Archive for November, 2006

Kid Fitness: Three in Ten Children Are Obese

That's a terrifying number. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the number of children with obesity in the 6 to 11 year old range has quadrupled in the last 25 years.

Stem cell cure hope for back pain

A patient's own stem cells could soon be used to cure chronic back pain, say researchers.

Top Fitness Choice for November

This month, my favorite series of articles focused on a reader requested need - the Post-Natal Fitness articles. A few weeks ago, a reader sent me a note and asked about articles that focused specifically on post-natal fitness and getting back into shape after having a baby.

Clinton launches child HIV drugs

Ex-US leader Bill Clinton and Indian drug companies join in a deal to provide children with cheaper HIV/Aids drugs.

End of November Fitness Goal Check

Wow - is it really the end of November? It seems like just yesterday we were out trick or treating and now we're getting holiday decorations up, still worrying about those extra pounds from Thanksgiving. December also marks my first anniversary here at Families.