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Where’s the sodium? There’s too much in many common foods.

About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.
(From CDC)

Where’s the sodium? There’s too much in many common foods.

Political Cartoon: “Feelin’ Lucky?” By Steve Kelley, New Orleans Times-Picayune
(From Kaiser Health News)

Political Cartoon: “Feelin’ Lucky?” By Steve Kelley, New Orleans Times-Picayune

(From Kaiser Health News)

From the American Cancer  Society.

Dec 2
The Smokers’ Surcharge

Some corporations are charging employees penalties for smoking, being overweight or falling short of other health goals. (From The New York Times)
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The Smokers’ Surcharge

Some corporations are charging employees penalties for smoking, being overweight or falling short of other health goals. (From The New York Times)

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Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Cause
(from The New York Times)

Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Cause

(from The New York Times)

The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) commissioned this video loop that plays in dermatologist offices around Canada. The video material offers helpful tips and information on being sun safe, as well as other information about skin cancer.

The video content had to be readable from a distance, since the audience could be sitting anywhere in the waiting room, and engaging enough for viewers to read the content. Simple motion graphics content over imagery was used to accomplish this. Both English and French versions were produced.  (From Fire and Light Media Group)