Containing Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”Obesity rates worldwide nearly doubled from 1980 to 2008, to 12% – alarming statistics. Adults and children worldwide have become more ’round’ and change is needed so…

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Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Children

From Your Health Journal…..”Sleep is one of the major components to good health. It has a lot of value to children – as well as adults. It helps us to…

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Afternoon The Best Time to Exercise

From Your Health Journal…..”A new study is suggesting that exercise is better for humans if completed in the middle of the day. As it turns out, our health is ruled…

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Obesity Bigger Health Crisis Than Hunger

From Your Health Journal…..”So many years ago, I remember seeing ads on the TV about hunger all over the world, and how we need to support various regions with aid,…

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Free Milk Program For Children

From Your Health Journal…..”What a nice story about some primary schools in New Zealand will be receiving free milk next year at school. Many children do not drink enough healthy…

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Kids Eating Healthy

From Your Health Journal…..”This blog discusses on a regular basis the importance of eating healthy, and teaching youngsters how to incorporate a nutritious diet into their daily lives. Healthy eating…

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C-Section Babies More Likely To Become Overweight

From Your Health Journal…..”I am always a fan of stories posted on Fox News. This article states that children born via cesarean section are slightly more likely than babies delivered…

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Staying Healthy During the Holidays

From Your Health Journal…..”During the holidays, many gain a lot of work between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We become very sedentary, do a lot of sitting, and less exercise. Expert Brooke…

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Low-Fat Foods Help People Cut Cholesterol, Lose Weight And Stay Slim

From Your Health Journal…..”This is an excellent article to read, and very good points. The study used a very large control group, so it may be more conclusive with its…

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Conquering Tri-County’s Obesity Epidemic

From Your Health Journal…..”Another great local story about a community trying to make a difference in keeping kids (and adults) healthy, while fighting obesity. Over the last few days, we…

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