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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As Childhood Strokes Increase, Surgeons Aim To Reduce Risks

From Your Health Journal…..”It is so upsetting to read about young children having strokes, but at least this article has a happy ending, as the girls has some improvement after…

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Certain Fruits And Vegetables Linked To Lower Breast Cancer Risk

From Your Health Journal…..”This is one of those excellent articles that really supports the ‘you are what you eat’ school of thought with regards to diet and nutrition. Research is…

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Is ADHD Overdiagnosed?

From Your Health Journal…..”This is an excellent article, as it really discusses in great length ADHD in children. The main focus is to find a middle ground for these types…

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Keeping Your Family Fit Indoors During The Winter

From Your Health Journal…..”Getting the family outdoors in the colder months is a tough task for many of us. Trying to keep fit and healthy as a family is sometimes…

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More Changes To A School Menu

From Your Health Journal…..”New guidelines across the United States for healthy lunches have helped make school lunches a better choice for children. The new guidelines, encompassed in the 2010 Healthy,…

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