August 29, 2019 — With deep gratitude, we note a milestone this morning for ConscienHealth. We just hit the mark of 40,000 fans on our Facebook page. Since we offer these updates and commentaries pro bono, it’s always nice to know that someone is finding the bono in our prose. To our dear readers, we say thanks. Emphatically. Thanks […]
December 28, 2018 — As 2018 winds down, we have a chance to gratefully reflect on the fact that more than 100,000 users took the time to read some of the content we provided this year. No, this is surely not the New York Times. We admit that we have a very narrow focus. But given this narrow focus, […]
August 28, 2018 — Somewhere in your network, you might be hearing the Obesity Action Coalition talk about taking #OACAction. Or, you might be hearing about #OACAction from a friend, healthcare provider, or even through social media. It’s popping up in online news feeds, OAC educational materials, and even as a section on the OAC website. That’s because this week […]
July 25, 2018 — This moment seems right for saying it. Thank you! This year is shaping up to be amazing. That’s because more and more of you are reading what we share here every day. So far this year, we have more than 65,000 readers – an increase of 20% over the same time last year. This month, that spike […]
March 15, 2018 — Packing a suitcase is simple. Getting a plane safely into the air is complicated. But tackling obesity is complex. That’s how Susan Campbell, the senior leader for wellness strategy at American Airlines, described the challenge confronting her airline. American and other healthcare purchasers are finding a way to reach beyond simplistic approaches to obesity. Campbell […]
November 9, 2017 — It’s hard to miss. As our readership stats show, numbers are growing nicely for ConscienHealth. But following ObesityWeek, we’re seeing an extra spike. You’re spreading the word and it shows. Some of you found us at the meeting. Others reach out on social media. Your feedback, suggestions, and ideas make the work of cranking out […]
November 9, 2017 — Getting down to the facts about the health benefits of physical activity is harder than it should be. But three new studies this week and a new roadmap for change certainly set the stage. The popular myth is that working out is a great way to lose weight. But the truth is better than the […]
November 8, 2017 — Is it a coincidence? Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of sensational headlines from the UK, loaded with blame for people living with obesity. Some parts of the NHS have adopted rules to deny surgery to people with obesity. Tabloids run headlines about “obese patients eating themselves to DEATH.” Examples of sensational blame directed at […]
September 15, 2017 — Well, you’ve done it. You have just pushed us over the milestone of 30,000 Facebook fans and 5,000 Twitter followers. To every fan, follower, subscriber, and reader, we say thank you. We surely can’t compete with our President’s twitter following. But it’s impressive that so many of you follow the mix of obesity, health, science, […]
April 26, 2017 — Why are we living with so much obesity? If you ask the public, this question has different answers in different cultures. New data, being presented today at the Canadian Obesity Summit in Banff, suggests that addictive junk food is an especially popular explanation for the problem – especially with Brazilians and French Canadians. Different Beliefs in Brazil, […]
