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Older Adults in the Workplace: A Win–Win

  My dad lived until he was 85 and, although he officially retired at 60, he managed a quarter century more of productive and rewarding work activity. Read More >

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Schools are the Right Place for a Healthy Start

  Schools are part of our communities and the right place for a healthy start. Our children spend the vast majority of their day at school, so schools play a critical role in all aspects of their lives and can shape lifelong healthy eating habits. Additionally, giving students access to healthy foods in school can Read More >

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First for Thirst: Increasing Access to Drinking Water

  What we drink can affect our health, and calories from drinks can add up quickly. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as regular sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, coffees and teas, and sports and energy drinks, are the largest source of added sugars and are major contributors of calories to Americans’ diets. Daily SSB intake is associated with Read More >

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Eating Patterns, Body Mass Index, and Food Deserts: Does It Matter Where We Live?

  By Samuel F. Posner, PhD Editor in Chief Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   One of the great pleasures of being the Editor in Chief of Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy Read More >

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