How Effective Is Putting Child’s Weight In Report Cards For Preventing Obesity?
From Your Health Journal…..”In some areas of Australia, they are considering placing a child’s weight on their report cards. There will be two sides to this. One side will say,…
Read more »Obese Kids Get Boost From Exercise
From Your Health Journal: “Exercise releases endorphins, creating a happy feeling among teenagers – which also contributes to improved cognitive skills as well as higher self esteem. Exercise also reduces…
Read more »Childhood Obesity Calculators
From Your Health Journal…..”We know that childhood obesity is a real concern all over the world, as so many children are overweight or obese. Many children already suffer from risk…
Read more »Social Media Could Help Curb Childhood Obesity
Statement from The American Heart Association….. The American Heart Association has published a statement suggesting that social media might be an effective tool in the fight against childhood obesity, Forbes…
Read more »Way To Go Baton Rouge In The Fight Against Childhood Obesity
From Your Health Journal…..”Congratulations to Mayor-President Holden of Baton Rouge for obtaining his health and wellness goals for the LMCTC initiative…..” From the article….. The National League of Cities (NLC)…
Read more »Running In Reverse
Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small…
Read more »F For fat: Push To Put Weight On School Reports
A child’s weight could be included on their school report in a radical plan to tackle the obesity crisis, says the man who led Australia’s successful response to the AIDS…
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