Family Health

Navigating your relationships can be difficult if you and/or your partner is on the weight management journey. See these tips to smooth-out the process.

Special Considerations Post-Baby if You are Affected by Excess Weightby Nicole Avena, PhD  Unfortunately, giving birth does not mean you will magically have the same stomach you had before you got pregnant. However, before jumping right into an exercise and diet routine to return to pre-baby status, take it easy and enjoy these first few
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Obesity and Pregnancyby Nicole Avena, PhD  We have known for quite some time now that maternal weight can have drastic effects on the health outcomes of a child. But what about how your weight affects your ability to get pregnant, and once you get pregnant, how do you maintain an optimal weight to ensure a
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School breaks and spare time shouldn’t be spent wasted on TV, computer, and video games.  Kids can easily make-up reasons not to go outside such as the weather being too cold or too hot, not finding the activity fun, or not being into sports, but these shouldn’t be a reason not to get active. Nowadays,
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