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Weight Watchers: Shed pounds but lose your friends?
If you’re trying to lose weight, Weight Watchers might seem like the ideal place to share advice and get support. While this may be true when you first join, a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows you’ll bond less with the other members of a support group as you get closer to […]
The larger your friends the larger your appetite, study shows
Have you ever ordered more food at a restaurant than you intended? There are elements of dining rooms that actually prime you to eat more food. One such element is the weight of those dining with or near you. This new Cornell University study found that the body type of your dining partner, or that […]
Overweight teens more likely to be rejected as friends by normal weight peers
Overweight young people are more likely to be rejected as friends by peers who are of normal weight, according to new research by Arizona State University social scientists. “Using Social Network Analysis to Clarify the Role of Obesity in Adolescent Friend Selection,” published in the American Journal of Public Health by Arizona State University Associate […]
Tip to dieters: Beware of friends and late night cravings
There’s more to dieting than just sheer willpower and self-control. The presence of friends, late night cravings or the temptation of alcohol can often simply be too strong to resist. Research led by Heather McKee of the University of Birmingham in the UK monitored the social and environmental factors that make people, who are following […]
Fitness Tools That Tap The Power Of Your Friends
Fitbit RunKeeper Endomondo Strava iSmoothRun Wrist band trackers Zombies, Run! STORY HIGHLIGHTS People who connect with friends on fitness tracking tools tend to be more active Tightly knit, supportive communities have popped up for apps like RunKeeper and tools like FitBit Connections help remind people to work out and keep them motivated (CNN) — Last […]