• Research that Changed Research: Anti-Fat Bias Among Obesity Specialists

    Elaine

    In honor of the fact that Dr. T, Angela, and Laura traveled to  Atlanta last week to attend the Obesity Society’s Annual meeting at Obesity Week 2013, today’s article covers a study performed there over a decade ago. Weight bias and discrimination has been found in many professional settings, especially with regards to employment, salary,…

  • Dr. T Speaks at Manhattan Beach Rotary Club

    Elaine

    Just a week ago, Dr. T presented at the Manhattan Beach Rotary club! Dr. T gave her presentation,  “Can You Starve Yourself to Immortality…Or Will That Stress You Out?” and discussed the issues and facts regarding dieting and its association with stress. Below is a picture of President Kathleen Terry presenting a 100 Polio Vaccinations certificate…

  • Research that Changed Research: Is Food is the New Drug?

    Elaine

    Since Halloween just past, I’m sure many of us are now struggling with an over-active (or re-instated) sweet tooth. But why is it that even not close to Halloween, when we have cravings, we usually prefer foods that are sugary, high in fat, and salty? Davis and colleagues were wondering the same thing! But, they…

  • Research that Changed Research: Who will live longest: Underweight, Overweight, or Obese?

    Elaine

    The prevalence of obesity and its association with health issues has been a growing concern in the United States. Many people are aware that obesity and overweight increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and disabilities. However, is the hype about obesity distracting us from health outcomes at other BMI levels? Katherine M. Flegal, Ph.D, and…

  • NYC Campaign to Increase Girls’ Self-Esteem: The Jury is Out

    Britt

    New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has been involved in numerous efforts to make New Yorkers healthier, some of which have been criticized as disgusting (including an ad showing a man gulping fat ) and invasive (attempting – but failing – to put limits on the size of sugary drinks). However, Bloomberg’s new initiative has…

  • Dr. Abigail Saguy on her new book, What’s Wrong With Fat?

    Elaine

    Try to imagine someone who is obese AND healthy. It doesn’t make sense because how can someone be healthy if they are overweight, right? The terms obese, obesity, and overweight, already implies medical pathology which begets a lot of stigma and discrimination against people who are heavy. In Dr. Abigail C. Saguy’s new book, What’s…

  • Research that Changed Research: General Adaptation Syndrome

    Elaine

    When we face immediate danger, our bodies go through a physiological reaction to help us handle stress very quickly. This reaction is known as your “fight or flight” stress response. The stress response not only increases your heart rate and blood pressure, but also slows down digestion, growth, and reproduction while it numbs pain and…

  • Let’s Brag on UCLA’s Healthy Dining Hall

    Angela

    The DiSH Lab is thrilled that UCLA is opening Bruin Plate, one of the nation’s first health-themed dining facilities. At Bruin Plate, students can find a variety of ultra nutritious “super foods” like kale, mizuna, and (MY FAVORITE) quinoa! This dining hall is not only health-focused… the menu looks amazing. On top of all that, Bruin…

  • Virginia Guest Blogs: Top 10 Benefits of Meditation!

    Angela

    By Virginia Cunningham When we get sick, we know doctors can offer us medicine to cure us physically. But Health Psychology tells us we need to consider the mind as well. A depressed person is much more likely to develop a cold. Extra stress at work can lead to high blood pressure. If your mind can…

  • Research That Changed Research: Does Rejection Hurt?

    Elaine

    “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We learn from a young age that the phrase above is not completely true. Words do hurt, especially when others are teasing and calling you names. Perhaps, it is not what people say that really hurts you, but the feeling of being…

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