Tag Archives: Obese

The Health Status Of Canadians In 2018: Tech Making Us Physically Inactive

In the 21st century, we live in an amazing world, with access to rich resources, mind-boggling technology and an unending stream of information, especially in Canada. So why, in such an advanced society, are people plagued by completely avoidable degenerative diseases? Obesity levels have risen drastically since 1978, and so has the incidence of serious health problems. Approximately one-third of […]

Study: 1 In 5 Pregnant Moms Are Obese Which Is Affecting Their Child’s Neurodevelopment

A recent study titled Parental Obesity and Early Childhood Development, published in the Journal of Pediatrics showed mother’s and father’s who were obese themselves affected their child’s cognitive development. From CNN: Being overweight may impact not only your health but your future child’s development as well, a new study suggests. Children of obese parents may be at risk for developmental […]

Study: Obesity Is Contagious Among Friends

Is it possible for obesity to spread like a virus from person to person? According to researchers. when one person gains weight, people close to them tend to gain weight as well. The New England Journal of Medicine ran an article on an obesity study by researchers at Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego. The conclusion of […]