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US obesity epidemic propels fitness as career

Posted on January 3, 2013 by denismccarthy

September 10, 2012 The US obesity epidemic is pushing more Americans to pay attention to their health and leading a healthier lifestyle. — Reuters pic NEW YORK, Sept 10 — As the American waistline continues its spread, fitness is shaping … Continue reading →

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Obesity Reduces Cognition

Posted on July 18, 2012 by denismccarthy

22 March 2012 Last updated at 00:58 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17465404 Obesity harms ‘later brain skill’ Being overweight in later life puts you at higher risk of brain decline, Korean research suggests. A study of 250 people aged between 60 and 70 … Continue reading →

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Emotional Eating – Is It Really A Problem?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by denismccarthy

By Marc David, Director, The Institute for the Psychology of Eating Posted on September 27, 2011 on IPE blog. The bookshelves are currently locked and loaded with volumes of advice on how to handle our emotional eating issues. True it … Continue reading →

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Doctors to Prescribe Exercise as Medicine

Posted on June 5, 2011 by denismccarthy

The next prescription you get from your doctor could be for regular exercise, under the new “Exercise is Medicine” campaign being launched today in Australia. In a move to combat rising health issues in Australia, medical and health professionals are … Continue reading →

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First Lady Campaigns Against Childhood Obesity

Posted on June 2, 2011 by denismccarthy

By Jennifer Wishon CBN News White House Correspondent Sunday, February 14, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama is pushing her first big policy initiative called “Let’s Move” and is trying to get kids to eat healthy and end the childhood obesity … Continue reading →

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BILL CLINTON ON OBESITY

Posted on May 19, 2011 by denismccarthy

Former president Clinton, who has been tackling the obesity crisis for three years with his Alliance for a Healthier Generation, stressed the need to help educate people about the importance of a healthy diet and exercising together.   The United States, former … Continue reading →

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The cost of overweight and obesity in Australia

Posted on May 27, 2010 by denismccarthy

by Stephen Colagiuri et al. The first interesting results from the study were the characteristics of the participants, reflective of society in general: Only a quarter (25%) were of normal weight (BMI < 25), whereas one-third (33%) were overweight (BMI … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Worst Nutritional & Dietary Mistakes People Make

Posted on May 27, 2010 by denismccarthy

by Nora Gedgaudas Primal Body-Primal Mind Publishing P.O. Box 10766 Portland, OR 97296-0766 see bio at end of article. 10) Relying on superficial descriptions such as “natural” or even “organic” on labels to determine whether a food is truly healthy. … Continue reading →

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Junk Food TV Ads Linked To Child Obesity

Posted on May 27, 2010 by denismccarthy

By Vidya Krishnan, Indian Express Pulling out junk food advertisements on television, at least during prime time, will help reduce childhood obesity, say experts. A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, which has linked such advertisements … Continue reading →

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The Fight Against Childhood Obesity Enters the School Cafeteria

Posted on May 27, 2010 by denismccarthy

Love or hate the idea of another no-nonsense Brit telling Americans how it’s done—this time telling cafeteria workers how to prepare a healthy school lunch—the ABC reality series “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” hits on a point of no denial: Americans’ … Continue reading →

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