Obesity is still a big problem within our country, and now one of the medications prescribed for children could be a factor in their weight gain. Up to one-third of adolescents and children who took some of the common antipsychotic drugs for the first time became overweight or obese in as little as 11 weeks, which in turn raised their risk for diabetes and heart disease.
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Since New York issued a mandate in 2008 requiring fast food restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus, consumers have become more calorie conscious and are making better meal choices. The city is the first in the U.S. to have issued such a mandate.
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Most people acknowledge the importance of exercise, but many who have rigid schedules, tough work hours, and family obligations find it difficult to fit workouts into their routines. Some don’t have a gym nearby or cannot afford a membership, and others just find that it takes a backseat to other life responsibilities. But for those who work in an office environment, daily exercise is easier to accomplish that one may think.
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