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How Weight Bias Makes You and Others Sick

April 29, 2025June 16, 2021 by Cristin Dickey
Suffering from weight bias comes with a list of nasty side effects, with depression and thoughts of suicide among them. Photo by Andres Ayrton on Pexels.

Mind Over Body Emergent research suggests that what you think about your weight could be the culprit behind your unachieved health goals.  Weight bias is … Read more

Tags mental health, obesity, preventative health measures, weight management, wellness

The Obesity Pandemic: The United States vs. Japan

April 15, 2025June 14, 2021 by Cristin Dickey
Japan may hold the answers for combating obesity in the United States, but it will take more than a personal overhaul to make needed changes. Photos by cottonbro on Pexels.

COVID-19 has worsened obesity worldwide… so what now? Amidst a year-long blitz of harrowing COVID-19 news, it’s not difficult to imagine that a lot of … Read more

Tags diet, health, obesity

Becoming Vegan at an Older Age

December 11, 2024February 4, 2020 by Emily Schellin

Becoming vegan at an older age has both risks and benefits. The diet puts many at risk for nutrient deficiency but can be a good … Read more

Tags diabetes, diet, heart disease, medicare, obesity

Intermittent Fasting Reduces Weight, Study Finds

October 2, 2024January 7, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Intermittent Fasting

A recent study published in Cell Metabolism found that Time Restricted Fasting is effective at reducing weight and blood pressure in overweight participants. Read the … Read more

Tags alternative medicine, health, Nutrition, obesity, weight management

Top 5 Ailments Affecting Seniors

August 19, 2025January 17, 2017 by Bill Bronson

Top 5 Ailments Affecting Seniors Growing older affects everyone differently. Aging can also bring unique health challenges. Among the most common ailments are heart conditions, arthritis, … Read more

Tags diabetes, health & safety, medicare, obesity, wellness

5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

August 19, 2025December 23, 2016 by Bill Bronson

When we make it to the holidays, we usually give ourselves grace when it comes to our health. We sneak an extra Christmas cookie or … Read more

Tags health & safety, holidays & events, mindfulness, obesity, wellness
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