obesity

El Paso faces alarming obesity rates with significant health implications. The community must shift perceptions and prioritize responsible eating habits for a healthier future.

El Paso ranks 20th in WalletHub's list of most obese cities, reflecting a broader trend in Texas where culinary delights often overshadow health concerns.

We need to eat more fiber. Note: Dietary Fiber does not include spicy chicken sandwiches from KFC. I know this because I checked.

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

We're not the fattest state, but we're not the skinniest either. And not only is weight an issue here, but Texas has some of the cities near the top of the list for high cholesterol and inactivity too.  Uh oh.

If a survey-taker called and said she was doing research on obesity in the US and asked how much you weigh, would you tell the truth? The South always gets a bad rap for having the biggest obesity problems, but now there's new evidence that shows perhaps we're just more honest!  Some of the worst obesity problems in the US are said to be in southern states like Mississippi and Alabama, and Texas d