Your grandma probably told you ages ago, “You are what you eat!” It’s long been suspected that eating fresh, unprocessed foods could lead to an elevated mood and an overall better outlook on life. Eating well-balanced diets has mostly been advocated for adults, by adults… But does food have the same effect on children?  …

Today’s youth is more sedentary due to high-tech video games, “i-Products” and computers.  Research has shown childhood obesity rates are progressing rapidly.  In an effort to get kids moving again, Healthy Kids Day was created.  On April 27th, YMCAs across the nation are encouraging kids to get up, get out, and go play. So, how…

Recently Michelle Obama announced a new initiative called “Let’s Move! Active Schools.” This is a program that coincides with her initial campaign, “Let’s Move!” to get kids more physically active during school hours. Many schools are seeing a decrease in funding for their physical education programs, therefore creative solutions are needed to preserve daily playtime…