Obesity Prevention

10 Funny Public Service Ads About Serious Issues (VIDEOS)

Posted 06.27.2011

Anyone who's ever had to raise a sensitive or difficult subject knows there's nothing like humor to break the ice. Armed with this approach, the non-p...

5 Tips To Stay Healthy And Enjoy Aging

Richard W. Besdine, M.D. | Posted 06.23.2011

Richard W. Besdine, M.D.

When it comes to your health, it's a jungle out there. If you are over 65, the predators include chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.

No Obese Child Is An Island

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 05.29.2011

David Katz, M.D.

We can make health a family value under our own roof -- and unite the house.

Take Control and Prevent Obesity

David Buer | Posted 11.17.2011

David Buer

At what point do we as American adults say that enough is enough?

Is There An Obesity Tipping Point In Infancy?

TIME | Tiffany O'Callaghan | Posted 11.17.2011

Increasingly, evidence suggests that obesity-prevention measures need to be taken earlier, in infancy or even before birth....

Nourishing Healthy Children With a Dash of Creativity and Determination

Susan Dell | Posted 05.25.2011

Susan Dell

Millions of kids are shortening their life expectancy every day with fast foods, sugar and the lure of video games and TV. I believe there is nothing more important than giving our children the gift of wellness.