The rates of obesity in adults and children in the U.S. have doubled since the 1970s, and it’s considered one of the leading public health problems in the country. We have a strange relationship with food: on one hand, we need it to survive; but, for some individuals, it can be the subject of one […]
You know that getting too little exercise is bad for your health. What you might not realize is that sitting too much in itself, even if you never miss a daily workout, carries significant health risks. Research shows that spending hour upon hour in a chair is associated with an increased risk for: Obesity Cardiovascular […]
From the brilliant color of turning leaves to the enticing aroma of pumpkin muffins, there’s a lot to love about fall. Yet the season brings its share of health challenges as well. Some — such as those bags of mini candy bars that never make it to Halloween — are obvious. Others are a bit […]
An alarming decrease in exercise rates may be to blame for an increase in obesity, Stanford research shows.
For some, certain foods like chocolate or chips have a strong attraction. So-called “chocoholics” talk about their affinity for chocolate in ways that incorporate terms usually reserved for addiction to drugs or alcohol. Those that believe that they really cannot eat just one potato chip may feel that this food has a particular hold on […]
Television ads don’t do the holidays justice when it comes to healthy eating at Thanksgiving – and Christmas and New Year’s. The image of a plump Thanksgiving turkey on a banquet table filled to overflowing may serve as a trigger to over-prepare high-fat, high-sugar foods and overeat at the table.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced steps that would ban trans fat, the unhealthy preservative in processed foods such as chips, crackers and microwave popcorn, effectively ridding it from the American food supply. Eliminating the ingredient, added to extend a product’s shelf life but packing the worst fat for heart health, is expected […]
Anorexia nervosa is an unusually deadly mental disorder centered on a fixation with thinness and weight loss. Current guidelines allow doctors to diagnose the disorder in individuals whose body weight falls below 85 percent of expected norms. However, according to the results of a new report published in September 2013 in the American Academy of […]
Over the last 50 years, sugar has become a staple in the American diet. In a newly released interactive infographic called America’s Sugar Addiction: How Our Need for a Sweet Fix Has Expanded Our Waistlines, Elements Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Magazine capture the steady decade-by-decade climb of sugar in all its forms, including cane […]
If you’re struggling with weight gain and depression, you know how difficult life can be. Perhaps your depression symptoms make it hard to get out of bed, much less exercise. Maybe you’ve experienced feelings of sadness, shame, self-loathing, or guilt about your body since the pounds have been slowing accumulating. Depression all-too-frequently occurs with both […]
Overconsumption of high-fat foods dampens the dopamine-induced reward sensation, leading to compensatory consumption of even more high-fat foods.
Doctors use the term obesity to describe levels of body weight that are high enough to seriously endanger one or more aspects of a person’s health. Specific problems linked to the presence of obesity include type 2 diabetes, strokes, hypertension, arthritis, high cholesterol, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Obesity is also frequently a […]
The obesity epidemic has received significant attention, with schools, government and even First Lady Michelle Obama making healthy lifestyles a focus of their time and work. Given that obesity has been shown to be influenced significantly by psychological processes, it was no surprise that obesity was a central topic at the 120th Annual Convention of […]
The childhood obesity problem has caused many eating disorder experts to caution parents about proper guidelines for implementing healthy changes. Instead of talking about dieting, losing weight and counting calories, say experts, the focus should be on getting more active, eating healthy and improving general well-being.
Under the current guidelines of the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV, individuals with an existing medical condition who also suffer from anxiety should not be diagnosed for social anxiety disorder (SAD) if their anxiety is related to their medical condition. However, recent research has been indicating that individuals with such medical conditions […]
Adolescence is a pivotal time in the physical health of young girls. Bone mass is increasing dramatically, there is an influx of hormones, and there is often a surge in height and weight. During this time, disordered eating behaviors often emerge. While the combination of factors influencing the appearance of eating patterns is complex, adolescence […]
Many women who suffer from obesity also suffer from depression, and a new study has found that improving one’s mood may be the key to losing weight. The study cites previous studies that show that having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more (which is classified as obesity) increases the risk of depression […]
The thought of eating disorders generally does not create images of individuals with obesity issues, simply because we tend to associate eating disorders with individuals trying to stay skinny.
A new study has found that consistently being exposed to light at night can lead to obesity and weight gain, even if an individual isn’t eating more food or changing their physical activity. Researchers from Ohio State University found that mice exposed to dim light at night over a period of eight weeks gained about […]
Over the past thirty years, the rate of childhood obesity has tripled to almost twenty percent. Almost two-thirds of US adults are now overweight or obese. Experts blame obesity on changes in the American diet, as well as our increasing tendency to shy away from physical exertion. Aside from the obvious aesthetic issues surrounding obesity, […]
According to the latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, 63.1 percent of adults in the United States were overweight or obese in 2009, and 18.3 percent of young Americans are obese. Obesity is still on the rise, which suggests that there should be some common changes in diet worldwide.
Psychological acupuncture has been shown to be successful in reducing food cravings for up to six months in people who are overweight or obese. The technique combines gentle tapping on pressure points while focusing on particular emotions and thoughts. Psychologist Dr. Peta Stapleton of Griffith University’s School of Medicine said the technique was painless and easy […]
Many of us are concerned when our clothing starts to fit a bit too snugly, or we catch an unflattering glimpse of ourselves in the mirror. With a little more discipline at the table and getting out and exercising more, we’re usually able to get back into our comfort zone. For millions of Americans today […]
A new study has found that chronic job stress and lack of physical activity are strongly associated with being overweight or obese. Unexpectedly, researchers also found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables did little to offset the effect of chronic job stress on weight gain among the employees, who were mostly sedentary. Instead, exercise […]
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