health
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Rooting Out Sugar
Daily responsibilities and financial restraints often run parents into the arms of fast-food chains, pre-packaged dishes, and a reliance on…
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By the Numbers
Research in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that manufacturers add sugar to 74 percent of…
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Personal Connections to Wards 7 and 8 and Whitman-Walker’s Service to Community
Meet Andrè Eleazer, 53, and Michael T. Spencer, 42. Both Andrè and Michael grew up in the Washington, D.C., area,…
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Safeway’s Summer Secrets
Swimsuits, smoothies, road trips and barbecues all scream “summer!” Summer is also the best time to rediscover the produce and…
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Recent & Recommended Books on Sugar and Its Effects on the Body
Sugar consumption is suspected to play an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, fatty liver disease and…
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Bringing Equal Health to the African American Community
African Americans are more likely to die at early ages for all causes.
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A Guide to Aging Well
As we age, our bodies and minds need additional care. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with these…
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White Gold, Black Bodies and the Sugar Blues
The relationship between sugar and Black people remains incongruous at the best of times.
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Too Sweet to Be Seen
As Americans become more health-conscious, there is an illusion that healthier labels translate into healthier choices.
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Sweet Talk: Understanding the Language of Sweeteners on Labels
Americans cannot figure out whether to look at the ingredients or nutritional label to decide on a product.
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