When Philanthropy Goes Wrong, Better Eating Habits For The New Year

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Sackler, opioid, pharmaceuticals, charity, philanthropy
Worker Gabe Ryan removes a sign that includes the name Arthur M. Sackler at an entrance to Tufts School of Medicine, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Boston. Tufts University says it is stripping the Sackler name from its campus in recognition of the family’s connection to the opioid crisis. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Philanthropy can be a tool to improve the image and reputation of an individual or a business. We look at how charity can be manipulated, and how the recipients can respond. And eating better and exercising more are common resolutions for a new year. We’ll get advice on how to be successful.

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  • Forming Healthy Habits In 2020

    We talk to a nutritional sciences professor who says it’s important when thinking about carrying out new resolutions to eat better or exercise, to remember we’re trying to form new habits. And that process can take a while.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Beth Olson Guest

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