Diets in Review
by Kelsey Murray Comedians used to make fun of the junk-food loving former president, Bill Clinton. There were many jokes about Bubba and barbecue and Saturday Night Live even made a short skit where Clinton was portrayed as eating strangers’ … Continue reading
We’ve just entered the height of diet season. While people make their honest and sincere resolutions for healthy change, there are some companies out there that use not-so-honest tactics to lure those who are especially susceptible to hucksters. Take the … Continue reading
It’s the Monday after New Year’s weekend, and the internet is flooded with advice on those resolution to get fitter, healthier and lose weight. One cool gem is this infographic from Greatiest complied from Reddit’s fitness community or Fittit, featuring … Continue reading
“Lose weight like a man,” says Charles Barkley, the newest spokesperson for Weight Watchers. The former NBA superstar, who has been nicknamed “Round Mound of Rebound,” has gotten tired of his weight and pledged to drop it, once and for … Continue reading
New year’s resolutions are mostly synonymous with weight loss. It’s not a bad goal to set when you remember that about half of our country is considered obese. We spoke with some of the diet and fitness world’s A-list to … Continue reading
In another suspense-filled finale, tough competitor John Rhode was crowned “The Biggest Loser” of season 12, Battle of the Ages. Starting at 445 pounds, John shed 220 pounds, weighing in at a lean 225 to claim the prize. During the … Continue reading
The phrase “like father, like son” now takes on a more serious meaning. According to an Australian study of more than 3000 families, four-year-olds who had fathers who were overweight or obese were at least four times more likely than … Continue reading
Gardasil, the vaccine used for preventing HPV that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts is now approved for boys. Gardasil was initially marketed for girls age 9 to 26 to protect against 4 strains of HPV, or the human … Continue reading
Comedian Lenny Clarke is Weight Watchers’ newest success story and he’s all smiles about it. The comedian and actor has been featured on TV’s Rescue Me and The John Laroquette Show and decided he was fed up with being overweight. … Continue reading
Bradley Cooper was named 2025 Sexiest Man Alive this week in People Magazine’s annual honor. The 36-year-old hunk who stars in the much anticipated Valentine’s Day has been linked to a few famous ladies during his career including actress Renee … Continue reading
For the last eight years, November has been hijacked by the folks from “Movember,” a mustache-themed not-for profit that uses the month to raise awareness for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. What started out with humble beginnings in … Continue reading