Health

First Lady Michelle Obama has become one of the most recognized faces in the battle against childhood obesity in recent years. Whether motivating the youth to exercise by busting out the dougie or displaying her green thumb in the White House Garden, the first lady has remained vocal not only about the direct role that […]

It’s no surprise that fruit, vegetables, grains and protein foods are essential in a child’s diet, but with the ever expanding McDonald franchises and a like, it seems that we are falling victim to convenience and feeding our children food that is awful for their health. Child Obesity is a real problem in this country. ” Over the […]

While ankle injuries like sprains and breaks are common in our society (especially for those avid athletes and children whose bones are still growing), is this necessarily something that SHOULD be expected to happen? I was just reading an article about how obesity can cause a strain on the feet (as well as the knees, […]

Rates of obesity in children are on the rise. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 15 percent of six- to-nine-year-olds were overweight. It may not be the easiest thing to discuss with your child, but this is a conversation that must be had in order […]

[From CNN Health] ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — One of the best gifts you can give a child this holiday season may not be the latest gadget, toy, or tasty treat, but instead the gift of a healthy lifestyle. An Atlanta-based non-profit organization is doing its part to combat childhood obesity by teaching kids proper nutrition […]