Red Light Cameras Save Lives
Most people don’t like them. Privacy advocates abhor them. But really, how…
Kids, Energy Drinks Don’t Mix
Energy drinks represent the fastest growing segment of beverage sales in the…
Exercise a Brain-Booster for the Elderly
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes…and it…
Obesity – A Disease?
Researchers now recognize that obesity does not simply result from willful overeating…
The Elephant in the Room: Discussing Obesity with the Doctor
From the Wall Street Journal (Doctors Should Discuss Obesity With Patients): Patients…
Do We Have It All Wrong About Obesity?
Do obese people generate costs for other people? Mainly not, according to…
Alcohol Consumption at Sporting Events
Among fans who attend live sporting events, drinking alcohol is nearly as…
Screen-Based Entertainment and Cardiovascular Risk
Scientists have confirmed that regular physical activity is associated with a lower…
Obesity Counseling: Is Race a Factor?
Most people know that the US is struggling to contain a surging…