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Chesapeake obesity

Raising money to help prevent childhood obesity

Neighborhoods | June 5, 2011 Kelley OberneJune 05, 2011
Childhood obesity is becoming more and more of a problem for our growing youth. Fortunately, in the Norfolk area, an organization is trying to do...
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In memory of mother: Shed those pounds with calcium part two

April 03, 2011 Health & Fitness | April 3, 2011 Sharon Oberne
As mentioned in part one, Mother would have enjoyed exercising and meeting other people at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center. She would have...
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In memory of mother: Shed those pounds

April 03, 2011 Health & Fitness | April 3, 2011 Sharon Oberne
Getting fit and losing weight in Norfolk, Virginia might be easier than what one may think. The Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center opened its...
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Family obesity contributed by the growth of fast food, part two

Health & Fitness | October 14, 2010 Sharon OberneOctober 14, 2010
The relationship between a nation's fast food consumption and its rate of obesity has not been definitively established through any long-term...
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Obesity in families contributed to the growth of fast food, part one

Health & Fitness | October 13, 2010 Sharon OberneOctober 13, 2010
EVERYONE HAS HEARD ABOUT FAST FOOD AND OBESITY...Here's an article to remind us about you are what you eat!It was the growth of the fast food...
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Soft drinks and obesity

Health & Fitness | October 5, 2010 Sharon OberneOctober 05, 2010
Recently, my husband had surgery and as I sat waiting for find out the results, I noticed several vending machines. All of the vending machines...
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Take a hard look at school lunch

Family & Parenting | September 23, 2010 Sharon OberneSeptember 23, 2010
Many school programs have made strides in offering delicious, wholesome lunches, even though many face harsh budget constraints. “I’ve...
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Childhood obesity is an epidemic threatening American children

Family & Parenting | September 21, 2010 Sharon OberneSeptember 21, 2010
Childhood obesity has been declared an epidemic threatening American children, and first lady Michelle Obama has tried to make improving school...
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Kick the sugar habit part five

Health & Fitness | July 20, 2010 Sharon OberneJuly 20, 2010
56. High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion.9057. High sugar consumption of...
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Poor food choices may lead to cavities in baby teeth and obesity

Family & Parenting | July 15, 2010 Sharon OberneJuly 15, 2010
The increased consumption of sugary drinks might be linked torising rates of cavities in very young children, as well as obesity, aU.S. study has...
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