Genesis Global Media
Tune in to Genesis Global Media Radio Tonight to Hear Guests Melissa Michel and Deane Peck
February 19, 2013 13:14 ET | Genesis Global Media, Inc.
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight, tune in to hear our guests, Melissa Michel and Registered Dietitian Deane Peck, share their expertise on tradeshow and event management and...
Leadership for Healthy Communities
Six National Policy-Maker Associations Receive Grants to Help Reverse the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
January 16, 2013 09:00 ET | Leadership for Healthy Communities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six national policy-maker associations have received a total of $1.8 million in grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to help...
Moms Get the Help They Need to Fight Childhood Obesity
January 15, 2013 09:32 ET | ActivityTree.com
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., Jan. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. "Physical activity is associated with many health benefits but most...
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Social Media May Help Fight Childhood Obesity
December 03, 2012 16:00 ET | American Heart Association
Statement Highlights: Social media may be an effective way to help children overcome obesity. Parental involvement and online interaction with counselors and peers led to greater success...
New Study Shows Where Kids Stand on Healthy Eating
November 05, 2012 09:28 ET | KidSay
CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, nearly one in three U.S. children are overweight with 15% considered obese. This growing epidemic has prompted food companies to get involved by...
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National PTA Kicks-Off Healthy Lifestyles Month
November 01, 2011 17:11 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - Nov 1, 2011) - As statistics continue to show that more children today are suffering from obesity than ever before, PTAs nationwide are taking action and doing...
LA County Launches Sugar-Loaded Drinks Campaign LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 5, 2011) - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's RENEW LA County initiative today launched its first-ever sugar-loaded drink awareness campaign...
National Business Group on Health Says Employers Can Play Critical Role in Battling Childhood Obesity
August 24, 2011 08:59 ET | National Business Group on Health
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - Aug 24, 2011) - With the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States nearly tripling over the past 30 years, the National Business Group on Health, a...
City of Bell Gardens Adopts Healthy Vending Policy BELL GARDENS, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 26, 2011) - The healthy choice is now an easier choice for residents of Bell Gardens after city officials passed a healthy vending policy last night for...
Why Do Many Mom Bloggers Prefer KIDStrong(R) Proactive Hydration(TM) Drink Over Sports Drinks?
December 01, 2010 14:15 ET | KIDStrong Enterprises
FAIR HAVEN, NJ--(Marketwire - December 1, 2010) - KIDStrong® Enterprises, an innovative provider of positive energy to kids, has been introducing mom bloggers nationwide to KIDStrong®...