Burning Fat
    Burning Fat

    What kind of exercise is most effective for burning fat in children? A new study delivers an objective answer. It's no secret that childhood obesity has become a major problem, nor that physical activ…

    Soccer and Weight Loss
    Soccer and Weight Loss

    A fun, practical, affordable way to help overweight kids? My friend and colleague, Dana Weintraub, MD, from the Division of General Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Lucile …

    Teen girl playing soccer. Exercise bone health are related.
    Got Exercise?

    The symptoms of osteoporosis usually don't start until later in life, but the issue has often been settled by the quality of bones girls build before they ever leave home. (more…)…

    A Weight and Fitness Report Card
    A Weight and Fitness Report Card

    Elementary school children in Cambridge, Massachusetts recently came home with a different kind of report card from school, informing parents of their child's body mass index (BMI) and what it means a…

    Physical Activity Guidelines for Babies through Teens
    Physical Activity Guidelines for Babies through Teens

    As parents, it's our job to teach our kids about the wonders of the great outdoors. It's also important to keep them healthy and safe so they can get the most out of their outdoor experiences. Dr. Gre…