Posts Tagged ‘obesity’

Lincoln University Repeals Controversial Health Requirement

Written on 22 Dec, 2009 at 11:51 in Business News | viewed 814 times | 1 Comment

After Lincoln University received widespread media attention and negative criticism, faculty voted this month to repeal a policy that required students with a Body Mass Index of 30 or above to take a fitness class in order to graduate.... (Continue reading)

High Healthcare Costs Linked to Preventable Diseases

Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 13:06 in Business News | viewed 401 times | 0 Comments

Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise are contributing to an epidemic of chronic, preventable diseases that are alarming for the future health of the nation and for African Americans in particular, according to a new report.... (Continue reading)

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