Tag Archives: obesity
Gorging Gene: How Our “Hunter Gatherer” DNA Is Making Us Fat Now
How is our pre-historic DNA making us obese? For most of human history, we lived as foragers. This means that for tens of thousands of years we travelled in search of food instead of settling…
What Does Obesity Really Cost in America? It’s Over $500 Billion Per Year
About two thirds of Americans are overweight, and about half of those are considered to be obese. (a body mass index of 30 or more) There have been a number… What Is Obama’s Cadillac Tax? A 40% Tax on Luxury Healthcare Plans
The Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare) was created with the intent to bring quality, affordable healthcare to all Americans. The ACA has survived years of criticism, attacks, and even a… 9 Health Consequences of Obesity: You Might Choke on This Food for Thought
Obesity is no joke – Looking for motivation to get started on that diet? Thanks to healtheo360 for putting together this graphic which communicates just how deadly obesity really is.…