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?

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.

There are so many ways for obesity to negatively impact a young life, it seems unlikely that anyone could remain emotionally unaffected.

The fourth in a series of posts about conscious and subconscious mechanisms that lead to behavioral change, based on a McKinsey Institute research paper.

Subconscious interventions are more effective than the conscious kind, and are also more cost-effective — except when they’re not.

We are looking at an obesity research paper from the McKinsey Institute, to see how it could tie back to the teaching of a sage called Osho.

The world is full of theories about how to quell obesity, but which ideas and interventions are doable and cost-effective?

Studies show that Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor and contributes to the childhood obesity epidemic.

Studies show that Berkeley had kept its word regarding the soda tax proceeds. A lot of it was spent on children’s health programs.

The state of Arkansas tried to implement mandatory BMI screenings in schools, which was met with objections from parents on privacy grounds.

Studies show obesity and impaired emotional health can be mutually reciprocal in perpetuating each other, and the negative impact of obesity increases with age.

Does the quality of life decline because the child is overweight/obese, or do children become overweight/obese in reaction to lives that are already messed up?

Evidence points to phthalates being endocrine disruptors. Their presence is associated with allergies, asthma, diabetes, some kinds of cancer, and obesity.

No matter how you feel about phthalates, they are almost impossible to avoid because of their presence in food, water and air.

Do you eat because you are depressed, or the other way around? High-fat foods can cause chemical reactions in the brain ultimately leading to depression.

When the microbiome becomes altered, is it because of the inadequate diet? Or are the harmful changes indirect, caused by conditions created by obesity?

We are discussing microbiome awareness and ways that could possibly help people maintain normal weight without spending thousands on debilitating operations.

Studies of the microbiome showed that gut microbiota influenced everything from autism to chronic pain to body weight, promoting obesity.

Unlike in the U.S., in the United Kingdom, interest in the subject of childhood obesity never seems to ebb. It just flows from one controversy to the next.

How do artificial sweeteners affect our gut flora? The short answer is, not well. There’s strong evidence that our friendly microbes don’t like junk food.

Whether working mothers hold down jobs by choice or by necessity — they would rather not be blamed for childhood obesity.

Today’s punchlines could become tomorrow’s reality, and if there is an underlying cause for the obesity epidemic it’s better to know about it.

Fear of sinking profits has inspired beverage companies to seek sugar substitutes to escape the sugar tax that kicks in next year in the UK.

Studies show two-thirds of adults in Scotland are overweight. About a third of the kids ages 2-15 are overweight, and 17% are obese.

Studies in the United Kingdom are reporting a surge in obesity, anxiety, depression, panic, and eating disorders in kids as young as four.

Lab results have hinted that kombucha might influence both the production of insulin and the storage of body fat.

Eyes, ears and ideas are all brought together by The Saban Research Institute, which sponsors the Annual Poster Session in June.

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who consciously try to have a positive influence on their children’s self-images, and try to keep junk food out of the home.

Whether or not fathers realize it, the behavior they model matters a lot, be it sitting down for a family meal or shunning vegetables.

Statistics show that children in homes without fathers face higher risks of child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and childhood obesity.