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Make physical activity a regular part of the day

Make physical activity a regular part of the day

A 154-pound man (5' 10") will use up about the number of calories listed doing each activity below. Those who weigh more will use more calories, and those who weigh less will use fewer. The calorie values listed include both calories used by the acti...

A 154-pound man (5' 10") will use up about the num...

Physical activity is important for everyone, but how much you need depends on your age.

Physical activity is important for everyone, but h...

Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. The more physical activity you do, the...

Regular physical activity can produce long term he...

Physical activity simply means movement of the body that uses energy. Walking, gardening, briskly pushing a baby stroller, climbing the stairs, playing soccer, or dancing the night away are all...

Physical activity simply means movement of the bod...

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs. Follow...

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations ...

It's important to tell your child about your (or your partner's) mental illness - but are you prepared?

It's important to tell your child about your (or y...

It is that time of year when we are getting our kids ready for school. Whether your kids are attending kindergarten this year or they are off to college, there are some little, but important things that you can do to help prevent them from getting il...

It is that time of year when we are getting our ki...

Mental illness in children can be hard for parents to identify. As a result, many children who could benefit from treatment don't get the help they need. Understand the warning signs of mental illness in children and how you can help your child cope....

Mental illness in children can be hard for parents...

The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, but research suggests that a combination of factors, including heredity, biology, psychological trauma and environmental stress, may be involved. ...

The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not kn...

Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness, but some of the general symptoms include: Changes in school performance, such as poor grades despite good efforts ...

Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of ...

Children can suffer from the following mental illnesses: Anxiety disorders: Children with anxiety disorders respond to certain things or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical...

Children can suffer from the following mental illn...

If you've ever been sick to your stomach while riding in a car, train, airplane, or boat, you know exactly what motion sickness feels like. It's no fun. To understand...

If you've ever been sick to your stomach while rid...

As all parents of toddlers quickly learn, teaching them healthy eating habits is an ongoing lesson. Between the challenges of tackling fussy eating and their discovery of independent thought (and...

As all parents of toddlers quickly learn, teaching...

When to contact your doctor You need to see a doctor if your child has a fever and: Your child is very young (six months or younger). Your...

When to contact your doctor You need to see a doc...

Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of...

Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human...

This week I'd like to share some tips for teachers of students with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association offers the following advice. Remember that every child with diabetes is...

This week I'd like to share some tips for teachers...

According to the National Diabetes Education program, diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children and affects about 200,000 young people in the United States alone....

According to the National Diabetes Education progr...

Let's start with the good news. Kids are consuming less added sugar than they were in 2000. The bad news is that kids are still getting more sugar — 16...

Let's start with the good news. Kids are consuming...

I'm a relatively new grandma of two granddaughters — one is 18 months old and one is 3 months old. Their mom and dad are juggling careers, keeping up the...

I'm a relatively new grandma of two granddaughters...

At a recent picnic with my extended family, my 8-year-old child and a 12-year-old nephew were discussing the calorie content of a certain food. My mother commented to me that...

At a recent picnic with my extended family, my 8-y...