Weight Loss

Portion Distortion Contributes to Obesity
A distorted view of portion size may contribute to the current obesity epidemic.

Obesity Strongly Linked To Several Types of Cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund has recently reported an even more convincing link between body fat and cancer. They now link fat to six types of cancer.

Obesity Linked To Too Little Sleep
Not getting enough sleep may play a role in becoming overweight. Studies show a direct relationship between shorter sleep and increased body weight.

Low Self-Esteem and Fear of Appearance-based Rejection Can Harm Health
Concerns over one’s appearance, specifically expectations of being rejected based on appearance, can seriously affect a person’s mental and physical health.

Lifestyle Intervention Helps Overweight Children Lose Weight
A recent study finds overweight children and adolescents lose the most weight when engaged in lifestyle intervention with parental support.