Maine is Alarmingly the Most Obese State in New England
The Pine Tree State is well behind its much healthier regional rivals.
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New Study Shines Light on a Growing Problem for Maine
The Pine Tree State is well behind its much healthier regional rivals.
A New Study Shows That Mainers Exercise Less Than Most In The Country
Maine ranked 45th in the country in average weekly time people spent exercising. That's according to the analysis of users of a fitness app called MapMyFitness.
Study Shows Americans Exercising Less; Getting Heavier
The annual America's Health Rankings shows that Americans are gaining weight and exercising less. The obesity rate increased from 27.6% to 29.4% of adults. Nearly a quarter of people report doing no physical activity or exercise.
Saudi Man Loses More Than 700 Pounds
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah ordered Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari to be admitted to a hospital. It probably saved the young man's life. Khalid, who is estimated to be in his late teens, weighed in at 1,345 pounds!
The Biggest Loser: It Could Be You!
Having NEVER watched The Biggest Loser before, I felt inspired to this year because it involved children. Not only were adults trying to change their lifestyles but so were three kids who have been struggling with their weight their entire lives.
If 3 children can be inspired to get healthy, why can't we?