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Over the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. Why is this cause for alarm? Obese youth are more likely to have high blood pressure or high cholesterol and are more likely to be obese as adults, putting...

The often-quoted phrase “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” is a perfect frame of mind for New Year’s resolutions. It’s exciting to think of being at the end of a “thousand mile journey”—whether it’s to lose weight, quit smoking...

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Each year we see a rise and fall of food trends that range from the new “it” foods and ingredients to social issues. So far in 2016 we’ve seen three top trends—functional foods, reducing food waste, and a rise of vegan foods— that helped to shape the...

With family gatherings, parties, and the rotating plate of cookies at work, it’s hard not to gain weight over the holidays. The truth is, most people do gain about 1-2 pounds by the end of the season. So what’s the big deal? Instead of returning to our...