Darryl Ewing's Blog, page 2
September 27, 2013
McDonald's move toward healthy options next year worth the weight – er – wait
Houston, we’ve got some options.The city’s plethora of fast food and donut shops has landed it on Men’s Fitness’ Fattest Cities list for a couple of years. But Houstonians and others will...
July 8, 2013
AMA’s obesity move may not lead to healthier U.S. outcomes
In highlighting the importance of getting Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers more active, I discuss in the opening chapter of my new book, Back in the Saddle to Fit: 10 Steps to Reclaiming Athletic Fitness for the Busy Professional, the...
May 21, 2013
If you're high(er), you're probably thinner, research shows
Men’s Fitness dubbed Houston as "America's Fattest City" in 2012, a dubious distinction it held on the magazine's list from 2001-2003.But if you thought the distinction was only about...
May 16, 2013
Mo'nique, Christie take opposite paths to win weight-loss battle
Amid all the quick-fix weight-loss pills and medical procedures, two public figures this week discussed divergent paths to win the battle of the bulge.In an interview posted Tuesday by hip-hop radio Hot 97 in New...
May 12, 2013
Coke's anti-obesity effort draws ire of nutrition watchdog group
Putting some action behind its “Coming Together” video campaign − launched earlier this year amid criticism about sugary drinks and obesity − Coca-Cola this week pledged $3.8 million to get Georgians moving through anti...
March 12, 2013
Sweet success in obesity war may come from focus on NYC drink ban
The American Beverage Association 1, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg 0.Well, maybe not.On Monday, New York Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling issued a permanent injunction barring the city from enacting a ban – that would have taken...
