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New York Soda Ban: Where Do You Stand?
This week, The New York City Health Board stirred up some major controversy by passing a measure that bans the sale of large sugary drinks within New York City. Here’s the deal with the ban; in New...
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Soda Facts: The Risks Behind Sugary Drinks
Last week, we wanted to know where you stood on the New York Soda Ban. After the post, our pals at EveryDay Health reached out and offered up an infographic that further illustrates the health risks...
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Anti-Obesity Ads: Controversial and Effective? Or Just Mean?
If you’re looking to stir up a heated debate, look no further than the subject of obesity in the United States. We’ll spare you the statistics, costs, and health issues associated with obesity; it’s in...
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Jet Fuel and Doctor Visits – What the Airline and Healthcare Industries Have...
In 1995, the average price of a domestic airline ticket was about $290. With that ticket, you got a complimentary meal, your bags flew for free, and you didn’t have to take your shoes off when you went...
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How Marketing Has an Impact on Children’s Health
Lots of us hate to admit it, but marketing has a huge impact on what we buy, eat, and how we live our lives. While marketing and advertising affects all of us, children are especially impressionable. A...
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New York Soda Ban Denied by Judge
In September, 2012, the New York City Health Board passed a measure that would ban the sale of large sugary drinks within New York City (New York Soda Ban: Where Do You Stand?). The ban was a huge win...
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Healthy Food Rebates: An Idea to Encourage Healthy Shopping
Unfortunately, eating healthfully and eating cheap don’t always go hand-in-hand. But nutrition is a vital piece of living a healthy life, and a new idea has started to surface to promote healthier...
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Local Food for Local Schools: How One School District is Delivering Healthy...
To flourish in the classroom, kids need to maintain a healthy diet. That’s a fact. Considering 46% of Oregon children are receiving free or reduced meals at school, it’s vital that we’re giving these...
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Guest Blogger: Health at Every Size
Today we welcome a guest post from Rosco of Oregon State University. Rosco attended a lecture by Dr. Linda Bacon about obesity myths and how we create alternative options that encourage better health...
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