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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 2006

Page

23

Religious Media Use Linked to Higher Obesity in Women

A Purdue University study of 2,500 people from 1986 to 1994 finds women drawn to religious TV, books, and radio 14 percent more likely to be obese than nonparticipants. Frequent churchgoers among women showed lower obesity risk than those who rarely attend. Among men, obesity tied to reliance on religious support during hardship.

Journal Scientific Study of Purdue University

Hypertension linked to longer work weeks study shows

A study of 24 305 employees finds 40 hours a week raises hypertension risk by 14 percent compared with shorter hours. Those working 41 to 50 hours see a 17 percent rise and those with longer hours 29 percent. Clerical and unskilled workers show higher rates than professionals.

Testosterone levels linked to higher mortality risk in men

A study of 858 men average age 62 shows 20 percent with normal testosterone die in about four years versus 25 percent with mixed readings and 35 percent with low levels. Excluding early deaths lowers the low testosterone risk from 88 percent to 68 percent higher than normal. Gazette wires

Archives of Internal Medicine

Cooking Class Aims to Build Healthy Habits in Kids

Nutrition educator Flora Washington guides 10 and 11 year old students at Blaney Elementary School in Kershaw County South Carolina as they prepare a fruit bowl. The lesson emphasizes skills and behaviors to curb childhood obesity and cites Clemson University research on lifelong weight management.

Flora Washington Alyssa Staples Randi Ray Kimberly Branch Blaney Elementary School Elgin S.C Czerne M. Reid McClatchy Olumbia Kershaw County Katherine Cason Clemson University Blaney

Honey Lime Fruit Toss by Fifth Grade Students

Fifth grade students prepared a Honey Lime Fruit Toss for a kids page display. The activity showcases simple culinary prep and fruit pairing, highlighting teamwork and classroom learning.

We Can! Healthful Habits For Families From NIH

NIH promotes We Can! Ways to Enhance Children Activity and Nutrition. Cook healthier at home by substituting high fat ingredients and methods. Make family time active with bike rides, hikes, sports and games. Increase daily activity after meals and limit screen time. Learn more at NIH obesity site.

National Institutes of Health We Can Nhibi.nih

Pets Grow Fat Alongside Owners in Obesity Trend

Veterinarians warn 30 to 50 percent of dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Owners must monitor weight, control portions, and increase exercise. Recommendations include regular weigh-ins, portioned meals, and gradual 1 to 2 percent weekly weight loss with daily walks for dogs and fed activities for cats.

Scott Alan Brown University of Georgia Brown Marty Becker Three Rivers Press Becker

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