obesity

It's no secret that more and more Canadians are overweight, but a new report shows us exactly who is gaining the most — and what some provinces could learn from their healthier neighbours.

The Japanese are known for longevity, and their genetics, healthcare system, diet and broader lifestyle have all been mined for decades for clues about maximizing lifespan.

Maggie Goes on a Diet is the title of an upcoming book by writer Paul Kramer (via Jezebel.com). The book, which is self-published, is on sale this October. But it’s not Kramer’s curious title that’s got so many people shaking their heads; it’s the audience for whom the story is apparently intended.

A lot of us make an attempt to practice the basics of healthy living: seven or eight hours of sleep a night, some form of exercise every day, leafy greens as often as possible, and red wine (but for medicinal/preventative purposes).

A Nova Scotia woman (via Toronto Star) in need of bariatric surgery has reignited debate about the Canadian health care system’s timely response to obesity by writing her own mock obituary and emailing it to a handful of government and health officials.