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Ostrow: TV Preview: HBO's mammoth obesity doc, "The Weight of the Nation," hits the wrong target
HBO deserves credit for devoting time and resources to the distressing and unsexy subject of obesity in America. The pictures alone are grim. (Insert your own joke about putting down the chips long enough to watch...)
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Kids’ Health Roundup: Child Obesity and TV Ads, Parents’ Bad Math, and the Effect of Mom’s Stress on Babies
It was a banner weekend for news about moms and babies as the Pediatric Academic Societies convened in Boston for their annual meeting. Researchers discussed childhood obesity, medication errors and the effect of stress on babies in the womb, among other topics. Here’s a summary of some of the findings: Could food insecurity increase risk of [...]
Inspiring Your Kids to Get Outside This Spring and Summer: Mother’s Perspective
With video games and television capturing the attention of our children, getting them outside to play and enjoy the fresh air can be a challenge. However, getting outside and moving is essential to keeping your child fit and battling childhood obesity. With the warmer summer months approaching, it is important to think about ways to encourage your kids to get outside. While each child is ...
Local Man Helps Kids & Adults Battle Obesity
David DiPlasquale of Coconut Creek battled obesity and bullying as a child. But he changed his life and has now created a program to help kids, men and women to lose weight and get back on track.
Two Iowa Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Iowa’s top two youth volunteers of the year, Kayla De Weerd, 14, of Hull and Hannah Jorgensen, 13, of Adair, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
HEAL Appalachia awards grants to schools to help battle obesity
“It’s a constant challenge,” Meyers said of her equipment budget.
Day 3: Prosecution rests in Kimethia Coleman trial
The prosecution finished presenting their case at 3 p.m. Friday in the 2nd degree trial of Kimethia Coleman.
Photos: The Real Rydaz Bike Club in Action
For more about the Real Rydaz, see this accompanying article . Get out of your car and ride your bike in the 2 Mile Challenge . CLIF Bar will donate $1 for every trip you log to bike nonprofits, up to $100,000. When the Real Rydaz, Los Angeles' only lowrider bike club, roll through the city's annual Kingdom Day parade, the crowds on either side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard cheer like ...
The weight of Mississippi, falling heavy on the state's children
The Magnolia State has earned the title of the fattest state in the country for the 7th year in a row. Unfortunately, that heavy reality includes Mississippi's kids too. Find out what's being done to help Mississippi's children get on the right track and take control of their health.
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