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Get healthy with Top Chef and Michelle Obama

By Jessica Padykula on Feb 9, 2012

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Cooking competitions are fun to watch -- Top Chef especially. Now in its ninth season, it's a captivating adventure in food –...
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Cystic fibrosis: America's Got Talent finalists release song to raise awareness

By Karen Hawthorne on Feb 6, 2012

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What's next for America's Got Talent finalists Ali and Christina Christensen? The sisters have released a song they wrote and...
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Teen addiction: Volunteering decreases substance abuse in teens

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 29, 2011

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Having trouble with your rebellious teen? Get them involved in community volunteer work. A new study from the University of Missouri...
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How to keep kids off the couch during the holiday break

By Michele Borboa, MS on Dec 16, 2011
Concern for your children’s health can peak during the holiday break, when all they do is laze around worshipping the teen trinity...
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The wellness gift guide for kids

By Michele Borboa, MS on Dec 16, 2011

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Instead of getting your kids one more video game, consider the following kid-friendly gifts that will improve every facet of their...
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Disney star survives meningitis and speaks out on prevention

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 16, 2011

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It started with a migraine, a fever and then a visit to the doctor. At age 19, Tiffany Thornton, star of Disney's So Random!...
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Strong Women Strong Girls: Mentoring program for girls

By Linda Melone, CSCS on Nov 23, 2011
Texting, playing video games (aside from Wii and other active games) and sitting in front of a computer may be fun and games, but...
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Kids with diabetes: Tips to help manage the disease

By Michele Borboa, MS on Nov 14, 2011

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Are you the parent of a child with diabetes? If so, you know how challenging – sometimes downright discouraging – it can be to...
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Benefits of juice for kids

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Oct 18, 2011
Juice often gets bad press as a potential contributor to childhood obesity, but recent research tells a different tale, finding...
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How much juice should my child drink in a day

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Oct 18, 2011
Kids' diets can benefit from consuming 100% juice, but parents should moderate their intake to ensure an overall well-balanced diet....
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Wallie exercises: A fun kid-friendly workout

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 17, 2011

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Are your kids getting the daily 60 minutes or more of physical activity recommended for their health and well-being? Fitness expert...
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September asthma epidemic: Protect your kids from asthma attacks

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 27, 2011

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For kids with asthma, the return to school in September worsens their condition. The close confines of a classroom and exposure to a...
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Kids asthma: Tips for an asthma-healthy home

By Michele Borboa, MS on Sep 24, 2011

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More than 24 million Americans suffer from asthma, and 7 million of them are our kids. With school back in session, your kids are...
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Childhood obesity: Survey says parents don't see hazards

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 16, 2011

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Despite public attention to rising obesity, parents don’t appear to recognize the long-term outcomes of childhood obesity and the...
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Protect your child from RSV – respiratory syncytial virus

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 16, 2011
Although its symptoms are like the common cold, RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – can be deadly. RSV is a highly contagious...
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Preparing the student athlete for sports season

By Kristina Marquez on Sep 6, 2011
Months of schlepping gear to and from practice and long workout sessions have you and your child excited for the new sports season....
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The ultimate anti-obesity lunch box

By Dr. Will Aguila on Sep 6, 2011

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The new school year has just started. Many bright-eyed children full of enthusiasm are heading off to class with their backpacks...
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Why are food allergies among children on the rise?

By Michele Borboa, MS on Aug 31, 2011

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With kids going back to school, parents of kids with food allergies have to be ever more vigilant about keeping their children safe...
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5 Tips for having the healthiest school year yet

By Jessica Padykula on Aug 30, 2011
Another school year is here (don’t worry, we’re wondering where the summer went, too) and it’s time to start thinking about...
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Healthy kids: Back to school nutrition basics

By Sharon Richter, MS,RD,CDN on Aug 15, 2011

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The new school year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school nutrition. A recent...

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