Obesity can raise girls' risk for allergies
Girls who are overweight may face a higher risk of allergies, according to a new study. Overweight boys, on the other hand, have a slightly diminished risk.
View Article520kg Free State man opens up about his life
A man from QwaQwa in the Free State who became morbidly obese as a result of bad eating habits tells us how he got there and how his weight has impacted his life.
View ArticlePoor sleep habits can lead to obesity
A study found that people who are genetically prone to obesity are more likely to become overweight if they don't stick to normal sleeping patterns.
View ArticleCan dropping some weight save your knees?
A recent study shows that lifestyle interventions such as weight loss can slow the process of knee joint degeneration in patients at risk for and with osteoarthritis.
View ArticleOverweight boys have higher colon cancer risk as adults
According to new research, losing weight might lower the risk of overweight boys developing colon (colorectal) cancer later in life.
View ArticleWholewheat bread may not be better for everyone
The natural bacteria living in a person's intestine may explain why people respond differently to different breads.
View ArticleFlu shots may not always work for obese people
Research indicates that immune cells that guard against the virus don't function properly in obese individuals.
View ArticleWomen more likely to remember plus-size models
There is a clear psychological advantage when the media shows more realistic body types than the traditional thin model.
View ArticleThe lazy, junk-food generation
Today’s children are expected to live much longer than prior generations, but will be in much poorer health by the time they reach age 65. A global survey suggests intervention is needed urgently.
View Article3 easy ways to reduce your sugar cravings
By making small adjustments to your habits, you can reset your taste buds to crave less sugar over time.
View ArticleAre almost 1 out of 2 SA women obese?
With 42% of SA women weighing in with a BMI of 30 plus, do we need to worry?
View ArticleHow just a few extra kilos can ruin your health
Adult weight gain is not a benign condition, and experts recommend monitoring one's weight on a regular basis, especially during life transitions.
View ArticleWhy you should skip the sugary drink with your burger
Tests found that having a sugar-laden soda with a high-protein meal resulted in more fat storage than the same food with a sugar-free beverage.
View ArticleDoctors who 'fat-shame' patients do more harm than good
Patients may feel unmotivated to take action when doctors make them feel embarrassed about their weight.
View ArticleCan you be fat and fit?
Extra weight is linked to a higher risk for heart disease, even if blood pressure, and blood sugar and cholesterol levels are all normal.
View ArticleSugary drinks tax set for April next year
The tax on sugary drinks was proposed two years ago in an attempt to halt diseases linked to obesity, which are fuelled by sugary drinks.
View ArticleSouth Africans are living longer, but there’s bad news
Life expectancy in South Africa is rapidly increasing, but the bad news is that the number of healthy years that men and women can expect to live has fallen over the past 25 years.
View Article13 types of cancer linked to this lifestyle disease
Researchers have found that losing weight might lower people's cancer risk.
View ArticlePort Elizabeth most unhealthy city based on weight – Discovery Vitality
According to Discovery's 2017 ObeCity index, Port Elizabeth is South Africa's unhealthiest city, based on weight, while Cape Town stays the healthiest.
View ArticleHow one man’s vegetable and business plan led to a revolution
In poor communities healthy food is less accessible, affordable and tasty. But one man has started a healthy-eating revolution in a Western Cape township – based on spinach.
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