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Talking turkey... Benjamin Franklin, who proposed the turkey as the official United States’ bird, was dismayed when the bald eagle was chosen over the turkey. Franklin wrote to his daughter, referring to the eagle’s “bad moral character." Obese kids’ artery plaque similar to middle-aged adults The plaque buildup in the neck arteries of obese children or those with high cholesterol is similar to levels in middle-aged adults. Using ultrasound images, researchers equated the “vascular age” to be 45 years old in these children. Obese children who have high triglycerides are the most likely to have prematurely aging arteries; these children should be treated as high risk for cardiovascular disease, researchers concluded. Early Weight Loss Reaps Long-term Benefits for Type-2 Diabetes Early Weight Loss Reaps Long-term Benefits for Type-2 Diabetes Poll: Women bear brunt of nation’s stress When asked about the recent financial crisis, almost half of Americans say that they are increasingly stressed about their ability to provide for their family’s basic needs. Is Your Pantry Suffering from Sticker Shock? “Eating well and spending less are not mutually exclusive,” commented Ann Albright, PhD, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association. “In fact, healthier foods can actually save you money by reducing portion sizes and buying fewer high-calorie, high-priced foods.”