August 6, 2018
‘Food will be medicine’ in the future, says UMass Lowell researcher The next time you pick up that doughnut, consider this: There’s a war for survival […]
September 30, 2016
While there are many forms of bullying, the type that directly attacks a child’s weight is proven to have harmful, even life-threatening effects that can manifest […]
August 29, 2016
The hardest part of having a child or family member with an eating disorder is the longevity of the disease. Dads especially are used to going […]
May 20, 2016
The drive for the ideal body shape and size is so strong that some will undergo risky, expensive surgeries to help achieve the body they want. […]
April 8, 2016
The battle against anorexia puts one mother’s life in a new direction. Two years ago, Sandy Rautio had it all: a wonderful husband, four healthy […]
February 26, 2016
With puberty behind them, high school-age children are at a significant juncture in their physical and psychological state when it comes to health and nutrition. This […]
February 12, 2016
Junior High school is a significant time for children, especially when it comes to the physiological makeup of their bodies. Most are entering puberty and experiencing […]
January 29, 2016
If you’re the parent of an elementary school-age child, this is a prime time to make a significant impact on his attitude about food and fitness. […]
January 15, 2016
When Jordan Denesik moved from the ski town of Telluride, Colo., to the desert landscape of Phoenix, she noticed everyone was decked out in skimpy shorts […]
