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An Incredible Uplifting Story About Going From Anorexia to Fitness

Stifler — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:01:32 +0000

Here's the story of a man who went from 120 lbs and had to be hospitalized for anorexia, to how he recovered to not only become a body builder but also a competitive eater named Furious Pete.

Pretty inspiring stuff for a Monday if you ask me.

No Skinnies! Gym in Canada Bans Slim Women — Is It Fair?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:30:27 +0000

A big reason folks join a gym is to lose weight. But if a patron of the female-oriented Body Exchange gym in Canada gets too svelte they are liable to lose their membership. That’s because the workout facility, which caters to a plus-sized clientele, bans all skinny women. They do so, according to the gym chain’s founder and CEO Louise [...]

Is Snoring Hazardous to Your Health?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:00 +0000

Snoring isn’t just annoying to people within earshot, it can also be dangerous. Research finds people with sleep apnea, which often causes snoring, could be five times more likely to develop cancer. Sleep apnea is thought to affect about 28 million Americans. Its primary symptoms are snoring and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, and [...]

New Study Reveals Teens Are Smoking Less

Mike Adams — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:32:41 +0000

There is some good news being reported about the state of young people in America. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes than they were nearly a decade ago. This new report consists of data collected each year between 2004 and 2010 as [...]

Drunk On Hand Sanitizer?!?!? (VIDEO)

Bristol — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:53:44 +0000

I guess I can see why… It does have a high alcohol content, but I sure can’t imagine drinking hand sanitizer. I bet it tastes like crap and stings to boot! But according to recent reports, that is exactly what teens have been doing in pursuit of a cheap buzz. Teens have been showing up in [...]

Need Motivation to Get Fit? Let Your Friends Nag You

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:12:02 +0000

If you have trouble sticking to a workout routine or a diet, having your loved ones nag you to get fit may actually be the first step in whipping yourself into shape . Researchers at Britain’s University of Lincoln researchers looked at the relationship between social influences and levels of physical activity in adults ages [...]

Salad… in a JAR!?!

Ally B — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:36:27 +0000

For the past few months, I’ve been visiting a nutrition counselor. It’s pretty much a fail every time I see her, but it has kindled an interest in taking lunch to work and making better choices. I’ll admit. I’m lazy. I am so lazy that I won’t even make pizza rolls (unlike Stifler). The best I can [...]

Can You Get Addicted to Ice Cream?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:24:48 +0000

Cravings for ice cream may not be all in your head. A new study finds the sweet stuff can be every bit as addicting as cocaine. The research, conducted by Dr. Kyle Burger from the Oregon Research Institute, found that those who routinely ate ice cream needed more and more to replicate the “high” they [...]

Obesity Isn't Just Bad for Your Body, It's Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:11:33 +0000

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women. How much less? George Washington University researchers found that in 2004, overall average annual incomes were about $9,000 less for obese women and almost $5,000 less for obese men compared with [...]

Want a Smaller Backside? Stand Up — Health Check [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:14:31 +0000

It’s already well-known that a sedentary lifestyle can make one heavier, but new research indicates the simple act of sitting too much can actually generate more fat in the hips and posterior. A study from Israel’s Tel Aviv University found the pressure placed on specific areas can cause the fat cells within them to stretch [...]