Tag Archives: obesity

Does Walmart make you fat?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Why might people in developed countries be eating more today than they used to? One plausible factor is the fall in the cost of obtaining food. Hunting and gathering is such a hassle in comparison with going to the supermarket. … Continue reading →

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Don’t diet (or be obese) and drive?

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

A paper by scientists at UCL suggests that the risks we take are linked to how hungry we are. The interesting part aspect of the study is that it suggests that how hungry we are affects our general decision-making – … Continue reading →

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BBC Three’s misguided attempt to slim people down

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

In amongst the various Doctor Who spin-offs and teen entertainment, BBC Three occasionally also tries to lend a helping hand. Usually as part of a reality programme – because clearly people with problems are very entertaining. One of BBC Three’s … Continue reading →

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