obesity

This past weekend, Science-ish was disappointed to read Margaret Wente’s column on health evidence, in which she opened: “Today’s health wisdom has a way of becoming tomorrow’s bunk… This may help explain why all the standard diet and exercise advice is worthless.”

It takes a lot of hustle at the gym to burn off a Big Mac, fries and large Coke. The same holds true for that Hefty bag of movie popcorn and super-size soda. The question some obesity prevention experts are asking, however, is would it make a difference if people knew just how much activity is necessary to burn off sugar-sweetened, fizzy drinks and junk food?

One of the most troubling things about cancer is that it can strike almost anyone, anywhere at any time — and that the likelihood of getting cancer is increasing.

Kids like their sugary drinks and while schools may attempt to limit their intake by banning them from cafeterias and vending machines, sweet-craving youngsters, it seems, will get their hands on chocolate milk and pop regardless.

Losing weight doesn't have to be a battle. Work these healthy habits into your routine and you'll eat less — automatically!