Hefty Kids A Growing Trend

From Your Health Journal…..”A great article from the New Zealand Herald about children as young as 9 are joining weight-loss programs in a trend experts say will grow as children…

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Video Games Fights Childhood Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”Today’s review is from The Sentinel about a 21 year old who had a great idea about how to combat childhood obesity. The author, Jessica D’Amico did…

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Moms Get The Help They Need To Fight Childhood Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”Many times, I get press releases sent to me, and I wanted to share it with the readers of my blog. To help U.S. parents make active…

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Why Some Employers Are Paying Employees To Lose Weight

From Your Health Journal…..”A great article today from FOX Business by Donna Fuscaldo called, Why Some Employers Are Paying Employees To Lose Weight. To lower expenses, some companies now offer…

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NYC To Hold Off On Oversized Sugary Drink Fines For 3 Months

From Your Health Journal…..”NYC was in the news some time ago as Mayor Bloomberg was placing a ban on oversized sugary drinks Starting March 12, containers bigger than 16 ounces…

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United States Of Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”A great article today from the Huffington Post by Dr. Scott Kahan, with such an interesting title – The United States of Obesity. As we enter a…

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Childhood Obesity Linked To More Immediate Health Problems Than Previously Thought

Your Health Journal…..”A great article from Health Canal by Dr. Neal Halfon regarding childhood obesity. A great deal of research on childhood obesity has highlighted the long-term health problems that…

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Fast Foods Linked To Asthma, Eczema In Children

From Your Health Journal…..”Great article today on Bloomberg News from Makiko Kitamura, who did an excellent job explaining some facts about fast food and your kids health. Please visit the…

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Coca-Cola Ads Will Join Obesity Debate

From Your Health Journal…..”Coke has been known for as a product that has deemed unhealthy by many, but now, they are begin airing two-minute spot during the highest-rated shows on…

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Kids’ Obesity Is A Cultural Problem

From Your Health Journal…..”A great article today from the Jackson Sun with very informative material from Dr. Joani Jack discussing childhood obesity, who feels excessive amounts of food and lack…

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