Trends in childhood obesity continue to increase every year. And if you think that it is only singling out one gender you're wrong. The obesity epidemic is affecting both girls and boys and is occurring in all race and ethnic groups in the United States. And one of the worst … [Read more...] about Childhood Obesity Facts and Stats
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Teen Health Issues Due to Couch Potato Syndrome
For some reason when kids grow into their adolescent years and become teenagers, everything has to be done later in the day or not even at all. It seems like everything is a struggle to survive and live right? Teen health issues due to inactivity can range from just plain … [Read more...] about Teen Health Issues Due to Couch Potato Syndrome
A Look at Childhood Obesity
With busy schedules and not enough time to eat healthy dinners, children are suffering the ramifications of unhealthy eating. Childhood obesity continues to rise each day and if something isn't done about it children will quickly find themselves with numerous health problems. … [Read more...] about A Look at Childhood Obesity
How to Combat Childhood Obesity
There is an increasing epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States and throughout the world. Many experts have estimated that one in every five children between the ages of six and sixteen are overweight or obese. As the numbers in childhood obesity continue to rise so … [Read more...] about How to Combat Childhood Obesity
Preparing for Teen Health Issues
The teenage years hold many challenges and tests for parents as well as teenagers themselves. Preparing for teen health issues before the come up is the best way to deal with those challenges as they arise. Here are some tips to helping parents and teens prepare for the … [Read more...] about Preparing for Teen Health Issues
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