Rise in Obesity More About Inactivity Than Caloric Intake
It’s no news that Americans have become more obese during the past 15 years, but a new study adds an interesting perspective—the dramatic gains may be almost entirely due to lack of physical activity,...
View ArticleCDC: One Third of Youth Misperceive Weight Status
For many children in the United States, the battle against childhood obesity may be in part a battle of perception: according to a new report, nearly a third of children don’t have an accurate view of...
View ArticleFDA Approves Electronic Stimulation Device as Obesity Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind weight loss device the uses surgically implanted electrodes to block nerve activity between the stomach and brain. Called the...
View ArticleFat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have undertaken the largest study of its kind looking at what components of diet – fat, carbohydrates or protein – caused...
View ArticleCauses and treatments for pain in the arch of the foot
The arch of the foot is an area along the bottom of the foot between the ball and the heel. Pain in the arch of the foot is a common problem, especially among athletes. The arch is made up of three...
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