Finally, some good news about fat

This blog post from Tara Parker-Pope discusses a study on the kinds of factors that affect how we visibly age. Make sure to look at the compelling slide show that goes along with it. It's a fascinating look at pairs of twins where one looks considerably older than the other. The study results suggest that smoking, sun exposure, depression, and weight loss all contribute to looking older.

Beacon Street Girls: books to help teens lose weight

I'd love to see readers of this blog weigh in on this post by the usually savvy Tara Parker Pope in her Well blog at the New York Times. From the comments on the blog so far, most readers just ain't getting it. You can help. :-)