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10 Reasons Why Obesity Is NOT About Gluttony and SlothThere continues to be a belief within our popular culture that obesity is the simple result of eating too much and exercising too little (if at all). Sadly, many people still point the finger at obese folks for their circumstances without realizing the true facts about obesity. From experiencing verbal abuse from strangers on the […]
Kathi Cameron, MA, RCC
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Loneliness as Dangerous as Obesity, Study SuggestsJust how taxing is loneliness? A new study explores that question and finds it can be just as dangerous as obesity. The study, which was carried out by a research team under Brigham Young University professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad, found that consistently feeling lonely can have a negative impact on health. Overall, researchers found that chronic […]
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Experts Slam International Response to Growing Obesity Crisis
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Should Obesity Be Considered a Disability?
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Obesity Cuts Years From Our Lives, Report Suggests
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Managing Obesity
Emily Lockhart
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Causes of Obesity
Emily Lockhart
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What is Obesity?
Emily Lockhart