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by Hillary Crosley onMarch 15, 2013
New York's plan might create healthier choices for black consumers, so why fight it?
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by Dream Hampton onMarch 3, 2013
Ebony contributor dream hampton's father and stepfather died of heart attacks that could have been prevented with a better diet. To combat unhealthy eating habits among the next generation, she's tackling the issue with MomsRising.org.
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by Aisha I. Jefferson onNovember 12, 2012
With changes in its NCAA conference and student-health issues, the reasons to ditch sports were clear.
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November 8, 2012
Your Take: Health literacy for all trumps an athletics program for a few, the school's president says.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 11, 2012
The city's approach has managed to reduce rates of obesity among schoolchildren, with impressive results among African-American boys.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 2, 2012
We spoke about fast food and black obesity to Greg Watson, who is tasked with making the chain's menu healthier.
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by Demetria L. Lucas onSeptember 27, 2012
Ask Demetria: If your girl has put on weight, work together to return to a healthy, loving place.
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by Elon James White onAugust 29, 2012
Byron Hurt's film Soul Food Junkies encourages blacks to eat cultural delicacies in moderation.
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by Lynette Holloway onAugust 22, 2012
In a city hit hard by the recession, here's how to exercise and eat well without spending a fortune.
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August 13, 2012
Uncover the best tips for living healthy in America's largest metropolitan areas.
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