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Obesity an equity issue

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Obesity an equity issue

The Maori Party has welcomed a New Zealand Medical Association report on the obesity epidemic. The association is recommending government …
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Obesity levels mean number of adults with diabetes has tripled in just eight years

Experts warned of an epidemic unless urgent action is taken to stem pre-diabetes caused by a prevalence in obesity, high blood pressure and high …
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How to Stay Positive and Happy in a World Filled With Negativity and Bad News

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How to Stay Positive and Happy in a World Filled With Negativity and Bad News

HJ: Whether we see happiness, positivity and joy or negativity, struggle and pain is a choice we make moment by moment by what we choose to focus on in our lives. Let me…
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My New favorite Smoothie Recipe: Fruit Milk

I have to admit, I just cannot get totally on board with the green smoothie thing. I’ve tried to do green smoothies in the afternoon, in the morning and at my favorite juice bars. And while I love my greens everyday in kale salads, stir-fries and even on sandwiches, I am just not sure that
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Illinois bans soap containing plastic microbeads

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Illinois bans soap containing plastic microbeads

(NaturalNews) Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has just signed a bill into law banning the manufacture and sale of microbeads. These plastic particles, about the size of fish eggs, are used in commercial exfoliating soaps.Illinois officially became the first state to ban microbeads…
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LeBron James has magnesium deficiency

(NaturalNews) “Take magnesium LeBron!” was shouted by hundreds of thousands of people, who have read my book The Magnesium Miracle or watched my magnesium videos, when LeBron James collapsed with muscle cramping toward the end of Game 1 of the June 7, 2014, NBA Finals.Let me first…
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UGA researchers find virtual pets help increase physical activity, reduce obesity

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UGA researchers find virtual pets help increase physical activity, reduce obesity

Researchers at the University of Georgia found potential for increasing physical activity and reducing the risk of childhood obesity using pets –virtual …
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Bradford chosen to be part of Europe-wide programme to tackle obesity

The 12 month long project is aimed at tackling the growing levels of obesity in Europe, and will be launched in September. In Bradford, the project is …
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Success, Happiness and Growth

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How to Rewire Your Brain for Success, Happiness and Growth

HJ: Your mind creates whatever you put into it.  If you play small and doubt yourself, that’s what it creates in your life and if you are confident and centered, then you better…
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Why you Need to Get Enough Sleep (an Infographic)

I am a big fan of sleep. Sure, most everyone could say that, but not everyone makes it a priority. In fact, according to this recent article on Huffington Post, most people get too little sleep every night. In fact, most people are getting HOURS less each night than they should. And not only does
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Teen Bullies, Victims Armed More Than Other Kids, Study Says

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Teen Bullies, Victims Armed More Than Other Kids, Study Says

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Teenage bullies and their victims are more likely to carry weapons than kids not involved in these abusive relationships, according to a new research review.
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Josephine calendar for July 2014

5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cardio Fit Boxing, Monroe's ATA, 2221 N. Belt Highway, 671-1133, $3 a class. July 7. 7 to 9 p.m., St. Joseph Camera Club, Rolling …
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Health and Nutrition Technical Manager

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Health and Nutrition Technical Manager

The Health and Nutrition Technical Manager will be responsible for the overall strategic development and leadership of the health programme, …
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Kellogg's(R) Partners with Dr. Travis Stork to Spread The Importance Of Protein And Whole Grains …

Kellogg's(R) will work to help families cut through the nutrition clutter and educate them on the importance of protein and grains that can be found in a …
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Pregnancy Ultrasound a Big Bonding Moment for Dads-to-Be

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Pregnancy Ultrasound a Big Bonding Moment for Dads-to-Be

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Seeing the first ultrasound images of their unborn babies helps fathers bond with their children, according to a new small study.
Researchers interviewed 22 expectant fathers, aged 23 to 41, in Michigan after they viewed a routine ultrasound of their unborn child taken at weeks 16 to 20 of […]
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Depression Tied to Crohn’s Disease Flare-Ups

SATURDAY, May 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Depression may increase the risk of Crohn’s disease flare-ups in people with the inflammatory bowel disorder, an early new study suggests.
The study included about 3,150 Crohn’s patients who completed online questionnaires about their disease, its treatment and how it affects their lives. They were alSee Original Article

Brain Activity Changes in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

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Brain Activity Changes in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women have increased activity in an area of the brain that processes other people’s facial expressions, and this heightened activity may help expectant moms prepare to bond with their newborns, researchers report.
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Women Viewed as Equal To or Better Than Men as Leaders

FRIDAY, May 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to providing effective leadership, people believe that women are as good or better than men, a new review reveals.
The finding points to changing gender roles in society and the need for a different management style in the modern business environment, according to the authors of […]
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Increasing CO2 may threaten human nutrition

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Increasing CO2 may threaten human nutrition

Rendering our food less nutritious might not be one that we saw coming, but now that we know, we might be able to prepare. Perhaps we need to start …
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Cutting costs in the garden

“The supply and demand there's a lot more people wanting to buy the organic food and there maybe isn't enough of it available and that certainly …
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