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overweight

Researchers suspect cancer, obesity link

People who stay slim throughout life may reduce the likelihood of developing cancer.

What’s the ideal pregnancy weight?

Excess weight puts mom and baby at risk, obstetrician says, and half of moms-to-be start their pregnancy already weighing too much.

Weight-loss surgery may boost survival

Study concludes overall death risk dropped 57 percent.

‘Obese’ may not always equal unhealthy

Researchers warn against using body size as sole measure of good health, but other experts cite risks of too much weight.

Have heart problems? Watch the protein

Bacon and eggs are yummy, but diets rich in animal protein have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes.

Year of Transformation winner to be revealed at Day of Dance

In January 2014, Nicole Smith was chosen to be a leader of wellness in Newaygo County as Tamarac’s Year of Transformation winner.