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Adult-Onset Diabetes Slows Mental Functioning in Several Ways, with Deficits Appearing Early
(01/05/09)

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internal APA resources
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You don't have to knock yourself out to feel good

Mind/body health: obesity

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Monitor on Psychology
Ear infections: A surprising link to obesity
(October 2008)

Addressing America’s big, fat problem
(October 2008)

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A Meta-Analytic Review of Obesity Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescents: The Skinny on Interventions That Work 
(September 2006)

Psychological and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity Onset in Adolescent Girls: A Prospective Study 
(April 2005)

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CDC: Overweight and obesity

American Heart Association: Managing your weight

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