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Children and Eating Disorders

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, June 19, 2002.

More than seventy percent of teens have body image issues which can lead to problems like anorexia and bulimia. We’ll talk about warning signs and how parents can promote a healthy and nutritious diet. Laura talks with Marcia Herrin, founder of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorder Program and co-author of “The Parent’s Guide to Childhood Eating Disorders.”

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Manchester's Exploding Visual Arts Community

By Doug MacPherson on Wednesday, June 19, 2002.

For decades, the City of Manchester has been home to several well-endowed institutions for the visual arts, ranging from The Currier Gallery of Art, to the century-old New Hampshire Institute of Art. But in recent years ? some say it seems like overnight ? Manchester has also become home to an exploding population of contemporary artists and craftsmen, who are attracted by low-rents and a highly supportive community. The growth of this community is challenging the city to define arts and culture in a much broader way. NHPR?S Doug MacPherson reports.

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Staying Married in Changing Times

By John Walters on Wednesday, June 19, 2002.

Mimi Schwartz was born in a traditional home to immigrant parents. She got married at a young age and through raising a family, getting a late start on a career, and becoming a writer in a time of tremendous change, she stayed married to the same guy. Her new book is "Thoughts from a Queen-Sized Bed," essays about her life and marriage. www.mimischwartz.com

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