After going up for the past 25 years, the percentage of American children who are overweight or obese has stopped rising, according to a new study. So, does this mean there’s an end in sight for the childhood obesity epidemic?
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Consumer Reports (CR) just reviewed the Wii Fit. CR had 10 women and five men ages 24 to 69 try out some of the Wii Fit exercise games. So, is it worth all the fuss?

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Do you try to eat healthy when you eat out? Scan the menu for the meals that show you how many calories and how much fat you’re getting? Turns out you may be getting way more of both than you think.
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Obesity discrimination: it’s going up in the U.S., it’s worse for women, and it’s almost as common as racial discrimination, according to two new reports.

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Are nuts fattening? In small amounts, nuts can be part of a healthy weight-loss program. Nuts are high in calories and fat, but most have healthy fats.

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I gotta admit – the songs are stuck in my head. And that’s exactly what “Skinny Songs” songwriter, Heidi Roizen, wants. Because with her lyrics on your mind, you’re bound to stick to your weight loss goals. There’s the love song she wrote to her skinny jeans, the tune about how determination can turn you [...]

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How tough do you think it’s going to be to curb the obesity epidemic? A leading researcher thinks governments are going to have to take similar actions as they did to fight smoking. I definitely think the critical word here is action.
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Does eating after 8 really make you gain weight? Does it really matter what time of day you eat? These are common questions about diet and weight gain. So, what’s the truth?

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Here’s another reason to make sure your kids are active - a new study finds breast cancer risk later in life is lower in teenagers who exercise - even starting as early as age 12 can protect them when they get older.
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Creamy Coolwich from NabiscoWorld.com

Are you looking for a frozen treat that has less than 100 calories and is easy to make? How does just two ingredients sound? That’s all it takes to make this Creamy Coolwich from NabiscoWorld.com - enjoy!
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