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Journal: Popular Diets Work, Willpower the Problem

New research from The Journal of the American Medical Association shows that popular weight loss programs can be effective. The problem is, most people can't stick with them. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Allison Aubrey.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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