It always amazes me that we have to pass a law (and all the politics that entails) to do what is obvious common sense.I read today the Senator Gellibrand is introducing a bill to help fight childhood obesity. The bill will:
ban trans fats in meals s...
There has been a lot in the news lately about the child who reached 555 pounds. The mother was charged with child neglect. Now a debate is underway whether she can be charged with child abuse.A child doesn't go from 90 pounds to 555 pounds overnight,...
Every two seconds someone needs blood. You could save a life by donating. It’s safe and easy, and you get a free check-up!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start the ...
Childhood obesity (and it related issues) is costing American taxpayers over $100 BILLION dollars A YEAR.But of course, it is more than the money. It's about our children being happy and healthy. It's about giving them a chance to grow up without di...
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, made the opening remarks at the conference, "Weight of the Nation". She stated
"the childhood obesity epidemic so severe in our country that this generation of kids could be the first in mor...
It’s warm, the days are long, so grab the kids and challenge each other to walk a little farther and faster than before.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start the we...
I liked to share with you a little story:My mother-in-law, I call her Ma, is always watching her calories and trying to eat healthy. Her and my father-in-law, I call him Dad, went out to dinner one evening. Dad looks over the menu and orders his us...
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center has just released a report identifying video games as a useful means to educate children about health.The report states:"Digital games show significant potential to promote children’s growth and healthy development. They ...
Up activity this Monday A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of chronic disease. Get active – it’s summer! Just 30 minutes a day – jog, walk, bike, hike or swim!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows.Every Monday, you will find s...
With the big push for eating healthier, companies are introducing new healthy rating food systems. With food labels and health claims splattered all over the packaging, it can become very confusing!Let's take a look at what is out there:
Food Labels...
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