Personal Trainer Drew Manning intentionally gained 75 pounds to know what his overweight clients went through. Then he lost it again. Read what he learned on his own blog or watch his Good Morning America interview.

Does soy boost your breast cancer risk … or lower it? (New York Times) Exercise definitely lowers it. (MyHealthNewsDaily)

Geek News: obesity increases your risk for rheumatoid arthritis, but it’s not just the added weight that causes problems. (NPR)

Check out this soda supersize timeline to see how soda cups came to hold three times more than a human stomach. (Mother Jones)

New USPTF recommendations advise your doctor to pay more attention to your weight. (MedPageToday)

Tai chi and conversation can help you stay sharp as you age. (PsychCentral)