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No appetite for supersize soda ban in South Florida
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsWrote my Sunday print column about whether New York City's looming ban on supersized sodas in certain eateries would spark a similar movement in South Florida. Fortunately, it seems there's no appetite for any such thing among the South Florida......Tags: McDonald's, Michael Bloomberg, Obesity, New York City, Diabetes
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Obese Drivers at High Risk in Cars
KickingTiresA new study by the Emergency Medicine Journal finds that overweight drivers are between 20 and 80 times more likely to die in car crashes than individuals with a "normal" body mass index below 30. As if we needed more......Tags: Body Mass Index, Heart Disease, Disasters and Accidents, Medical Research, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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'Reinventing Fire': How the Automobile Fits Into the Future of Energy
KickingTiresWhat if someone told you there will soon be cars on the market that get 125 to 240 mpg? What if that same person told you it's possible to phase out oil entirely by 2050 and run a 158% larger......Tags: Business, Weight Loss, Services and Shopping, Volkswagen, Boeing Co.
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Childhood obesity summit livecast
Dining@LargeStarring!Dominque Dawes, Carla Hall ("Top Chef All Stars"*) and Sam Kass, White House assistant chef and senior policy advisor for healthy food initiatives Special unexpected guest star: Bob Ehrlich! Here's the link to the livestream, which starts Tuesday...Tags: Healthy Diet, Obesity, Television, Physical Conditions, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
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'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution:' Attack of the killer tomato?
Reality CheckGuest blogger Amanda here:I'm back with more observations and recaps from episode two of "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," in which Oliver's back for more punishment dished out by Los Angeles administrators.--When the episode begins, the earnest Oliver is...Tags: Los Angeles, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Physical Conditions, Health and Safety at School, Diabetes
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Dietary Guidelines -- the salt people are wounded
Dining@LargeThe 2010 Dietary Guidelines for America, "the federal government's evidence-based* nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Event Planning, Overweight, Obesity, Physical Conditions
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BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe: First Look
KickingTiresLooks like: The new 5 Series lost a couple of doors Defining characteristics: Skinny dual exhausts on an otherwise overweight design Ridiculous features: An interior design that mimics Lexus??? RX Chance of being mass-produced: This is undoubtedly what...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Interior Design, House and Home, Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles
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Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Porsche Cayenne
KickingTiresFor 2011, the Porsche Cayenne has been completely redesigned, which is the first time since it debuted in 2003. The SUV is now faster and more fuel efficient, a testimony to the new Cayenne???s 400 pounds of weight loss. The......Tags: SUVs and Crossovers, Luxury Vehicles, Sports Cars
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Lower demand might be catalyst to solve problems with chicken jerky treats
My Pet WorldQ: Our dog got really sick eating chicken jerky about six months ago. At that time, our veterinarian confirmed that it was very likely the jerky made her ill. Our veterinary bill was over $2,500! The treat manufacturer never replied to our email or...Tags: Pets, Overweight, Brooklyn Heights, Buffalo Grove, Product Recalls
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Interview: Jillian Michaels is not here to shout at you
What’s it like to go out to eat with Jillian Michaels, the drill sergeant-like trainer on NBC’s weight loss reality TV series “The Biggest Loser” — known for getting in the faces of the show’s overweight contestants?...
Tags: Jillian Michaels, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Overweight, Television, Weight Loss
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The working equation: Move more, eat less
You finally decide to get off the couch and start an exercise program. You faithfully go to the gym, walk in the neighborhood, swim, bike — whatever — and your weight stays stubbornly the same.
Or, even worse, you put on a few pounds....Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight Loss
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Getting paid to get fit
Being fit can do more than help you lose weight. In today's workplace, it can even put money in your pocket. "Studies have shown that financial incentives are great tools for weight loss," said Jimmy Fleming, co-founder of HealthyWage, a purveyor of...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Media Industry, Weight Loss, Personal Service
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|Blog| Baltimore Sun
Apr 20, 2011
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Sep 20, 2010
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May 31, 2012
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May 10, 2013
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Dec 14, 2011
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Apr 30, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
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