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Seeing is Believing, and the Key to Good Health
CHICAGO, July 13, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — When it comes to their health, nearly 90 percent of Americans lack the literacy skills to understand basic medical information and instruction. Low literacy has been linked to poor health outcomes such as higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services.
Best Buy Welcomes Earvin “Magic” Johnson to Event Focusing on Health and Obesity Awareness
Best Buy is raising awareness and discussing tactics to address the obesity problem in our communities at an event featuring Earvin “Magic” Johnson in conversation with Chicago community and youth organization leaders.
A Host of Whole Grain Products Driving Sector’s Growth
Mintel and SPINS indicate that whole grain product innovations and sales to reach record highs in 2010 CHICAGO, Sept. 17 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — With obesity fears a constant concern, many are striving to eat better, seeking out affordable better-for-you food options.
Americans are still getting fatter, report finds
WASHINGTON (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Just when you thought Americans’ couldn’t get any fatter — we did. A study released Tuesday by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson…
When good intentions turn to disparaging obese children
(CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Twinkies. Fat slob.
First lady offers 70 goals to fight child obesity
WASHINGTON – Women could help reduce childhood obesity by maintaining a healthy weight when they become pregnant and by breast-feeding their babies, a government panel has found. The suggestions were among 70 recommendations in the panel’s report.
Report: Majority of Minnesotans Overweight or Obese
Face Barriers to Eating Better, Moving More Community, clinical settings can help encourage healthy changes EAGAN, Minn., May 6 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — A new report released today by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reveals new insights about Minnesota’s obesity problem among adults and obesity’s two preventable causes: physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. The report, “Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Minnesota: Addressing Root Causes of Obesity,” concludes that Minnesotans know they need to lose weight and many are trying, but individual attitudes and their surroundings are barriers to their success.
Fast food-loving Kuwaitis battle the bulge
(CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — In Kuwait, at family gatherings and social events, food is always at the top of the menu. Friends meet at restaurants two or three times a week and if you don’t want to go out, Western fast food chains like Burger King will deliver tasty, high-fat meals to your front door.
More Than Half of Philadelphians Support a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax, New Poll Finds
WASHINGTON, April 29 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — A new poll commissioned by the Campaign for Healthy Kids found that 55 percent of likely Philadelphia voters would support taxation equal to 2 cents per ounce on sugar-sweetened beverages if funding was dedicated to support programs to combat childhood obesity. “Childhood obesity is an epidemic in Philadelphia and across the country,” said Andrew Hysell, Project Director for the Campaign for Healthy Kids.
State public health director announces $3.1 million to reduce obesity and smoking in Illinois
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to improve public health SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, today announced Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million…
