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Supply-Side Solutions to Our Weight Problem: Putting the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation in Perspective

In an attempt to stem the rising rates of obesity in the US, particularly among children, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) pledged to help reduce rates of childhood obesity by 2015. This coalition is comprised of food and beverage manufacturers, restaurants, retailers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), trade associations, professional sports organizations, sporting goods companies and […]

How to Improve Your Self-Control

There’s a well-known quip that goes “It’s not my willpower that I have problems with, it’s my won’t power.” Whether it’s dieting, quitting smoking, or just getting out of bed in the morning, our willpower is put to the test nearly every day. Some people seem to have more of it than others. So are […]

Spinal Screenings for Infants and Children

Nothing can be more heartbreaking than to learn that an infant or child has a debilitating disease or ailment that will make life difficult for them. The benefit of early screening is in detecting the ailment before the symptoms become irreversible or before they require painful and oftentimes risky surgery. Spinal screenings for infants and […]

Do Workplace Wellness Programs Really Work?

Employers spend an estimated $2 billion each year on corporate wellness programs in an attempt to stem the increasing cost of employee medical care, which is spiraling out of control. The theory behind workplace wellness programs is that if employers can get workers to take better care of themselves by quitting smoking, eating healthier and […]

The Benefits of Magnesium

While it may not be as well-known as other mineral nutrients, Magnesium is involved in a variety of the human body’s processes, ranging from maintaining bone density to keeping our heart rhythm steady. Without the proper levels of magnesium, we’d suffer from fragile bones, high blood pressure, weak muscles and heart problems, among other health […]

Understanding the Generic Drug Trend: What Patients Should Know

Chiropractic physicians promote a holistic approach to healthcare and wellness that emphasizes alternatives to pharmaceuticals and surgery. At the same time, patients often have questions about the safety and effectiveness of treatments they see discussed in the media. It’s also common for them to have questions about larger trends that may affect their own healthcare […]

What Does the Typical US Physical Education Curriculum Look Like?

Studies have shown that children who get sufficient amounts of regular physical activity each day are not only less likely to become obese, but show better attention and concentration in the classroom, behave better, and score higher on tests. But as important as physical education is for a child’s mental and physical development, the federal […]

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Knees Younger Longer

Some aches and pains are normal as we age, but there’s no reason why we should not try to keep them to a minimum. Knee health is important in keeping you mobile as you get older, and experts agree that the best way to keep them in good shape is (ideally) to avoid receiving a […]

Exercise in the Workplace: What Japanese Companies Can Teach Us

It is difficult to imagine—given the media-saturated world we live in—that there are many people out there who have not picked up on the idea that exercise is good for you. We all know that we should exercise more regularly, and most of us are aware of the benefits this would have for our health […]

Steroid Injections for Back Pain: Understanding the Risks

Chronic lower back pain is no fun. It is so not fun that many patients who are afflicted with it will try almost anything to rid themselves of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal area – to relieve the […]