Obesity rates in the U.S., overall, are falling, and that’s a good thing
(MindBodyScience.news) For the first time in 10 years, obesity rates have dropped in a few states, according to the State of Obesity report released on Thursday. Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio saw decreases in their adult obesity rates, while Kansas and Kentucky saw an increase. The 13th annual report was created by the Trust for Read More
Obesity costs healthy people too, study shows
The skyrocketing obesity rate in America does not only affect the health of obese people – it impacts taxpayer pockets, as well. According to a study recently published in the Health Affairs journal, obese people cost healthy people money, and there are no “buts” about it. In 2013, 69 billion dollars were spent nationwide on Read More
