Studies show that visceral fat is associated with increased inflammation, and also with increased risk of obesity-related co-morbidities.

Because of the complex combination of factors originating in the immune and endocrine systems it is still not clear exactly what goes on in the adipose tissue.

What’s the relationship, if any, between obesity and inflammation? Does one cause the other, or do they co-exist due to some other cause?

A recent study published by the JAMA Network looks at the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and long-term mortality.

What is blockchain, and can it potentially help break the cycle of food addiction and positively impact retail business practices?

Long-term sustainability is the prevention of relapse, and relapse avoidance is long-term viability. Is cognitive behavioral therapy the answer?

Almost everything that we as humans ever want to do requires that something be connected to something else. Connection is a major concept.

Is it more effective to concentrate on psychological factors than to focus specifically on weight loss, when it comes to obesity treatment?

What should parents say to overweight children? A good rule is, steer clear of remarks about looks. Unless asked. Even then, use caution.

“Focus on health, not weight” is very important precept, and it ties into the whole baby-steps philosophy when it comes to fighting childhood obesity.

We all know, deep in our hearts, where our children picked up their bad habits. It’s up to us to take the lead and do the course correction.

Danish pediatrician Dr. Jens-Christian Holm’s The Children’s Obesity Clinic’s Treatment (TCOCT) has proven successful in treating childhood obesity.

It’s up to us, the parents, to get ourselves together and lead by example so we can live up to our responsibilities.

The topic of food is a major advice magnet. We found plenty of hints about choosing foods and conducting meals, but what about preparation?

The list of hints and tips for parents and other caregivers who share the common goal of thwarting childhood obesity continues.

Studies show that eating family meals together at home is not only a great way for parents to be role models for their kids but can reduce childhood obesity.

This post belongs to a compendium of hints and tips for parents that has spilled out of Childhood Obesity Awareness month into October.

The compendium of hints, tips, and perhaps new ideas for parents continues from Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, on into October.

The jiu-jitsu martial art could be a remedy for obesity itself, and a way to prevent bullying, which is often a side effect of obesity.

If science shows that exercise helps with self-control, we are all for it.

There’s a significant connection between the child obesity epidemic and the fact that modern kids spend a lot less time outdoors than previous generations.

Even when an activity only consumes a few calories, if it keeps the person’s hands and/or mouth occupied by something other than eating, it’s beneficial.

Parents can model the desired eating behavior for their children, let them know they believe in them, and provide a supportive environment.

The links between psychological kinks and obesity become more clear, and proper food consumption can be learned just like any other skill.

Saying no this one time is an important step when it comes to parenting and making healthy food choices.

In celebration of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we are reviewing a vast array of hints and tips available to parents who wish to prevent obesity.

One study showed kids follow the optimal habits demonstrated by their moms, and it significantly reduces their likelihood of becoming obese.

One child in five copes with the side effects of obesity, whether it’s strictly personal, or painfully apparent, like being bullied.

Some foods, like coconut oil, were considered to be obesity villains but later had their reputations rehabilitated.

The child obesity epidemic in the U.S. seems to have taken a back seat. In the U.K., however, dedicated warriors continue to try and stop the enablers.