Saturday, November 15, 2014

Obesity among American workers costs the nations billions in lost productivity


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Malay Mail Online

Obesity among American workers costs the nations billions in lost productivity
Obesity is associated with significant increases in absenteeism among American workers and costs the nation over $8 billion per year in lost ...
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Stuff.co.nz

Four-year obesity-buster plan
The funding bonanza to address the area's obesity problems will be targeted at changing the eating, smoking, drinking and exercise habits of many ...
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The Independent

World Diabetes Day: It's not just about obesity or a following sugar-free diet
World Diabetes Day: It's not just about obesity or a following sugar-free diet. Let's bust the myths surrounding diabetes and explain the importance of ...
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ConsumerAffairs

Fighting obesity is most effective when started early
"We know from prior studies that obesity in children is correlated with their likelihood of being obese when they are older," said study lead author Dr.
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The Week UK

Sugar blamed for UK obesity: how much is in our food?
As UK obesity increases, sugar is increasingly under attack. Experts want to banish sugary drinks for children and cut the current sugar guidelines for ...
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PBS NewsHour

Could coffee help prevent obesity's negative side effects?
Coffee consumption may help offset some of obesity's negative side effects, according to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceutical ...
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Exposure to tobacco smoke, roadway air pollution can contribute to obesity
"The potential for near-roadway air pollution to be among several factors contributing to the epidemic of obesity merits further investigation.".
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Geographer highlights postcode lottery over diabetes and obesity risk
Geographer highlights postcode lottery over diabetes and obesity risk. Professor involved in study to describe uses of Geographical Information ...
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Toronto Star

Why You Probably Can't Donate a Kidney Even If You Want To
Based on the criteria the Bleyers used, 15% of adults would be excluded due to obesity, 19% to hypertension, 12% to excessive alcohol use and 12% ...
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