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Malnutrition, another form of hunger | Gustafson
September is hunger awareness month. We are not talking about the developing world where food shortages have long…
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Not your mother’s supermarket | Gustafson
For generations, food shopping in America was the easiest thing to do. One stop at almost any supermarket…
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For weight loss, the right kind of support can be critical | Gustafson
Addressing weight issues, especially when it involves others like family, friends or co-workers, is always a delicate matter.…
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Breakfast – yes or no? | Gustafson
Many followers of healthy eating and lifestyle habits, myself included, get confused every so often over seemingly contradictory…
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Report: More attention must be paid to obesity prevention | Gustafson
The United States government does not enough to prevent obesity and obesity-related illnesses, according to a report by…
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Childhood obesity rates decrease slightly in some parts of the country | Gustafson
For the first time in many years we are seeing some progress in the fight against childhood obesity…
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Growing up with a poor body image | Gustafson
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) leadership has announced that it will ban obese members from participating in…
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Don’t just sit there, it’s not healthy | Gustafson
Health experts have long warned that a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to a number of diseases and even…
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For low-income families, healthy choices are no easy choices | Gustafson
In 2008, Congress authorized a test project to determine whether increasing monetary incentives would improve the eating habits…
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Don’t waste those ‘later years’ in life | Gustafson
Time flies, whether we have fun or not. Time also seems to pass more quickly as we age.
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The ‘slow’ diet | Gustafson
The Mediterranean diet is praised by its proponents as one of the healthiest eating styles around. Dominated by…
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A few large meals versus frequent small snacks – which is better for weight control? | Gustafson
As a child, my mother taught me many popular sayings. One of them was: "Eat breakfast like a…
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Obesity crisis spreads to other countries – similar causes as in the U.S. | Gustafson
Officially, the United States has no longer the heaviest population in the world. Mexico does now.
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Act your age when exercising | Gustafson
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit China and spend some time in Beijing. One…
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In the fight against obesity, even framing the right message can be challenging | Gustafson
As obesity rates continue to rise rapidly in the United States and many other countries, health experts wonder…
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Vegetarians may have longer life spans than meat eaters, study suggests | Gustafson
It is common knowledge that eating healthy is conducive to our wellbeing, including our natural aging process. But…
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The healthiest places to live in the U.S. | Gustafson
How healthy you are depends largely on the diet and lifestyle choices you make. It also matters how…
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Eating barbecued foods may increase cancer risk; take precautions | Gustafson
Barbecuing in the backyard during the summer months is a celebrated tradition in millions of American households. Putting…
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Your fruits and vegetables may not be as healthy as you think | Gustafson
"Eat your fruits and vegetables" is not only your mother's advice for your nutritional health but also the…
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Why taking vacations is important for your health | Gustafson
Memorial Day weekend used to be the traditional kickoff for summer getaways. But for millions of Americans, going…