It hurts. I’m doing gentle stretching, but that’s about all I can stand. What’s weird is that it bothers me most when I’m driving. A few months ago I drove three hours for a weekend …
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Women who are obese are already at risk for a slew of health issues. Now, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, obese women are also faced with both employment and salary discrimination, when compared with their slimmer colleagues.
Scientists at the University of Manchester and Monash University, Melbourne studied a group of subjects acting as hiring employers. These individuals scrutinized various resumes and head shots of job seekers. The potential ‘employers’ were then asked to rate the candidates based on their employability, beginning salary, and likelihood of advancement.
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According to the researchers, pictures of females before and after weight loss surgery were shown. The lead investigator says that his study found bias in many areas when it comes to the obese employee in the workplace. “We found that strong obesity discrimination was displayed across all job selection criteria, such as starting salary, leadership potential, and likelihood of selecting an obese candidate for the job,” Dr. Kerry O’Brien said in a university press release.
Sadly, African Americans are not only having a tough time finding jobs, but the problem of obesity is particularly acute among Black women.
It hurts. I’m doing gentle stretching, but that’s about all I can stand. What’s weird is that it bothers me most when I’m driving. A few months ago I drove three hours for a weekend …
With every new wedding season comes a new revolutionary diet that promises expectant brides the answer to squeezing into their dream dress.
But this year’s drastic weight loss solution requires neither a nutritional calendar nor a …
So, wow. Thursday’s iron infusion did the trick. I would say I’m almost hyper, I have so much drive and energy. Yet another reason all women should at least know what their iron levels are.
Once …
Less sleep and a disrupted biological clock may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and other ailments, researchers say. A decreased resting metabolic rate could translate into a yearly weight gain of over 10 pounds …
In about two hours, I’ll be at the Cancer Centers of North Carolina with an IV in my arm. Nope, not for chemo, THANK GOD. That’s where I get my iron infusion.
It’s a place where …
Carnie Wilson is defending her decision to turn to weight loss surgery for a second time in her ongoing battle of the bulge.
The singer went on “Today” Tuesday to announce that her choice had nothing …
I knew what the test would show, but I was still shocked and disappointed with the results of the complete blood panel (CBC): Once again, I’m dangerously low on iron.
Flash back 10 months to the …
Fascinating piece in the March 28 edition of TIME.com:
From tough-love anti-obesity ads to dieting 7-year-olds, the fight against childhood obesity is escalating and everyone has a battle strategy. Yet the crusade is not without casualties …
This is Week 2 of my quest to form a gym habit, and so far, so good – although I think five days a week is sufficient. Not saying that because I missed Friday (in …
From the Los Angeles Times — A pair of landmark studies demonstrated that weight-loss surgery may be the best solution for Type 2 diabetics with poor control over their blood sugar. So, now what?
Experts say …
Today is the third day since Saturday I’ve been at the gym. Forcing myself to develop a gym “habit” isn’t going to be easy, but it’s necessary. I’m already bored with the treadmill, but that’s …
Mothers who financially struggle to feed their families tend to put themselves at risk for obesity while trying to feed their children.
The study, from Penn State, shows that mothers who do not have enough money …
Certain hairstyling practices can result in serious hair and scalp diseases for some black women, an expert warns.
“Hair is an extremely important aspect of an African American woman’s appearance,” Dr. Diane Jackson-Richards, director of Henry …
It hurts. I’m doing gentle stretching, but that’s about all I can stand. What’s weird is that it bothers me most when I’m driving. A few months ago I drove three hours for a weekend …
Fascinating piece in the March 28 edition of TIME.com:
From tough-love anti-obesity ads to dieting 7-year-olds, the fight against childhood obesity is escalating and everyone has a battle strategy. Yet the crusade is not without casualties …
With every new wedding season comes a new revolutionary diet that promises expectant brides the answer to squeezing into their dream dress.
But this year’s drastic weight loss solution requires neither a nutritional calendar nor a …
Women who are obese are already at risk for a slew of health issues. Now, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, obese women are also faced with both employment and …
