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AMA Acknowledges Obesity As A Disease

June 19, 2013 6:26 pm Published by 0 comments

"RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association recognize obesity as a disease state with multiple pathophysiological aspects requiring a range of interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention." In an annual meeting in Chicago yesterday, an overwhelming vote by 524 members of the American Medical Association's (AMA) policy-making House of Delegates


10 Father’s Day Quotes To Honor Our Dads

June 16, 2013 1:02 am Published by 0 comments

Father's Day is a day to celebrate and honor the men who raised us and the husbands that help to raise our children. Here are 10 great quotes to honor fathers around the world. 1.  "Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad."-Anne


Chef Luigi Brings Kids and Fun into the Kitchen

June 13, 2013 7:57 pm Published by 0 comments

Award-winning chef, Luigi Diotaiuti, shares easy, delicious recipes perfect for summer. Washington, DC - - Kids love to cook and Chef Luigi Diotaiuti loves to teach them how.  He regularly works with students from Washington DC’s Hyde-Addison Elementary School to create simple, yet delicious meals, whether in his restaurant kitchen


Vacation: Healthy Habits or Not?

June 13, 2013 3:35 pm Published by 0 comments

Vacations are wonderful. They are a time when we can be carefree, face none of the daily responsibilities of work or home, spend time with those you love and care about, and to make it your primary focus to have fun. Yeah vacations! When you pack for vacation you take


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Is First 5 Photoshopped Childhood Obesity Awareness Poster A Faux pas?

June 12, 2013 4:15 pm Published by 0 comments

An Image Photoshopped to Make a Little Girl Look Chubby Causes Controversy A California organization that focuses on developing and implementing integrated programs that will benefit the education and health care of young children has caused quite a stir with it’s latest childhood anti-obesity ad campaign.  The government run agency,


Chad Lost 136lbs. and Gained Endless Energy!

June 11, 2013 9:47 pm Published by 0 comments

 “I knew that I needed to change my life. I was unhealthy, and I wasn’t pleased with the direction my life was taking. This surgery has been the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I feel like a new person. I have an incredible amount of energy and feel