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Tennessee ranks as the nation’s third unhealthiest state, with the highest rate of opioid misuse. According to a new Forbes study, Tennessee also ranks top five in obesity, tobacco use, and overdoses. Tennessee Medical Association CEO Russ Miller said being proactive about health is the key to flipping the script. “You have to partner with your healthcare professionals and not ... Read More »

A place for those with over-eating compulsions to have a sense of community and support. That’s what the meetings for Overeaters Anonymous are for. Member Jim A. said that the group allows members to talk openly free of judgment and weigh-ins. He said that the group goes beyond diet and weight-loss culture to get its members help. “So as we ... Read More »