21st June 2010
Children want to be just like their friends. This can be a positive, such as encouraging each other to get good grades or to join a sports team. Or it can be a negative, such as filling up on junk food. But the truth is, children are not just like their f...
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21st June 2010
If you go to a restaurant in Spain and ask for a "tortilla", they are not going to bring you the flat, flour pancake like they would in the United States. You are going to be presented with a golden color potato and egg, round, pie-like dish I assure you ...
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21st June 2010
In February 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama joined with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to launch the Let's Move campaign against childhood obesity. The unhealthy choices kids make today can bring consequences the rest of their lives. And those l...
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21st June 2010
Walking is an easy exercise modality available to everyone. Walking in the morning stimulates the body's metabolic rate for the day making us more productive and energized.
Some Japanese companies encourage their employees to exercise for a few minutes...
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15th February 2010
High blood pressure in children is not as rare as you might think. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has found that about 5% of children have blood pressure that's higher than normal. Less than 1% of children have blood pressure that's hig...
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22nd December 2009
"Our heath care costs have grown along with our waistline," said Jeff Levi, PhD, executive director of Trust for America's Health. "The obesity epidemic is a big contributor to the skyrocketing health care costs in the United States."
Childhood obesity...
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22nd December 2009
International travel around this time of the year is exciting. Because of the global economic crisis you can find good deals to almost destination. Most countries are safe and don't require extra precautions or vaccinations, but it is helpful to remember ...
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22nd December 2009
As a pediatrician, I care about more than just your children's physical health. Mental and emotional wellbeing are equally important. Sadly, the greatest preventable threat to your child's physical health also threatens their mental and emotional health. ...
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22nd December 2009
Santa Claus is magic in a red velvet suit. Only he can get away with being fat without facing consequences. When our stomachs are like a bowl full of jelly, we face health problems, some quite serious. There are ways that you and your kids can enjoy the h...
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Pediatrician Dr. Marta Katalenas is leading the fight against childhood obesity, which she believes is the number one health threat to children today. Dr. Katalenas sees patients at the Pediatric Center of Round Rock in Round Rock, Texas and is also available to speak on issues of childhood obesity and children's health.
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