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Emotional Well Being Plays Role in Weight Loss
(12/27/06)

Americans Engage in Unhealthy Behaviors to Manage Stress
(02/23/06)

Stress and Emotions Can Negatively Affect Heart Health
(01/26/06)

Certain Weight Control Behaviors May Precipitate Obesity among Adolescent Girls, Says New Study
(04/10/05)


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A prescription for exercise
(June 2007)

Low glucose levels compromise self-control
(April 2007)

Into the mouths of babes
(February 2006)

Body dissatisfaction affects ethnic-minority and white women alike
(September 2006)

Briefing promotes incorporating eating disorders into obesity legislation
(September 2005)

Researchers question validity of dieting measures
(April 2005)

Building a healthier country
(July/August 2004)

Protecting children from advertising
(June 2004)

Unhealthy behaviors cause approximately half of U.S. deaths
(May 2004)

Along with increased surgery, a growing need for support
(January 2004)

Walkable cities mean less obesity
(January 2004)

What's to blame for the surge in super-size Americans?
(January 2004)

Family-size portions for one
(January 2004)

Bringing more effective tools to the weight-loss table
(January 2004)

Teaming up to drop pounds
(January 2004)

Weighing in on fat bias
(January 2004)

How to be size-friendly
(January 2004)

Size-based discrimination may be hardest on children
(January 2004)

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