I think we have all long known what John Gray put down in words in his bestseller, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: There are differences between the sexes, not just physically, but psychologically. And a new study being published in the May issue of Personality Individual Differences reinforces that belief.

Being trim and slim is a desired wish that many people would like to be fulfilled. The term “obese” resonates with millions of people who struggle with excess weight and have lost the battle with diet and exercise. African-American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese. According to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, four out of five African-American women are overweight or obese compared to other groups in the United States.

First Lady Michelle has announced a nationwide program called “Let’s Move,” which will address the problem of childhood obesity.

VIA ELEV8 If you’re looking for a scapegoat in the obesity epidemic, look no further than soda. It’s the single greatest caloric source in the world, accounting for somewhere between 11 and 19 percent of all the calories consumed worldwide. It’s cheap, addictive, and readily available, which generally means that it will take some willpower […]

VIA: www.newsone.com he First Lady has penned a piece for Newsweek explaining why she’s opted to use her platform to combat childhood obesity. Particularly among Black Americans, both children and adults are disproportionately likely to be overweight or obese, and to be affected by the health problems that frequently result from that. To learn more […]

Via: Elev8.com I recently read an article in the Huffington Post about Club Bounce. It’s a club in California that caters specifically to the over weight crowd. And while I’m incredibly tempted to make so many jokes here, I’ll just laugh on the inside instead of getting stoned. This made me think back to the […]