So get ‘em off the couch, pull the cell phone out of their hands, and send them to the field and the gym. Remember the good old days, when the only video game available was a pinball machine down at the local soda shop? Well, those days are long gone. Today’s teens have access to… [Continue Reading]
How to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Your Children
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Health should be a top priority for you as you raise your children. When you start young, you can set your child up for a long and healthy life, just by promoting healthy behaviors now. Childhood Obesity Statistics have shown that when a child is obese, they’re more likely to continue to struggle with the… [Continue Reading]
Ways To Add Exercise To Your Child’s Day
July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Childhood obesity has become a growing problem in many countries. Some situations are so bad that children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be isolated to older, overweight adults. As parents, it is your responsibility to help keep your child’s weight and health in check. A great way to… [Continue Reading]
Why Exercise May Help Battle Teen Depression
July 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you worried about your teen? Has their behavior changed recently and you think they might be depressed? If your teen is depressed, you’ve probably looked into antidepressants and found yourself even more concerned, and you should be. Drugs designed to fight depression in adults can actually increase the incidence of suicide and other destructive… [Continue Reading]
Owning a Dog May Help Combat Childhood Obesity
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent study conducted at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia indicates that owning a dog may be the remedy for hours spent in front of the television or computer screen, which contribute to childhood obesity. The study showed that children aged five to six years of age were 50 percent less likely to be overweight… [Continue Reading]
Why Play Is So Important For Children
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed how your child looks ready for a nap when they come inside after an afternoon of playing? Who wouldn’t want to take a rest after several hours of running, jumping, yelling, and laughing? Not only does physical play benefit a child physically, it has countless mental and social benefits as well…. [Continue Reading]
Childhood Obesity Comes From What Children Eat Not What They Watch
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Dr. Joe Kosterich Here is the bottom line. Childhood obesity is a problem. It is a function of the foods children eat both at home and at school. The people responsible for feeding children are parents not advertisers. Running the line that it is all to do with advertising allows adults to… [Continue Reading]
How to Become a Positive Role Model by Practising Heart-Healthy Habits
December 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Becoming a role model for your children by practicing good heart-healthy habits is essential not just for us as adults, but for your children as well. Statistics show that not only has obesity become an epidemic among adults and children, but that children are now also showing early signs of cardiovascular problems. Among these are… [Continue Reading]
How to Keep Our Children’s Hearts Healthy
November 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
Two major components to ensure that children maintain a healthy heart are diet and exercise. With obesity now a pandemic in our society, the need to increase physical activity and develop healthy eating patterns is essential. We all know the benefits of exercise. It can help to control weight, increase the good cholesterol, and reduce… [Continue Reading]
Make Fitness Fun for Kids
October 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
With increasing concerns over childhood obesity, excess Internet use, and other issues, parents can benefit their kids by making fitness fun. Most kids don’t have the foresight or self-discipline to commit to an exercise program. Adults see the long-term benefits that come from the commitment. Kids don’t. But young people have lots of natural energy… [Continue Reading]
