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More Big News on Obesity, Dumped DNA’s Role in Depression and Staying Well at Hotels

Written by CHC Wellbeing | Sep 14, 2018 2:00:00 PM

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Obesity Rates Now Top 35 Percent in 7 States 
CBS News

Obesity rates now top 35 percent in seven states. Meanwhile, no state is showing noticeable improvements year over year, says a new report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Brain’s Dumped DNA May Lead to Stress, Depression 
Scientific American

New research suggests genetic waste material from the mitochondria can trigger an immune response throughout the body, opening the population up to a host of serious medical challenges.

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Luxury Hotels Carve Out Wellness Enclaves for Health-Conscious Travelers 
Forbes

Hotels are getting more serious about helping travelers take wellness on the road with new offerings aimed at health-conscious execs.

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