Obesity Epidemic Causes Increasing Numbers of Soldiers to Be ‘Unfit to Fight’

From Your Health Journal…..”This article really caught my interest. Back in the day, when I was in high school, our PE teacher used to make us practicing marching. He would…

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Fixing Childhood Obestiy

From Your Health Journal…..”An excellent article which summarizes the childhood obesity problem as well as how to make small changes to fix it. Obesity among children is a large issue,…

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The Skinny On Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”We know that obese individuals have some health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, low self esteem, and many other concerns. Now, the term weightism comes into…

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Memphians Work To Get Off The ‘Most Obese’ List

From Your Health Journal…..”What a great story within this article, how a family made small changes to create healthier lifestyles for themselves. They simply cut back on the junk food,…

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Can Childhood Stress Cause Type 2 Diabetes?

From Your Health Journal…..”I was very happy to be quoted in this article. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise with children, and I believe the environment plays such a…

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Bedroom TV Ups Obesity Risk In Kids

From Your Health Journal…..”A study was completed that found children with a television in their bedroom had a higher risk of becoming obese. The study found that participants with a…

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Childhood Obesity In Decline In Some Cities

From Your Health Journal…..”Love this NY Times article that states childhood obesity rates are declining in some major cities. It may be debated by some experts, but even so, nice…

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Look Out For Childhood Obesity

From Your Health Journal…..”Yes, this is a local story, but a great lesson for others on a national level – as a community is coming together to fight childhood obesity….

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U.S. Loosens Rules Aimed At Healthier School Meals

From Your Health Journal…..”This web site discussed this issue the other day, as many families did enjoy the new school menu’s aimed at healthier meals. As stated, some parents and…

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Salty Foods Make Kids Want Sugary Drinks

From Your Health Journal…..”What a great article and study – – even if claims state it may have been ‘under recorded’ with the results! Kids who had a high salt…

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