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Even a small reduction in U.S. obesity rate would generate major savings, report

Even a small reduction in U.S. obesity rate would generate major savings, report

Cut the growth in rates of obesity by just 1 percent a year over the next two decades, and you’ll slice health costs by $85 billion. Keep obesity rates at their current levels – which is well below a 33 percent increase being projected — save nearly $550 billion.

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May 8, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
10 foods account for 40% of salt in your diet

10 foods account for 40% of salt in your diet

Nine in 10 U.S. adults eat too much sodium. Most of it comes from common restaurant or grocery store items. Top sources of sodium in our diet? — Cold cuts, pizza, of course, but bread?

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February 8, 2012 | By | Reply More
Five-year campaign seeks to use prevention to cut heart disease

Five-year campaign seeks to use prevention to cut heart disease

The 5-year Million Hearts Campaign hopes to help millions of Americans improve their heart health by preventing and treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and tobacco use.

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February 7, 2012 | By | Reply More
Health exhibit coming to Science Center in 2012

Health exhibit coming to Science Center in 2012

Professor Wellbody’s Academy of Health & Wellness will bring guests of all ages into the imaginative world of Professor Wellbody, demonstrating how personal choices can positively affect our health and well-being.

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January 26, 2012 | By | Reply More
Small steps to big health change

Small steps to big health change

Want to lose weight? Quit smoking? Get fit? It can be done, but you’re more likely to reach your goals if you take a slow, step-by-step approach, experts say.

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January 13, 2012 | By | Reply More
Video: Healthy holiday drinks by Swedish’s Chef Eric Eisenberg

Video: Healthy holiday drinks by Swedish’s Chef Eric Eisenberg

Chef Eric Eisenberg, executive chef at Swedish Medical Center, has come up with some healthy holiday drinks to help those watching their weight get through the season’s celebrations.

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The health of Hispanics often worsens the longer they live in the U.S.

The health of Hispanics often worsens the longer they live in the U.S.

After 20 years of U.S. residency, rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity rise sharply for Hispanic immigrants.

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Excess weight in young adulthood predicts shorter lifespan

Excess weight in young adulthood predicts shorter lifespan

Being heavy in young adulthood can lead to earlier death, even if a person loses weight later.

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Just what is ‘gluten-free’?

Just what is ‘gluten-free’?

Consumers with celiac disease must avoid gluten—proteins found in baked goods made with wheat and some other grains. For those not sensitive to gluten, there’s no health benefit to a gluten-free diet.

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August 2, 2011 | By | Reply More
Washington state’s obesity rate more than doubles over 20 years

Washington state’s obesity rate more than doubles over 20 years

The percentage of adults in Washington state who are obese has more than doubled over the past two decades from 10 percent to more than 26 percent — and two-thirds, 62 percent, are either obese or overweight.

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Many obese Mexican-Americans not advised on diet and exercise by doctors

Many obese Mexican-Americans not advised on diet and exercise by doctors

Why don’t physicians provide counseling to obese patients? — lack of financial incentives, lack of adequate training in weight management and counseling and language barriers.

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Most primary care physicians don’t address patients’ weight

Most primary care physicians don’t address patients’ weight

Fewer than half of primary care physicians for adults talk to their patients about diet, exercise and weight management consistently.

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