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Free Wigs for Children With Hair Loss
One New York City celebrity hairstylist and wig designer said his dream – to provide wigs for children with medical hair loss – is coming true. Read »
It’s National Guacamole Day: Guacamole Tour Kicks off in NYC
The GuacMobile is celebrating National Guacamole Day in New York City Friday, kicking off a tour to promote healthy eating among kids. Read »
Is Bodybuilding Dangerous for Boys?
The training regimen for bodybuilding is grueling enough for an adult; should a growing child ever be allowed to venture into the activity? Read »
Companies Propose Curbing Junk Food Ads for Kids
The nation's largest food companies say they will cut back on marketing unhealthier foods to children, proposing their own set of advertising standards after rejecting similar guidelines proposed by... Read »
Chain Restaurants Will Make Kids Menus Healthier
Parents seeking healthier restaurant meals for their kids can start to look beyond chicken nuggets and macaroni-and-cheese. Read »
Kids Love Riding Their Tricycles
Check out how much fun these kids are having pedaling away and running after one another -- it's a great example of how fitness is truly fun. Read »
To Avoid Obesity, Even Babies Should Exercise
In a new campaign against obesity, the British government issued guidelines on Monday saying that children under the age of 5 — including those who can't even walk yet — should exercise every day. Read »
City Kids Walk and Bike to School More Often
City kids are more likely to walk or bike to school, getting more physical activity than rural schoolchildren as a result, a new study has found. Read »
Handwriting Has Psychological Health Benefits for Kids
Writing things out with good old-fashioned pen and paper has psychological benefits for children that help them develop their brains, a new study has found. Read »
Videogame Fitness Center for Kids Opens in Tribeca
Call it a video-game powered gym for kids: the new Exerblast center in Tribeca aims to make healthy living and exercise fun for children in an age where childhood obesity has become an American epidemic. Read »
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