Junk food tax? Yes. Mexico will now levy a 5 percent tax on calorie-dense foods. The point is to curb obesity. Gum will be taxed 16 percent. Though why specifically gum as it's not food. There's some dispute as to which country, Mexico or the U.S., is the fattest. But both tip the scales at over 32 percent overweight. Juvenile obesity and related illnesses are escalating. Juvenile diabetes, hypertension, health and liver disease, cholesterol problems--kids are getting these younger and younger. Here are some impacts taxing low nutrition food might have on obesity.Will a Junk Food Tax Cut Obesity? A Weighty QuestionJunk Food Tax to Cut Obesity
Junk food tax? Yes. Mexico will now levy a 5 percent tax on calorie-dense foods. The point is to curb obesity. Gum will be taxed 16 percent. Though why specifically gum as it's not food. There's some dispute as to which country, Mexico or the U.S., is the fattest. But both tip the scales at over 32 percent overweight. Juvenile obesity and related illnesses are escalating. Juvenile diabetes, hypertension, health and liver disease, cholesterol problems--kids are getting these younger and younger. Here are some impacts taxing low nutrition food might have on obesity.Will a Junk Food Tax Cut Obesity? A Weighty Question
How I Am Trying to Break My Habit of Staying Up too Late
I have been staying up too late at night and having trouble getting up in the morning. My husband works nights and I miss him. After the kids go to bed I read or watch TV or play on Facebook, way too late. Here's how I'm breaking that habit.* One thing at a time. I've been working on breaking other bad habits--overspending, overeating, depression, anger. I can only deal with one major issue at a time, can only deal with one bad habit at a time. We got $22,000 in debt and I got that paid off in 2010. I had some health issues that I've found some treatment for--cholesterol, arthritis, pre-diabetes, sleep apnea. I was able to lose 88 pounds--only 12 left to goal weight. So now I can turn my attention to staying up late. How I Am Breaking Bad Stay Up Late Habit
How I Ease Menopause Heart Palpitations, Nerves
Did you read Judy Blume "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret" back in the day. Remember the famous line "I got it!" Adolescent girls were in a competition to see who got their periods first.Well, 37 years later, I am the other end of menstruation--menopause. I don't got it. Menopause ain't for sissies. Here's how I tame the heart palpitations, irritability and jitteriness. And guys, listen up. Because more than likely you've got a female in your life. She needs your support and you need coping tips.How I Tame Menopause Heart Palpitations, Jitteriness
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