Obesity

Study: 8 Million Americans Could Have Heart Disease By 2030

In today’s Health Watch, heart failure is going to become a much bigger problem, and a bigger burden, on our health system in the coming years.

2013/04/24

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Report: 50 Percent Of Minnesotans Could Be Obese By 2030

A new report forecasts that obesity rates will dramatically increase in every state in the country over the next 20 years.

2012/09/18

Blue Cross Ads Aim To Fight Obesity By Targeting Parents

A new ad campaign is asking Minnesota parents to start setting a better example for their kids in an effort to fight obesity.

2012/09/10

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Mayo Study: Big Bellies Worse Than Obesity

Which is worse? Obesity or normal weight with a ‘beer belly?’ The answer from a Mayo Clinic study might surprise you.

2012/08/28

Kids Get Help To Battle Obesity At Camp Wabi

For many kids, summer includes a trip to camp where they learn and make new friends but the mission is much bigger at one camp: tackling kids’ widening waistlines.

2012/08/20

How To Avoid The ‘Freshman 15′ At College

We’ve heard of the dreaded “Freshman 15″ — the 15 pounds first-year college students are said to gain when they go off to school.

2012/08/03

Report: Schools, Walkable Neighborhoods Are Key In The Battle Against Obesity

A new report says schools play a key role in fighting the nation’s battle with obesity.

2012/05/08

Good Question: What Does It Mean To Be Obese?

By 2030, according to researchers, 42 percent of Americans will be obese.

2012/05/07

A Chubby Pet Could Be A Big Problem

Attention dog and cat owners, it’s time to give your four-legged friend a critical once-over. If your pet is looking a little chubby, it could be a big problem.

2012/05/01

8 Calorie Myths Busted

We know the way to lose weight is to cut calories from our diet. But how do we separate the nutrition facts from the myths?

WCCO-TV–2012/04/17

If Your BMI Is High, You Need Not Apply

A Texeas hospital has a policy that they won’t hire anyone with a high BMI.

2012/04/06

Farmington Phy-Ed Teacher Lobbying In D.C.

A physical education teacher from Farmington is on his way to Washington D.C. Tuesday, lobbying to make gym class a bigger priority in Minnesota schools. It’s part of National Speak Out Day, a day dedicated to supporting physical education.

2012/03/27

Should Overweight Air Travelers Pay A Surcharge?

Should overweight air passengers pay more for their tickets? A Princeton University professor says it only makes sense, since travelers already pay a fee for their oversized bags.

2012/03/16

Kids Turning To Personal Trainers To Fight Obesity

One in three American children are considered overweight. While you’ve probably heard that statistic before, you may not know that more than a million American youngsters are turning to personal trainers.

2012/02/16

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