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Friday, February 23, 2007

Cities Make You Skinny

People who live in the densest, pedestrian-friendly parts of New York City have a significantly lower body mass index (BMI) compared to other New Yorkers, a new study finds.

Um, duh
Posted by Mom at 4:51 PM
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