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Wendy Everett and Paul S. Grogan

The recession is making us sick

By Wendy Everett and Paul S. Grogan
July 2, 2009

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"Recession obesity" is the term du jour for the unhealthy side effects of people who lose their jobs and health insurance, then drop their gym memberships, delay medical care, and eat cheaper but less healthy meals. But it doesn't have to be this way. (Full article: 725 words)

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