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Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say

Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says

Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body

Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure...
... But too few doctors recommend it to their patients, study finds

Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say

Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players
Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds

Athletes’ Study Shows Pride, Shame Universal Behaviors
Whether sighted or blind, Olympic competitors displayed innate responses to winning, losing

Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle
Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds

Run for Your Life
Exercisers live longer and with fewer disabilities, study finds