07
May
Weight gain may change your personality
Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.
07
May
Weight gain may change your personality
Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.
05
Jan
19
Oct
More than a handful of female TV and screen stars say “No Way!” to fat-shaming, each in their own way.
09
Aug
Stressed-out guys dig heavier women
Scientists suspect that stressed men see a heavier, more mature body types indicates that the woman can handle rough patches.
21
Jun
Eating disorders and weight worries plague women over 50
Almost 80 percent of women over 50 said that their weight played a role in their self-image, indicating that body image issues aren’t only youth-centric.
18
Jun
How much does humanity weigh?
North America had the highest average body mass of any continent with 178 pounds.
12
May
In an article published this winter, researchers questioned 500 primary care physicians to determine the impact of a physician’s own body mass index. The results are thought-provoking: Overweight doctors were 40 percent less likely to counsel patients about weight loss and a striking 92 percent less likely to record a patient’s obesity in their notes.
31
Mar
Are antibiotics making you fat?
Discover more about why you should avoid certain antibiotic-laden foods and not always rely on them to treat illness.
27
Mar
Chocolate eaters are slimmer, says study
Too good to be true? New findings suggest something in chocolate may make the calories you eat less likely to be deposited as fat.
Calling yourself fat increases depression risk
Ditch the fat talk, experts suggest, as expressing weight-related concerns has surprisingly negative effects.
