Healthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor
Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County...
View ArticleWeight loss for a big prize - is it a gimmick?
If you’ve ever thought about losing weight, it helps to have a prize, as 1,400 people in Pierce County can tell you. They’re in a contest that ends this week – similar to TV’s Biggest Loser reality...
View ArticleWatch out: Half of Washington residents could be obese
Washington state is not immune from America’s obesity epidemic. A new study looking at where the trends are headed on weight-gain shows half the population headed for obesity by the year 2030....
View ArticleDo calorie-counts on menus reduce the urge to super-size it?
If you tend to ignore the calorie listings on menus, you’re not alone. The extra info at King County restaurants is proving of limited value in the fight against obesity. On the other hand, some...
View ArticleHealthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor
Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County...
View ArticleWeight loss for a big prize - is it a gimmick?
If you’ve ever thought about losing weight, it helps to have a prize, as 1,400 people in Pierce County can tell you. They’re in a contest that ends this week – similar to TV’s Biggest Loser reality...
View ArticleWatch out: Half of Washington residents could be obese
Washington state is not immune from America’s obesity epidemic. A new study looking at where the trends are headed on weight-gain shows half the population headed for obesity by the year 2030....
View ArticleDo calorie-counts on menus reduce the urge to super-size it?
If you tend to ignore the calorie listings on menus, you’re not alone. The extra info at King County restaurants is proving of limited value in the fight against obesity. On the other hand, some...
View ArticleShould the Washington PTA be partnering with McDonald's?
When you think healthy eating for kids, you might not picture a Happy Meal. But local McDonald’s franchises and the Washington PTA are teaming up to encourage kids to make healthy diet choices. That’s...
View ArticleHealthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor
Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County...
View ArticleWeight loss for a big prize - is it a gimmick?
If you’ve ever thought about losing weight, it helps to have a prize, as 1,400 people in Pierce County can tell you. They’re in a contest that ends this week – similar to TV’s Biggest Loser reality...
View ArticleWatch out: Half of Washington residents could be obese
Washington state is not immune from America’s obesity epidemic. A new study looking at where the trends are headed on weight-gain shows half the population headed for obesity by the year 2030....
View ArticleDo calorie-counts on menus reduce the urge to super-size it?
If you tend to ignore the calorie listings on menus, you’re not alone. The extra info at King County restaurants is proving of limited value in the fight against obesity. On the other hand, some...
View ArticleShould the Washington PTA be partnering with McDonald's?
When you think healthy eating for kids, you might not picture a Happy Meal. But local McDonald’s franchises and the Washington PTA are teaming up to encourage kids to make healthy diet choices. That’s...
View ArticleStudy: Residents of walkable areas don't always walk more
Having a walkable neighborhood has become a hot selling point for real estate. It’s also supposed to be better for your health — if it gets you out moving» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHealth mystery: Wash. bucks national trend, now less active
There’s some truth to Washington’s image as a mecca for the physically active. When it comes to exercise, several counties in the state rank in the top 50» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleYouth Obesity Drops in King County For The First Time In Years
After years of flat rates, obesity among adolescents significantly dropped in King County between 2010 and 2012. Public health authorities credit...» E-Mail This
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