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GFB Podcast: Dr. Doug Weir

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Dale Goldhawk

Dr. Doug Weir, President of the Ontario Medical Association, announces new recommendations to fight back against childhood obesity.

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OVERWEIGHT TEENS MAY HAVE SHRINKING BRAINS

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jane Brown

Here’s another reason to encourage our teens to make healthy food choices.  Growing waistlines may be associated with shrinking brains in teenagers. A study of 110 American teenagers found those with metabolic syndrome scored lower on math and spelling tests … read more

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OBESITY AND MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTED

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jane Brown

It seems addressing mental health when treating obesity and its related conditions is not just helpful — but essential. Experts argue obesity shares many of the same physical causes and long-term effects as mental illness and the two conditions often exacerbate … read more

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Arya Sharma

Posted on January 16, 2012 by zumzum

Goldhawk Fights Back: Dr. Arya Sharma is the Director of the Canadian Obesity Network. It’s his contention that family doctors have not been well-trained to deal with their overweight patients.… read more

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