We’re Ranked 34th In Life Expectancy — Eat These Global Power Foods To Boost Longevity [Infographic]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the average life expectancy in the US stacks up at 79 years — that’s good for 34th overall worldwide. Not surprisingly, FOOD plays a major role. Here are a few of the top foods eaten globally by the world’s healthiest countries.
Read MoreTHIS IS NOT A DRILL…The World Is Running Out Of Chocolate (No Seriously, We Are) [News]
According to the Washington Post, two of the world’s largest chocolatiers are predicting that there could be a massive global chocolate shortage by 2020.
Read MoreThe Monday Shuttle (9/8) — Fitness & Nutrition News, Happenings, And Other Cool Things From Around The Web
Get caught up after the weekend hangover. From the latest news, studies, and happenings, to hot new recipes and other random cool things, we’ve got a rundown of the latest info to jumpstart your week ahead. Inside — Apple’s new iPhone and the iWatch, Chobani, siggi’s and more.
Read MoreWhat’s The Most Repulsive Fast Food Item In The US? Ranking The 50 Most Fattening Fast Food Abominations
Let’s get sauced. We analyzed 600+ fast food items from 24 chains in search of the most repulsive fast food item in America. We countdown the top 50.
Read MoreThe Growth of Social Dieting — Should You Join A “Fitness Tribe” To Lose Weight?
Looking to drop pounds? Attacking weight-loss with a GROUP can help DOUBLE your results — and make it SO MUCH more enjoyable and motivating, too.
Read MoreIs Wearable Fitness Tech Primed To Spark A Big Change In Healthcare? [News]
Out with the diamond bracelet or designer watch — in with the latest wearable fitness tech. New data shows that fitness fanatics aren’t the only ones using wearable tech; in fact, the market is dominated by the obese population. And that might lead to insurance covering your next fitness tracker.
Read More[Infographic] Catch Up On Obesity In The US With Georgetown’s 60-Second Fact Sheet
More than 1/3 of American adults are obese (35.7%) and 17% of children are, too. Catch up on obesity in the US with this simple 60-second fact sheet, appropriately titled ‘Fighting the Obesity Epidemic,’ courtesy of Georgetown University’s Nursing Program.
Read More[Data] The 2013 State(s) Of Obesity In The US
If you were ever curious about the obesity distribution within the US, here’s your answer. We dive into the current state of obesity in 2013, trends over time, and a state-by-state breakdown to pinpoint the biggest regional contributors.
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