Childhood obesity has been in the forefront of the news and remains a growing concern for many parents. Since the 1970’s, childhood and adolescent obesity has increased three- to six-fold, such that nearly 20% of 2- to 19-year-old children and adolescents are obese. Not only does obesity in this age group significantly affect self-esteem (which […]
A Weight Loss Resolution You Can Keep
We all know that the holiday season brings extra snacking, which can add extra pounds if we aren’t careful. Now’s the time to plan ahead before all the bottles are recycled, the noisemakers thrown away and the confetti swept up off the floor. If you need to lose weight, then plan to start an weight […]