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I’m Saying Boo Hoo to Honey Boo Boo!
By
Linda Mintle
It topped or tied the television ratings for both the republican and democratic conventions and also showed competitive numbers against the opening of the NFL season. The “it” is a new reality TV series that debuted during convention week. If you haven’t met Honey Boo Boo (nicknamed by her family), you will. She is TLC’s…
Is Obesity Contagious?
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Linda Mintle
The flu is contagious, yawning is contagious, but what about obesity? Can you catch it from your family or your friends? Actually YES ! Researchers at Harvard Medical School studied 12,000 people over a 32 year period and found that social connections impact your chance of gaining weight. If your spouse becomes obese, you have…
Are Weight Loss Drugs Worth the Risk?
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Linda Mintle
This week, another weight loss drug, Qsymia, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug is a combination of a stimulant (Phenetermine) and an anti-seizure medication called topiramate. The stimulant decreases appetite and the anit-seizure medication has the side effect of weight loss. This medication is approved for adults who have…
If You Give a CHILD a Cookie…
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Linda Mintle
A friendly elderly man brings cookies and candy to the Y every day. As soon as the children walk in the door, he offers the treats. Again, on the way out the door, the same treats are offered. And he makes it really hard to say NO. I’ve seen some of the children say NO…
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