http://kuow.org en http://kuow.org/post/do-you-want-government-all-your-junk-food <p>Over 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Most of us can agree that’s high. But we don’t agree how to fix it, nor can we agree on who is responsible for the problem. Is it time for the government to step in and step up food regulation in the United States? Ross Reynolds and Dr. William Hallman discuss the challenges facing out food system when it comes to advertising, warning labels and regulation.</p><p> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:43:29 +0000 The Conversation With Ross Reynolds 10393 at http://kuow.org http://kuow.org/post/how-healthy-seattle <p>What is well-being? How do you measure it? And how do Seattle and Washington state measure up in terms of healthy behaviors and happy outlook?</p><p>Ross Reynolds talked to Dr. Carter Coberley, vice president of Health Research and Outcomes at Healthways Center in Franklin, Tennessee, about a social-measurement index that goes beyond the gross domestic product or the Dow Jones Industrial average.</p><p> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:10:07 +0000 Amber Cortes 9460 at http://kuow.org How Healthy Is Seattle? http://kuow.org/post/new-science-center-interactive-exhibit-focuses-wellness <p></p><p>Most science exhibits focus on animals, robots or body parts. But a new exhibit at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center focuses on wellness. The goal is to help kids understand how the choices they make affect their overall health.</p><p><br> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:49:17 +0000 Ruby de Luna 4306 at http://kuow.org New Science Center Interactive Exhibit Focuses On Wellness