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caltonnutrition.com — “Experts estimate nearly 80 percent of us aren't getting enough magnesium in our diets, but warn agaist taking magnesium and calcium together” View full resource at caltonnutrition.com

Most Recently Shared on October 3, 2012 at 10:21 am By:

Carolyn Dean MD ND Doctor, Active Health Library, CAM, Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, and Physician

Childhood obesity could be a matter of taste | StarTribune.com

startribune.com — “Children and adolescents who are obese may have less sensitive taste buds than do kids of normal weight, according to new research” View full resource at startribune.com

Most Recently Shared on September 27, 2012 at 8:51 pm By:

Susan S Health Advocate

Childhood obesity could be a matter of taste: The taste buds of obese children might be less sensitive than thos... http://t.co/tOfp50D3

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Group: More than half in 39 states will be obese - Houston Chronicle

chron.com — “Apparently, yes, according to an advocacy group that predicts that by 2030 more than half the people in the vast majority of states will be obese. The report predicts 67 percent of that state's adults will be obese by 2030; that would be an astounding increase from Mississippi's current 35 percent obesity rate. The new projections were released Tuesday by Trust for America's Health with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Trust for America's Health regularly reports on obesity to ra” View full resource at chron.com

Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2012 at 3:45 pm By:

TexasHeartInstitute Hospital and Cardiology

Advocates against #obesity say 39 states' obesity rates will pass 50% by 2030. That's obese, not overweight. http://t.co/JVML21HX

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Surgery News - Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Retrospective Comparison |4211287

mdlinx.com — “Surgery Medical Article: Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Retrospective Comparison” View full resource at mdlinx.com

Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2012 at 10:01 am By:

Dr Subhas Gupta Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

#plasticsurgery Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Obese Typ... http://t.co/Ik7wgFT9

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The Health Mastery Café with Dr. Dave - Café Episode 11-Ecosystems, Change & Childhood Obesity | Hipcast

hipcast.com — “The Health Mastery Café with Dr. Dave - Café Episode 11-Ecosystems, Change & Childhood Obesity | Hipcast” View full resource at hipcast.com

Most Recently Shared on September 13, 2012 at 3:16 am By:

Dr. Dave Montgomery Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist

Ecosystems & Childhood Obesity on this episode of The Health Mastery Café http://t.co/rj17oND7

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Lose Weight Forever With Abiliti Implant as Obesity Cure: Health - SFGate

sfgate.com — “The product, made by IntraPace Inc. and called Abiliti, is the size of a half-inch stack of business cards and sends electrical pulses to the stomach to make people feel full with smaller meals. The implant, developed with investments from medical device makers Boston Scientific Corp. and Johnson & Johnson and others, has so far helped Falb lose 23 kilograms (51 pounds) since her surgery in March 2011. Obesity raises risks of diabetes and stroke, and costs the U.S. $147 billion a year in medical” View full resource at sfgate.com

Most Recently Shared on September 12, 2012 at 8:05 am By:

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Lose Weight Forever With Abiliti Implant as Obesity Cure: Health - San Francisco Chronicle: Lose Weig... http://t.co/oFFZL0W5 #MedDevice

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Louisianians pay high price for obesity rates - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports

wafb.com — “Obesity is not a new problem for Louisianans, and it's a condition we all know can lead to a host of related problems like diabetes and heart disease. If that isn't bad enough, those extra problems m” View full resource at wafb.com

Most Recently Shared on August 22, 2012 at 3:36 pm By:

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ICYMI: Louisianians pay high price for obesity rates via WAFB in Baton Rouge http://t.co/mdXcNPjO

9 months ago...

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Brains of Obese May Crave High-Calorie Foods More - Weight Loss Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “Finding might explain why overweight people stay that way, researchers suggest” View full resource at everydayhealth.com

Most Recently Shared on August 14, 2012 at 9:51 am By:

Everyday Health Health Site

It's not your fault you love cookies so much! Overweight people's brains actually crave high-fat foods: http://t.co/sK6v2SPi

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Few states require recommended physical education - Related Stories - SmartBrief for Nutritionists

smartbrief.com — “A study found that while physical education is recognized as important in preventing childhood obesity, just six states require the recommended amount of exercise for elementary-school students, and two do so at the middle-school level. No states mandate for high-school students the amount of PE re…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on July 11, 2012 at 7:20 pm By:

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#Timeforchange "6 states require physical education for grade school, 2 for middle-school. None for hi school." http://t.co/S3byD9wo

10 months ago...

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Soda taxes should be used to fight obesity: doctors | Pharma & Medical Devices | Scoop.it

scoop.it — “CHICAGO (Reuters) - America's largest physician organization recommended on Wednesday that taxes levied on sugar-sweetened sodas be used to fight the country's growing obesity crisis.But the policy statement...” View full resource at scoop.it

Most Recently Shared on June 20, 2012 at 7:24 pm By:

Rich Meyer Health Executive

Soda taxes should be used to fight obesity: doctors | @scoopit http://t.co/kh4D3jR2

11 months ago...

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Is When You Eat as Important as What You Eat? | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes

drsharma.ca — “Recently, a number of studies have looked at the impact of sleep deprivation, disruption of the sleep-wake cycle, and shifts in circadian rhythm on feeding” View full resource at drsharma.ca

Most Recently Shared on May 29, 2012 at 1:22 pm By:

Christopher Johnson Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Is When You Eat as Important as What You Eat? | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes http://t.co/Ik501qjc

12 months ago...

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Arena Pharma: FDA Panel Live Blog - TheStreet

thestreet.com — “Join TheStreet biotech columnist Adam Feuerstein as he provides live coverage of the FDA advisory panel reviewing Arena Pharma's obesity drug lorcaserin.” View full resource at thestreet.com

Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 5:44 pm By:

steve sternberg Health Communicator

Arena Pharma: FDA Panel Live Blog - TheStreet http://t.co/M148pC7t via @TheStreet

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Kids with cerebral palsy may benefit from video game play

eurekalert.org — “Like their healthy peers, children with disabilities may spend too much time in front of a video screen. For children with cerebral palsy (CP), this leads to an even greater risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders. Scientists have found that video games such as Nintendo's Wii offer an enjoyable opportunity to promote light to moderate physical activity in children with CP, and may have a role to play in rehabilitation therapy.” View full resource at eurekalert.org

Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 5:10 am By:

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AAAS Kids with cerebral palsy may benefit from video game play http://t.co/O9veduNV

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High Cholesterol Patient Education | High Triglycerides Guide

vitals.com — “Your patient education guide for reducing high cholesterol (hypercholetserolemia) levels. HDL, LDL and triglycerides explained.” View full resource at vitals.com