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Paula Deen Gets Some Flack, Some Applause

Paula Deen has gone public, confirming reports that she was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago. Reports first surfaced in The National Enquirer in April of 2010, but she decided she was going to keep the diagnosis "close to her chest" till she figured out some things. I guess one of those "things" was the need to reckon with the diagnosis and... Read moreChevron
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Weight Loss When Eating is Your Job: Restaurant Critic Loses Weight

Imagine being a restaurant critic with all the justified eating that goes along with that professional title and....being diagnosed with diabetes!!  Clearly the disease does not skip over someone who is over eating and overindulging in less than stellar quality food (from a health perspective) even if it is their profession that forces them... Read moreChevron
posted 10/04/2010, comments (0)|
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Secrets to a Longer Life: Start By Controlling Weight

Time magazine recently devoted an issue to living longer. Showcased in the article were a group of individuals over age 100, in other words centenarians, and their habits had some commonalities. Most walked or exercised most days of the week and were also active during the day. Most did have treats and wine, but sprinkled through the week, not... Read moreChevron
posted 08/30/2010, comments (0)|
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Higher Income Doesn't Guarantee a Healthy Lifestyle

According to a recent New York Times article, Qatar is a "land of big numbers." Some of those numbers refer to gross national product and natural gas reserves.  Some of those numbers refer to prevalence of chronic health conditions: obesity, diabetes.  Among the natives who live in Qatar, the rates of obesity and diabetes seem to relate... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
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Jeff Garlin Talks About His Weight Problem

Jeff Garlin is a well-known stand-up comedian and comedic actor.  He currently stars in Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO and his character is often berated by a wife, who thinks he's just too fat.  Garlin attests to the fact that in his personal life, he has a daily struggle with food.  According to a recent New York Times article, he... Read moreChevron
posted 04/15/2010, comments (0)|

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