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Gardening with kids: Tips and advice for starting an active and healthy habit

For adults, gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities of summer. However, getting kids to enjoy the same activity may present challenges for some parents and caregivers. Several area experts offer advice and tips on making gardening a fun, healthy and rewarding summer activity for youth.

Tags: gardening, kids, screen time, We Can!, National Gardening Association, Hoai-Tran Bui, mike mcgrath

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Big-and-tall men: A commercial fit for you (Video)

Big-and-tall men know that being "larger than average" doesn't mean being built like a football player.

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How June Cleaver maintained a healthy weight

A new study gives women insights into how the number of hours they spend on house work might be affecting their waistlines.

Tags: weight, chores, housework, The New York Times, del walters

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Friends influence each other's weight

It's tough dieting and trying to lose weight. And research shows that close friends might not be helping the cause.

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Big changes coming to school lunches

As kids head back to school, their biggest changes may be in the cafeteria.

Tags: school lunches, Paula Wolfson, health,

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New dangers found in sugar and fast food

New information suggests that sugar and junk food can cause more damage, both mentally and physically, than previously considered.

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