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8 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

If you've made healthy changes and haven't lost the weight you expected, there's a reason. Read this article for the most common reasons why you aren't losing weight.
Posted 4/28/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 223 comments   4,587,880 views
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Avoid the Self-Fulfilling Fat Prophecy

According to new research, feeling fat--even though you aren't--can actually make you fat!
Posted 10/26/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 59 comments   54,291 views
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Does Fitness Matter More than Weight?

Some of the latest research seems to contradict what we've typically been lead to believe. Size is not always the best indicator of health.
Posted 10/16/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 143 comments   47,744 views
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Are New FDA-Approved Diet Drugs Worth the Risk?

Within the past month, the FDA has approved two new prescription weight-loss drugs. It's important to understand the risks if you're considering trying them.
Posted 7/31/2012  6:00:00 AM By:   : 107 comments   51,850 views
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If Your Child Was Overweight, Would You Want to Know?

It's hard to take criticism about your parenting skills, but that's what a lot of people feel when their child's weight comes into question.
Posted 5/22/2012  6:00:00 AM By:   : 34 comments   19,273 views
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Overweight Children More Likely to be Bullied

A recent study shows that children who are overweight are not only more likely to have health issues later in life, but are also more likely to be bullied.
Posted 7/19/2011  6:00:00 PM By:   : 47 comments   22,248 views
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You're Never Too Young for High Blood Pressure

You'd think that the number of younger people with the condition is relatively small. But according to a recent survey, it could be much higher than previously thought.
Posted 6/30/2011  10:00:00 AM By:   : 29 comments   40,403 views
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Could Your Weight Affect How You React to Food Cues?

A new study found that a person's weight might influence his or her physiological response to food.
Posted 8/17/2010  12:00:00 PM By:   : 91 comments   41,812 views
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Insensitive Ad: Am I Overreacting?

A recent ad from one of the country's leading fast food chains takes aim at demeaning those who choose to eat a hamburger over a subway sandwich.
Posted 6/23/2010  3:00:00 PM By:   : 471 comments   32,510 views
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