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The Weight of the Nation

HBO is taking a hard look at the growing epidemic of obesity in a four-part documentary. It shows how two thirds of Americans are overweight, and half of them are obese — bringing with it catastrophic costs. We must do a better job being stewards of health. The good news is HBO is making this available to everybody to watch by online streaming! (Photo © saje – Fotolia.com)

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UMC Suggests Five Ways to Improve Clergy Health

An important aspect of stewardship is self care. Unfortunately, this area of stewardship is often neglected in the rostered leader’s busy life. Click here to read more, and while you’re at it pull on those walking shoes and log a few miles. (Photo by Gustty used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Prescription for Better Health

‘IT’S PERSONAL’ Blog As America’s percentage of overweight and obese people continues to rise, nutritionists and health care professionals tell us we need to eat better, reducing consumption of fatty and sugary processed foods, and increasing our intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, in Massachusetts and Maine doctors are “prescribing” vegetables for low-income… Read more»