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Encourage Kids to Get Out and Be Active

During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, parents are encouraged to have kids turn off their screen devices and get engaged in physical activities at least five times weekly.

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Americans Adjust Ideal Weight as Pounds Increase

In 1990, Gallup started tracking the weight of Americans (as self-reported by individuals) and over the past 12 years, the weight of the average adult steadily has inched upwards.

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How Your Oral Health Can Affect Your Body

The condition of your mouth can affect the health of your body. If you take care of your teeth and gums, you can lower the risk of developing serious medical problems.   20 billion oral bacteria Your...

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Women Encouraged to Invest in Their Health and Fitness

Recognizing National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, September 29, 2010 The statistics are shocking: 90 percent of American women “fall short” of pursuing a healthy diet, and 85 percent do not spend...

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Showing Thanks

Recognizing Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2010 Dating back to the 1620s, the first Thanksgiving was organized in Plymouth, Mass., as an autumn harvest celebration feast between the Plymouth colonists and...

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Connecting Your Heart and Oral Health

Recognizing American Heart Month, February 2011 Many Americans keep their hearts healthy by exercising regularly and carefully watching their diets—eating in moderation those foods with sugar, starch,...

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Fighting Against High Cholesterol in Teens

Did you know that one out of every five American teenagers has a high level of unhealthy cholesterol that may increase their risk for heart disease? A report released in January 2010 by the U.S....

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The Hidden Costs of Smoking

Recognizing the 24th annual Great American Smokeout, November 17, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that more than 20 percent of Americans smoke. On average,...

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Don’t Let Chronic Stress Ruin Your Life

Stress. We have all felt it at different times in our lives. Stress can be a positive experience to help us get through tough situations, deadlines at school or work, health problems, or challenging...

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Employers Battle the Impact of Employee Obesity

Obesity is considered a top factor in lost productivity at American businesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of American adults and one-sixth of...

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