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Obesity

Irish Could Be Europe's Fattest People by 2030

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Anew study conducted by the World Health Organization and the UK Health Forum has issued a dire prediction of the obesity rates in Europe, with Ireland predicted to become the fattest country in Europe by 2030. The study found that 90 percent of Irish men and 84 percent of Irish women would be classified as overweight or obese by then. A lack of exercise and a diet high in … [Read more...] about Irish Could Be Europe's Fattest People by 2030

Promoting Health and Philanthropy

By Dave Aldrich, Contributor
August / September 2013

August 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Mary McFadden and her husband Larry Stifler were well ahead of the curve in recognizing the need to combat obesity, which is at an epidemic level in the U.S. In 1983, Stifler founded the Boston-based Health Management Resources (HMR), offering clinic-based and at-home diet options, and integrating calorie-controlled meal replacements with healthy lifestyle behavior. It was a … [Read more...] about Promoting Health and Philanthropy

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