Eat to Live or Live to Eat?
The CDC reports that roughly 1/3 (or 78.6 million) American adults are obese (2014). With obesity come many preventable diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, among the leading causes of...
View ArticleWalk It Out
So you’re trying to get into better shape, but between school, work, family and friends, it can be hard to fit a good workout into each day. Sound familiar? Well, did you know that you don’t have to...
View ArticleObesity in Black Culture
How many people in the U.S. do you think are overweight or obese? 15%? 20%? Actually, according to the Center for Disease Control, a whopping 73% of adults, and 43% of children in the U.S. are obese or...
View ArticleTry This, Not That
Most of us know that it would be wiser to have an apple in the morning, instead of a doughnut. Or choosing a salad for lunch over a greasy cheeseburger is obviously the more nutritious option. However,...
View ArticleEating Disorders and Being Fat
Being anorexic or bulimic is a major problem, and for the people who suffer from those disorders, every single day is a battle with calorie counting, fear of food, disgust at every glimpse of a...
View ArticleWeighing the Options
Deliberating in the State College community has truly shown me how important civic mindedness is among community members. Listening is just as important as, if not more important than, sharing your own...
View ArticleAmericans Are Finally Eating Less
For my blog this week I read an article in the New York Times titled “Americans Are Finally Eating Less” written by Margot Sanger. This article discusses the implications of eating less and being...
View ArticleStudy Reveals New Intel on Adolescent Obesity Epidemic
With the obesity epidemic at an all-time high among children and adults, it is clear the see that there we must find a solution. In order to find a solution, we must find the root of the problem. In...
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