children's health

Sweatin' with the Gurus

10:48 minutes (2.47 MB)
The one and only Richard Simmons joins the Gurus as they talk all things fitness. Richard discusses his inspirational story of growing up as an overweight kid to becoming a pioneer in the fitness world. He also shares his thoughts on our nation's youth and his latest work in trying to get Physical Education back in the public schools.
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Personal Trainers for Tots?

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 27, 2007 - 8:12pm.

When a first-grader has their own personal trainer, is it a healthy step? Or should we just let kids be kids?

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Obese or Just Chubby?

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 13, 2007 - 8:34pm.

Should doctors use the term "obese" when telling parents -- and children -- that they need to lose weight? Experts say yes.

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Getting Kids Active Outdoors

2:19 minutes (546.37 KB)

Many kids today are suffering from nature deficit disorder; they'd rather run to the power outlet than the playground. Tina Vindum's tips for getting kids active and outdoors will help show parents how they can make fitness become an everyday part of their child's life.


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P.E. for A New Millenium

Posted by Su Avasthi on May 1, 2007 - 6:47pm.

A video game that makes kids sweat? Welcome to gym classes, circa 2007.

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Aleta St. James and Dr Arthur Agatston 1-9-07 Hour 1

44:01 minutes (10.08 MB)
Jesse Dylan interviews Aleta St. James about her new book and also stops in for a word with Dr. Arthur Agatston.
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Babies, Children and Secondhand Smoke

Babies, Children and Secondhand SmokePosted by Corey Binns on September 26, 2006 - 5:59am.

Most everyone knows smoking is bad news, but secondhand smoke gets less hype although it causes just as sobering health problems for non-smokers, especially for young people. Yet every day, millions of children inhale smoker's air.

Studies suggest that exposing fetuses, infants, and small children to smoke, whether indoors or outside, can cause damaging, life-long effects. Because their developing bodies and higher breathing rates make them more vulnerable to smoke, exposed children suffer more cases of asthma, respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, and lung cancer.
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Fresh Fruit, Disney-Style

Posted by Su Avasthi on September 6, 2006 - 4:59pm.

SpongeBob spinach is just one of the newly licensed cartoon characters to sell fresh fruit and vegetables to kids.

It makes me wonder why more healthy foods don't use modern-day marketing tactics.



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