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New Research Reveals That Obesity Can Actually Drive You Crazy

Mike Adams — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:49:49 +0000

Most of us are fully aware that obesity causes all sorts of health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure, but now shocking new research shows that being overweight can actually lead to insanity. A research team consisting of staff from INSERM, the French research institute in Paris and University College London in England, discovered [...]

Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:00:28 +0000

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon? In fact, a new report from [...]

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:34:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.