H1N1 is here. The last 2 weeks the office has been swamped with children and adolescents with high fevers anf flu like symptoms. Many schools have...
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Most people think that a vegetarian diet must be boring. They know and understand that a vegetarian diet is much better for the environment, but they...
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A recent study published by the CDC demonstrates that less than 10% of teenagers eat their recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables. That...
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Obesity has become the most important public health initiative since cigarette smoking. And like cigarette smoking, The New England Journal of...
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National School Lunch Program, Making the Grade? Valerie came to see me with her three obese children. She knew her children were overweight, but she...
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Over the last few days there has been much said about President Obama's school speech delivered today. Many concerned parents and citizens argue that...
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August is when kids and parents are preparing for the beginning of the new school year. Families are busy buying new gear for school, shuttling kids...
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We are lucky to have access to great parks and great weather in Northern California. Here is a list of 6 child friendly places to explore in the Bay...
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AP/Photo Justice My daughter is almost one. Looking at her, a part of me wants her...
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Most middle class families can boast of owning at least one television. For most families, media (television/Internet) is like breathing a necessity...
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