New research shows that marriage makes men gain weight (but women like it)

Married men stop putting as much effort into staying in shape and start putting on weight. (But that might not be such a bad thing.) A new study of men’s fitness has found that guys really do let themselves go after marriage. On average married men weigh approximately three pounds … Read More

Parenting is the most active thing I do. Am I going to die?

If you’re a working parent, I don’t have to tell you that free time is a rare treat. Most of the time, you’re shuffling back and forth between two very important tasks – making a living, and making sure your kids don’t die. From the early morning to the late … Read More

Fake news: Most of the health rules you’ve been taught your whole life are false

Don’t sit so close to the television, you’ll go blind. You have to wait an hour after eating before going swimming. There are tons of health claims that have been thrown at me my whole life, and I’ve never stopped to ask whether or not there was any truth to … Read More

Study: Eating French fries ‘doubles’ your risk of death

In this week’s Everything You Like Will Kill You news, a new study has found that eating French fries regularly can greatly increase your chances of premature death. For this study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers monitored the health of Americans between 45 and 79 years … Read More

White bread may be healthier for you than whole wheat

Basically, white bread has been considered the enemy of the health-conscious for years. Sure, it tastes great, but it’s a pure carb, and has little to no nutritional value… But maybe it’s not getting a fair shake. New research suggests that there is actually little difference between how whole wheat … Read More

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