What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 41

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Marty Beene, High School Cross Country

In an earlier guest post here, I wrote about how the sport of cross-country is an excellent solution for many teenager-related challenges, especially for staying healthy and avoiding becoming overweight….

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Guest Post – Warren Potash, The Other Girl Will Be Injured – It Will Never be Me

The prevailing wisdom in youth sports is that I am invincible and the other girl will get hurt – not me. This type of thinking is partially responsible for the…

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The Role Model In You – Lauren Schmitt, Registered Dietitian

As part of my new web series, The Role Model In You, here is my most recent interview. The Role Model In You series discusses how individuals were influenced as…

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Guest Post – Jan Welborn-Nichols, From Chubby Childhood to Food Detective

Here’s how I remember it. I was in the sixth grade. It was get-weighed-day in health class. No big deal, right? Wrong. It’s a very big deal when you’re overweight…

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What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 40

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Dr. Charles Price, Hip Dysplasia

What is hip dysplasia? Although many parents are not aware, hip dysplasia is the most common condition among newborns. It occurs when the bones of the hip joint are not…

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What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 38

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Dr. Isaac Eliaz, Healthy Tips For Children

Webmaster note: Parents often ask for simple tips to help their children maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Isaac Eliaz offers 8 great suggestions. 1) Help them exercise. This recommendation remains…

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Guest Post – Cammi Balleck, 3 Rules For Feeding Your Kids

Trying to be the best parent for your children is a tough job and feeding them properly can make it even more challenging. It is true, garbage in garbage out….

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