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Chris Christie Weight: Why It's Hard to Get Fit (Especially When You're Famous)

Chris Christie Weight: Why It's Hard to Get Fit (Especially When You're Famous)

Governor Chris Christie is the accidental champion of weight stigma awareness, an unwitting symbol of what it means to be obese in America.

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Obese Americans Are Actually Less Likely to Die Than You

Obese Americans Are Actually Less Likely to Die Than You

A report finds that the fatter you are, the longer you may live, but that doesn't necessarily mean obesity extends lives, as some obese individuals may take care of themselves in other ways.

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97% Of Restaurant Meals Fail This Health Standard

97% Of Restaurant Meals Fail This Health Standard

What's the big deal if restaurants offer bad food — don't we expect them to do just that?

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Soda Sales Drop to 17-Year Low: How Will the Industry Respond?

Soda Sales Drop to 17-Year Low: How Will the Industry Respond?

Soda sales fell to its lowest point since 1996. Does this spell disaster for soda giants?

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Food and Mood: How What You Eat Impacts How You Feel

Food and Mood: How What You Eat Impacts How You Feel

Penn State researchers report that bouts of unhealthy eating could worsen bad moods. Are we any closer to understanding the relationship of nutrition and depression?

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The Biggest Loser Season 14 Finale: Show Promotes Bad Science, Stereotypes

The Biggest Loser Season 14 Finale: Show Promotes Bad Science, Stereotypes

The hit reality show is based on bad science, starvation diets, and excessive exercise and sends the wrong message to people who want to lose weight.

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The Obesity Problem Needs Our Full Attention

The Obesity Problem Needs Our Full Attention

As obesity rates climb, we as a nation need to take action to promote healthier habits among Americans.

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Obesity Crisis Over? Children Now Eating Fewer Carbohydrates

Obesity Crisis Over? Children Now Eating Fewer Carbohydrates

The CDC reports that American children are eating less than they did a decade ago, but what's more important is that they're eating fewer carbohydrates.

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