Overscheduling kids
It's easy to fall into the trap of overscheduling your child, but some psychologists worry, how much is too much? Marcie Fraser reports.
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05/07/2008 05:00 AM
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Childhood obesity
If you are a parent of a child who is overweight, helping them lose weight can be a challenge. Expect it not only to take time, but patience.
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Updated: 04/30/2008 05:00 AM
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Mouth guards
Mover over steroids and HGH. A mouth guard may give you the edge you’re looking for. Diana Palotas has more.
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04/30/2008 05:00 AM
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Getting kids to exercise
Over the last ten years, video games and computers have replaced the more physical activities that kids do. Some experts say, if you want your kids to be active and healthy, don't depend on schools to do it.
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Updated: 04/23/2008 05:00 AM
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Lawn mower safety
The power lawn mower is one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Each year, nearly 10,000 children are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower injuries. Diana Palotas has more.
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Updated: 04/23/2008 05:00 AM
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Warning signs of anorexia and bulimia
Each day, thousands of girls are diagnosed with an eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia and forty percent of the new cases are adolescent girls. Marcie Frasier has more.
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Updated: 04/16/2008 05:00 AM
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Kids need a well-rounded diet
We all know that a high fat diet can lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes or even cancer and, although there are more low fat and nonfat foods available these days, the consumption of high fat foods is actually on the rise - especially among children.
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04/16/2008 05:00 AM
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Sleep deprivation
Teens, not just adults, suffer from sleep deprivation. Our Diana Palotas tells is more about a natural supplement that seems to be helping some teens get the sleep they need.
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04/09/2008 08:55 AM
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Epilepsy
Each year, about 180,000 new cases of epilepsy will occur and many of them are children. Marcie Fraser has more.
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Updated: 04/09/2008 05:00 AM
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Kids with arthritis
Children who suffer from juvenile arthritis not only have to deal with joint pain, they are faced with other problems that affect school and their social life.
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Updated: 04/02/2008 05:00 AM
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Program teaches kids about food
Amanda Avery, 10, is on the brink. Recent tests show Amanda is insulin resistant. She knows she is overweight, and heart disease and diabetes run in her family.
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Updated: 04/01/2008 06:32 PM
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Brain food
Dan Eaton gives us some tips on how to create healthy meals for your children, full of “brain food.”
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04/01/2008 02:17 PM
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Lifestyle changes improve health
A recent study found that nearly one in ten teens - or one in four obese teens - already have a clustering of cardiac risk factors. It puts them at high risk for heart disease and diabetes. Diana Palotas has more.
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03/19/2008 06:38 AM
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Self injuring
Self injuring behavior among kids is on the rise. It's a behavior that is seen as a very serious problem. Marcie Fraser has more.
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03/19/2008 05:00 AM
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Blueberry Smoothie
Dan Eaton discusses “super foods” that are prefect for growing teenagers and even shows us how to make a blueberry smoothie that is easy for any teen to make.
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03/19/2008 05:00 AM
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Vegetarian Pasta Dish
Welcome to another Child Wellness Wednesday. We will be touching on the importance of establishing regular family meals. I'm making a vegetarian pasta dish using foods from four different parts of the food pyramid with pasta, beans, vegetables and cheese.
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03/07/2008 01:19 PM
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Children and diets
As part of a series on child wellness, we have been following a little girl named Selena and her challenge with weight loss and becoming healthy. Marcie Fraser has her progress report.
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03/05/2008 05:00 AM
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Overweight children often bullied
If you are a parent, you know sometimes kids just aren't nice and if your child is overweight, they are prime target for the bullies. Marcie Fraser has more.
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02/27/2008 05:00 AM
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Cooking at Home: Child Wellness Wednesday
Before children head off to school, you have a good chance of controlling what they eat all day long, but once they head to school, all that changes and you need to make sure they have an extra healthy breakfast to start, a healthy lunch packed and a good, healthy snack waiting for when they get home from school.
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02/27/2008 05:00 AM
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Packing healthy lunches and snacks
If you are a busy parent and have a school age child, keeping track of what they eat can seem overwhelming, but it is easier than you think. Marcie Fraser has more.
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Updated: 02/20/2008 05:00 AM
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