Hey, all you smug skinny people, guess what? A new study has found that the people who are most likely to live longest are… drum roll please… People who are carrying a few extra pounds.As we know, extreme obesity or being underweight is unhealthy. This study is the first to realize that people of a “normal” weight are not the luckiest. This does not mean that people of a normal weight should add extra weight.
It was found that underweight people are 70 per cent more likely to die than normal weight, extremely obese people 36 per cent more likely. Overweight individuals, however, are 17 per cent LESS likely to die. Read more…
A study has found that some teens might be using vegetarianism as an excuse not to eat certain foods. Parents are unlikely to argue with their newly vegetarian children about their eating habits. While these vegetarian teens may be more likely to be a healthy weight, they are also more likely to binge eat. Read more…
We’ve all heard that drinking a glass of wine a day is healthy for us. I just didn’t know exactly why. Here are six reasons you should indulge yourself daily:
There have always been myths circulating about the birth control pill. From users convinced it made them gain weight, to its connection with cancer, questions abound. Here is a list of popular myths (meaning ideas that are NOT true) about the Pill:
According to research by two British economists, obesity may be linked to the subconscious belief that “if my neighbor is fat, I can be fat too.” Apparently, people gauge their weight and BMI not only based on their own numbers, but also on the numbers of others around them. Read more…
People are living longer now than ever before. Here are a few surprising signs that you may live longer than you expect:
- Your Mom Had You Young
- You’re a Tea Lover
- You’d Rather Walk
- You Skip Soda (Even Diet)
- You Have Strong Legs
- You Eat Purple Food
- You Were a Healthy-Weight Teen
- You Don’t Like Burgers
- You’ve Been a College Freshman
- You Really Like Your Friends …
- … and They’re Healthy
- You Don’t Have a Housekeeper
- You’re a Flourisher
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