About Matthew Papa

Matthew, PhD, is a biology scientist and former research fellow at Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. He closely follows the research findings in the field of nutrition, diet and weight loss and enjoys writing relevant articles that present newsworthy information. In his blog, he reviews some clinically studied weight loss programs and offers a discount promotion for Weight Watchers

Watching TV and Obesity: Is There A Link?

Obesity-Television

How many hours of TV do you watch a day? If you’re watching several hours worth, chances are you may want to reconsider the habit when you see what current research has to say about TV viewing and weight gain.Americans have earned a reputation worldwide for watching a lot of TV. We’re also known for our huge meal portions and high rate of obesity.Back in 1990, when a study asked More…