Month: August 2012
Self-fulfilling chubby prophecy
Apparently, just perceiving yourself as fat can lead to extra pounds. A researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that teenagers who feel fat, but aren’t actually fat, […]
Dogs like treadmills too
Just like American people, U.S. pups have a weight problem. More than half of the dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. Of the 41 million heavy-set dogs, […]
Below-average Washington
The state of Washington is below average. And that’s a good thing. The Kaiser Family Foundation has created a sort of report card for the states, detailing the percentage of the […]
Food stamps and sugary drinks
Children in families that receive food stamps drink just as much milk, soda and fruit juice as kids who don’t receive federal assistance, according to a recent study. The study, which […]
Coffee boost
Nearly half of all U.S. workers claim they are less productive without a cup of Joe. And of those who need coffee to get through their day, 61 percent say […]
Ultimate artery-clogger
The Clark County Fair is in full swing. And what’s the fair without fair food? Staples like elephant ears, and burgers topped with onion rings, and curly fries. And … deep-fried […]
Weight-gain denial
Apparently, Americans are in weight-gain denial. Researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington discovered that while U.S. obesity rates are rising, Americans tend to […]