Study results: Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools

Fewer stock soda, but fruit beverages, Gatorade-like drinks are widely available. MONDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) — Although fewer middle and high schools in the United States make sugary sodas available to students today, other sweet beverages, particularly sports drinks, are still widely available, according to a new study. High-calorie […]

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Death of king sized candy bars

I am sure that you have heard the news by now – The Mars Corporation will no longer make king-sized versions of their candy bars and the company has decided to reduce the size of their standard candy bar . There are two interesting aspects about this move: This decision subtly […]

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The divorce diet and other ridiculous fads

The Divorce Diet and other ridiculous (but effective) weight loss strategies US News reported the dramatic weight loss of former reality TV star, DeShawn Snow. If you remember, Deshawn was on season one of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) but her contract was not renewed. It is speculated that […]

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Miami & Spring Break: Obesity epidemic cure

Ladies and gentlemen, I divert from your regularly scheduled health programming to bring you this very important PSA. Consider it my community service for today. Read on. Please. I recently returned from a wonderful visit to Miami and, unbeknownst to me, it was the same week of spring break in […]

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