Archives - January 2013

There used to be a time when people believed they could eat whatever they wanted when they were young without suffering the consequences of gaining weight or developing medical conditions - but times have changed.

More information continues to come out describing the importance of exercising regularly and eating a well balanced diet in order to ward off serious medical conditions like heart disease.

It's never been more important to help children around the nation learn the benefits of being physically active and eating a well balanced diet in order to thrive with age.

For 23-year-old Jessica Walsh, finding out she had scoliosis at age 12 was actually a blessing. Even though Walsh had to undergo multiple surgeries to correct the issue, she also found out how beneficial yoga is as a workout and honed in on her passion in life, the Reading Eagle reports.

Helping youngsters build a relationship with the great outdoors has grown increasingly important, especially since more kids prefer to spend time inside using electronics instead of engaging in natural play.