For some women, losing their “baby” weight after giving birth is easy. They get back into their routine and the pounds drop. It wasn’t that simple for Danielle Cross, a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Ravenna, however. Raising 3 boys and working full time left Danielle with little time for herself. After her […]
Here’s How to Counter Digital Junk-Food Marketing
Food and beverage marketers are finding new ways to reach children and teens on their mobile devices, and it may be affecting them in ways you’re not aware. The World Health Organization recently said mass marketing of unhealthy foods and sugary drinks on social media platforms, through mobile apps, online videos and games is contributing […]
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
You hear about the dreaded extra 10 pounds many adults gain this time of year, but kids, too, can pack on a few extra “L-Bs.” When you mix large amounts of goodies and extra calories with time off from school, when kids tend to indulge in sedentary activities, like watching TV and video games, you […]
