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Fans of Losing Teams Are Less Healthy
Discovery News: Find yourself heading to the fridge after your favorite NFL team suffers an overtime defeat to a rival? You’re not alone: Researchers found that fans in cities whose teams had lost games on
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For Disappointed Sports Fans, Defeats Increase Consumption of Fat and Sugar
On the Monday following a big football game, fans of the losing team seem to load up on saturated fats and sugars, whereas supporters of the winning team opt for healthier foods.
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When it comes to weight loss, bad habits die hard
Los Angeles Times: On a recent doctor’s visit, a compelling health video was looping in the reception room. It incorporated many of the accepted rules for achieving a healthy weight. The motivational video, tailored to
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Rituals Make Our Food More Flavorful
The New York Times: Do you always fold a New York slice in all its oily glory? Is a whole lobster best relished in this order: legs, claws then succulent tail? Do you eat Oreos
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The surprising case for the value menu: it’s probably not as fattening
The Washington Post: If you’re trying to watch calories while keeping your meal under $5 at a fast-food restaurant, sticking to the value menu might not be a bad idea. Fast-food chains such as McDonald’s
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How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
LiveScience: Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the past 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The numbers are staggering, and it’s a statistic that
