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One Per Cent: CES: High-tech scales zero in on fat

Dozens of futuristic scales - some them outfitted to beam your weight television may soon help you lose the flab

7 Healthy Apps for Americans to Use the Day After Thanksgiving - SocialTimes.com

With Thanksgiving over, you're most likely slouched miserably on your couch, while your extra poundage rests comfortably in your stomach from yesterday's feast. By now you're finally realizing why the extra round of stuffing was a bad idea, and the amount of gravy poured on your turkey, could have

Laurie David: Thanksgiving Conversation Starter: Is It Time to Ban Soda Ads on Prime Time

Corporations are no longer allowed to advertise cigarettes on TV due to the potential impact it could have on our kids. When it comes to hard liquor, the government didn't ban it, the companies did it voluntarily. So, isn't it sugary sodas' turn?

McDonald's calorie counts count for nothing | Money | guardian.co.uk

The fast food chain will display dietary information as part of a wider drive to inform consumers about the foods they eat. But isn't this just for show, asks Mark King

Latest Diets Go Viral Via Social Media - Heavy Doses - Portfolio.com

Fad diets tend to take off on the wings of personal weight-loss stories, which is why, in the age of Twitter and Facebook, a diet that “goes viral” is a very, very good thing.

Study: Facebook Linked To Eating Disorders

A recent study has linked Facebook use to eating disorders, finding that “the more teenage girls are involved in Facebook, the higher their risk of having a negative body image and developing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.” Prof. Yael Letzer, Prof. Ruth Katz and Zohar ...

Why Weight? Don’t Let Extra Pounds Put Off Your Job Search | Glassdoor.com Blog

With the job market being more competitive than ever and holiday goodies being as tempting as they are, some people are deciding to postpone their job search until they get back down to their ideal weight. They point to the statistics that indicate overweight people earn less and are overlooked for

Virtual Worlds News: Club One Uses Virtual Worlds To Battle Obesity

The Second Life virtual space Club One Island announced that participants in its behavior modification program had lost more than eight pounds over the course of a twelve-week period. A control group that was attempting to modify behavior using the...

BrandFreak: Beer and exercise finally join forces in Miller's MGD iPhone app

The MGD Pedometer 64 lets you track the amount of calories you're burning while doing cardio.

Hey Quitter! Yeah You. We’re Checking in on Your 2010 Resolutions

The mid-winter blahs can make it hard to stay committed to those New Year’s resolutions you made three months ago. If you’re struggling to keep the good habits going, check out these Websites and apps to stay motivated.Lose weightIf you’re struggling to lighten up, MyFoodDiary can help you track

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