Philly is Most Obese of America’s 10 Largest Cities
Since the Mayor proposed a soda tax there has been much talk about health issues plaguing Philadalphia, obesity being number one. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the fattest big city in America, how they got there, and what can be done to make a change.
York-Hanover is the 4th most obese metro area in the country
But back in February, a different study placed York County as the 25th healthiest among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. So what gives?
Viewing obesity as an addiction disease could help its treatment
A new study shows that high calorie foods can be as addictive as nicotine.
Weight loss worry: Doctors at a loss for words
While doctors have concerns about their patient’s weight, finding the right way to express it doesn’t come easily.
Luzerne & Lackawanna County residents: We may be obese, but we’re not stressed
A survey of county residents reports pretty dismal health statistics, except for the fact that stress levels are comparatively low.
New study: Physically fit students do better academically
Test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took middle and high school students to complete a one mile run/walk fitness test, according to the university study.
Want to cut calories? Eat slower.
Researchers have found evidence over the years that when people wolf their food, they end up consuming more calories than they would at a slower pace
Obesity rates in the U.S. appear to have reached a plateau
Still, almost 34 percent of adults are obese.
Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices
Philadelphia Inq reports:
ALHAMBRA, Calif. – The fight against fat is going high-tech. To get an inside look at eating and exercise habits, scientists are developing wearable wireless sensors to monitor overweight and obese people as they go about their daily lives.
The experimental devices are designed to keep track of how many minutes they work out, [...]