obesity

Is Idaho one of the healthiest or one of the most obese in the country?

Would it surprise you if Idaho is one of the top states grappling with the highest obesity rates in the county? Or, if Boise was one of the most...

If you're curious about how the number on your scale compares to others across the country, this will feed your need to know.

People in Idaho are in pretty good shape generally with low obesity rates and high activity levels, but our pets aren't following that trend. It looks like we really need to take the dog for a walk more often.

The list of the fattest cities in America is out, and Boise is on the list. But we're far enough away from the top spot that I think we can take a day off from the treadmill and not worry too much.

Research just released from Endocrine Society at the Conference on Chemicals Management, in Geneva, Switzerland flat out points to chemicals as one of the biggest reasons we are getting obese.  But wait there's more. Unnatural chemicals are in just about everything, things like cash register receipts, plastics, can linings, cosmetics, and food...