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Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off
Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds

Weekends Tough on the Diet
Saturday can be toughest for those trying to drop pounds, study finds

Studies Link Circadian Rhythm, Metabolism, Longevity to One Protein
New molecular clock component ties all three together, researchers say

Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes
Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs

Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims

U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

Children Move Less as They Get Older
By age 15, amount of daily exercise drops by about two-thirds, study finds

Surfing to a Higher Weight
Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows

Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility
Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find