Author Archives: Erin McCracken

About Erin McCracken

I'm a FlipSide reporter covering all things entertainment in the White Rose City and beyond. Contact me at emccracken@ydr.com or leave a comment.

Wellness Wrap 6/14/13: Benefits of coffee; Debate on GMO labels; CT scans and cancer risk in kids

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Wellness Wrap 6/7/13: National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month; ‘Vegan Before 6′; York Hiking Club

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Wellness Wrap 5/31/13: Estimating calories in fast food; Fighting ‘fat talk’; Veggie burger taste test

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Wellness Wrap 5/24/13: Survival guide for summer food temptations; ADHD linked to obesity risk

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Wellness Wrap 5/17/13: National Women’s Health Week; Edible insects; Pets could lower heart disease risk

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Wellness Wrap 5/10/13: Chris Christie’s lap band surgery; Caffeine in foods; Take a Mother’s Day hike

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Wellness Wrap 5/3/13: Food allergy fight; The Flexitarian Diet; May is berry month at Central Market

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Wellness Wrap 4/26/13: Running vs. walking, Brain training, Lying in the exam room

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Wellness Wrap 4/19/13: Boston Marathon bombing; Hidden food allergies; Bugs prefer organic?

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Wellness Wrap 4/12/13: Give your workout a lift; Taco Bell to curb calories; What is a thigh gap?

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