Monthly Archives: October 2009

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The Obesity Epidemic Isn’t Just About Willpower

Link to Article | http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/bernadine-healy/2009/10/14/the-obesity-epidemic-isnt-just-about-willpower.html?PageNr=1 Written By Bernadine Healey, M.D. WEDNESDAY, October 14 2009 (usnews.com) -- Obesity, not so long ago an issue of personal struggle with fatty foods and bulging waistline, has of late become Public Health Enemy No. 1, blamed for almost a third of the rise in healthcare spending. Overeaters now find …

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Obesity: A Risk Factor in Sleep Apnea

Obesity Linked to Sleep Disorder Link to Article|http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jG04rICft3IGKGzOUhSqf06XRMvw SUNDAY, Oct 4 2009 (Press Association) - A world expert in sleep disorders will warn obese people of the potential dangers of getting behind the wheel because of a condition that disrupts breathing during the night. Obesity Causes Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) occurs when …

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Parents’ Role in Preventing Childhood Obesity

Preventing Childhood Obesity Starts With the Parents Link to Article| http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/lifestyle/columnists/x8883045155/Peg-Doyle-Preventing-childhood-obesity-starts-with-the-parents Written By Peg Doyle SUNDAY, Oct 4 2009 (Wicked Local) - Fortunately, parents of young children have an opportunity early in their children’s lives to establish healthy eating habits. The task may seem daunting when a parent sees the barrage of advertisements for fast-food …

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