do we crave flavor, or just calories? A new study reveals that our brain chemistry may be to blame for our love affair with food.READ»

Paramus NJ Dentist Discusses The Link Between Diabetes and Gingivitis

Bergen County dentist and gum disease specialist, Dr Sultan Sherzoy, warns the general public about serious health conditions that could ensue as a result of neglected gum disease.READ»

Wellness Messages

Living a healthful lifestyle pays big dividends in one’s well being- Wellness Works!! It is said that one’s mental health comes from a balance of love, work, and play in  one’s life.  Have you gotten out your balance ...READ»

Best of TreeHugger: The Bidet Fit for Americans, a Blogger Goes 9 Years Without Money, and a New Solar Skin Covers Taiwan

This week on TreeHugger: Could Americans really be convinced to stop using toilet paper? The brains behind a brand new, mass market-ready bidet is betting they are. Also, a 48-year old blogger has gone 9 years without spending a cent, and a new solar skin lights up Taiwan.READ»

The Markets

I would like to address a comment from yesterday. In response to whether FC Now readers trusted corporate America, Chris said, "Yes, because markets generally work, and the companies that survive and thrive are the organizations ...READ»

Health Insurance for the Sick?

If you live a life of moderation, don't over indulge in drugs or alcohol, aren't morbidly obese, etc., chances are you'll be rubber-stamped for a health insurance policy.READ»

Careers: Do Jobs Spread Virally Across Social Networks?

When the scientific study hit the wires recently establishing that obesity spreads virally across large "social networks," I figured that science was simply appropriating a popular cyberspace term. After all, if obesity could spread ...READ»