Coronavirus Chronicles — Schools and the Complex Obesogenic Environment
Of course, saving lives comes first, but the growth of obesity will lead to loss of life, too, and for many people, a huge loss of quality of life.
The Tribal Urge to Belong
Could it be that more obese people experience a higher quality of life because they come closer every day to being a part of the majority?
Are Obese Kids Miserable? Maybe.
One of the big mysteries of obesity is whether the children and teenagers are happy or not, and how obesity affects their quality of life.
Motivation: Elusive and Mysterious
The quality of life experienced by obese kids is about the same as that of kids suffering from cancer.
The Role of Exercise in Sustaining Weight Loss Beyond Medication
A recent Danish study underscores the symbiotic relationship between medication and exercise in combating obesity.
Obesity As a Science Fiction Plot
With COVID-19, the disease is caused by a particular virus, and that’s an epidemic. But with obesity, the old multi-factorialism comes into play.
Goodbye to Pleasure?
A lot is being said about the recent success of the new weight loss drugs with stifling food noise. But some aren’t OK with consuming food without the pleasure.
Obesity and Language, Part 4
Given the negative effects of stigma among children with obesity, it is imperative to advocate for PCL use within the medical community.
Guidelines, Quibbles and Quirks — Part 3
Today is the first day of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Let’s discuss some less-known eating disorders like Orthorexia and Night Eating Syndrome.
Paul Mason, Addict 1
We trace the journey of the (previously) world’s fattest man from England to the USA and back to his homeland, and look at the roots of his food addiction.