Over 3 Years Amsterdam Reduces Childhood Obesity Rate by 12%
In a recent article, "How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity," writer Dominc Hurst of BBC News outlines Amsterdam's tremendous undertaking in reducing childhood obesity. The...
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Study Finds Childhood Obesity Promotes Cancer in Young Adults
A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researcher has found through various clinical trials, animal studies, and public health data that through the rise of childhood obesity so has...
Most Food and Beverage Sports Sponsorships Tied to Junk Food
"Television has become a platform for programming children to want junk food," Ludwig said. Dr. David Ludwig is a profressor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and...
'Movement Lab' Uses Physical Activity on Students to Produce Better Readers
In Traverse City, Central Grade School - an action based learning program called "Movement Lab," incorporates different physical drills to actually improve students reading ability. Ever...
Tooth Decay Major Problem in Preschoolers
A common misconception among parents is to believe cavities in baby teeth don't matter because they fall out shortly after growth. However, they do matter. The cavities in the baby teeth can...
Are Sports and Energy Drinks Appropriate for Children and Adolescents?
A clinical report in the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?" lead authors Marcie Beth Schneider, MD and...
Children Share Their Healthy New Year's Resolutions
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest a number of healthy resolution ideas for parents to brainstorm with their children. For Preschoolers, for example: "I will let my...
Hawai‘i's Unaffrodable Child Care Costs Top Among the Nation
News from Hawai‘i Free Press According to Chld Care Aware® of America's annual report, Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2017 report, Hawai‘i was among states...
HMAA presents Keiki in the Kitchen!
Bring the whole family out for a day of food, fitness and fun! Bring the whole family out for a day of exploration at HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday in partnership...
National Children's Oral Health Foundation
From Sharon Weatherly, Director of Prevention, Education & Partnerships: "Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease in the US, and America's ToothFairy believes afterschool...
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