by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 10, 2012
Group behavior modification sessions with teens and their parents provided moderate weight loss. Adding texts and emails didn't improve weight loss efforts.
More...I’ve been watching the war of words concerning the image of Ronald McDonald, the iconic face behind the McDonald’s fast food chain. Much like the Marlboro Man, he may very well fall by the wayside and become a small piece of America’s past.
Today we should pause and reflect on the survival of our planet; what we as an industrialized society have done to damage it and what we can do to repair it so that future generations can prosper as we have.
Here are several more exercises that you can add to your regime to help recover your pre-pregnant body. As stated in our previous installment, just because you are 8 weeks post-partum may not necessarily mean you are ready for this workout plan.
Resistance bands are an overlooked prop that can be incredibly useful. It’s easy for most of us to perform a good stretch or two with the resistance bands, but many are not as readily aware of the many strength-building and challenge elements that these tools can add to our normal Pilates routine.
Use the information in this installment to better parent your kids or to be an advocate in their school. Pass it on to other families who may be struggling with obesity. Remember, knowledge is power!
Trivia is defined as “insignificant information.” This may be true if the subject is, say, Little Known Facts About “American Idol.” But when the information has the potential to spark a child’s interest in health and the human body, it’s very significant, indeed.
Learn about natural medicines, homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies that can help broken bones mend faster.
The oil from Evening Primrose seeds has been found useful for everything from eczema and osteoporosis to PMS.
by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 10, 2012
Group behavior modification sessions with teens and their parents provided moderate weight loss. Adding texts and emails didn't improve weight loss efforts.
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by Reuters Health, Last updated February 09, 2012
A consumer group has petitioned the FDA for stricter review of what's come to be known as "frankenfish," genetically modified salmon.
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by Genevra Pittman, Last updated February 08, 2012
What are elementary school students eating while at school? The options are not always good for their health, according to a new survey.
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by David Beasley, Last updated February 08, 2012
Forty-four percent of salt consumed can be linked to 10 types of foods with slices of bread and dinner rolls topping the list, according to a new report from the CDC.
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by Jessica Wohl, Last updated February 07, 2012
Wal-Mart will soon begin labeling products as "Good for you" in an ongoing effort to help customers choose products that meet standardized thresholds for healthful eating.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 07, 2012
The childhood obesity problem might be solved by good old-fashioned parenting skills, according to a new study. Children of parents who attended parenting classes designed to help with behavioral issues were less likely to become obese later in life.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 07, 2012
When it comes to heart health, you don't have to be a perfect specimen to protect your ticker. Maintenance is sometime enough.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 02, 2012
Think your child's not eating enough? A new study suggests parents let children choose when to stop eating at snack time.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 02, 2012
More great news about omega-3 fatty acids: they can reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat by 30 percent.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 01, 2012
About 53 percent of women over 20 have experienced urinary incontinence. Women with type 2 diabetes and who have given birth are more susceptible. One possible preventative measure: lose weight.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 01, 2012
Three servings of fish per week boosts inflammation-fighting omega 3s and might even reduce the risk of colon cancer.
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by Jessica Dye, Last updated January 31, 2012
The latest in food labeling woes: can a food claim to be all-natural if it's made from genetically modified plants?
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated January 31, 2012
Native Americans who eat the most spam--a food that's very common on reservations--are twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who don't.
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by Ian Simpson, Last updated January 26, 2012
New school lunch guidelines increase fruits and vegetables, but keep the pizza and french fries. Will it be enough?
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by Reuters Health, Last updated January 24, 2012
The FDA has okayed orange juice imports from five countries after concerns about fungicide in the juice. Brazilian imports, which make up half of the U.S. orange juice supply, have not yet been cleared.
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