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Why I always have chewing gum

As you all know by now, I am one of those moms who are conscious about what my kids eat. And as I said before, when it comes to sweets, I believe in moderation but not total abstinence. Which is why I always have a pack of chewing gum in my handbag.
Chewing gum, I find, [...]

Alliance Healthcare Initiative: Insurance companies join the fight against childhood obesity

It is nice to know that some insurance companies can also have a social conscience and join the fight against obesity. We have already featured one such initiative – Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.
Another initiative is called the Alliance for a Healthier Generation which is a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and [...]

Too Fat to Adopt a Baby?

That’s what officials told a hopeful father in the UK. Damien and Charlotte Hall have been married for 11 years, and after trying unsuccessfully to have a baby of their own, decided to try to adopt a child.
But officials in the city of Leeds in northern England told Damien that he would have to lose [...]

Childhood obesity – when should we start worrying?

Childhood obesity is a big issue these days and this study by Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters tells us age 2 might actually be the “tipping point” wherein doctors and parents should worry about weight control. Scaringly early, don’t you think?
The study looked at the health data of 111 children from 1 suburban pediatric [...]

Teach kids to eat slowly

Remember the old wives’ tale that everything should be chewed at least 20 times? Remember when our moms reprimanded us for “wolfing down” our food? However, don’t we sometimes wish that our kids would finish their plate and could just eat a little bit faster?
According to a recent study by Japanese researchers, people who eat [...]

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