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Michelle Obama's efforts include improving access to healthy foods in schools and at home. The Associated Press

Michelle Obama launches a campaign she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.

Mike Hanlon prepares a salad at Evos in Hyde Park, which has nine locations in four states. Staff photo by CLIFF McBRIDE

The South Tampa eatery expands to meet the demand for fast-food taste and convenience, but with none of the guilt.

University of Tampa coach Dror Vaknin urges his runners to get a cardiac checkup in advance of heavy training. Staff photo by JAY CONNER

Runners training for events such as the Gasparilla Distance Classic must be aware of warning signs.

Say it ain't Sosa: ex-baseball player Sammy Sosa attributed skin-bleaching creams to his lighter complexion. File photos

In pursuit of a lighter complexion, some people could be putting their health at risk.

Alvin Jackson (left) and others serve food during a dinner at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace. Staff photo by ANDY JONES

The predominately African-American church serves up healthier dinner options to address the leading killer today among black people.

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