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It’s the Television, Stupid
Television viewing needs to be near the top of our list when we’re doing a wellness evaluation.
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Let ’em Play: In Defense of Youth Football
The football that we see on TV, with all its hoopla, ugliness, and mind-numbing advertisements, shouldn’t discourage us from allowing kids who...
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Opioids Post T&A
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The Future of Obesity
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Chronic Absenteeism
The family that treats school attendance as optional is likely to produce adults who take a similarly nonchalant attitude toward their employment...
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The Smartphone Problem
Cell phone overuse, particularly in school, is something most of us see as a problem deserving an immediate solution. That solution, however, is...
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The Value of Early Education
For many children in this country, being at home is considerably less healthy than being in school.
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PCP Compensation, Part 4
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PCP Compensation, Part 3
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PCP Compensation, Part 2
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PCP Compensation, Part 1
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The Obesogenic Environment of Preschool and Day Care
Before we get too far down the obesity-is-a-disease pathway, we must take a closer look at the role the early care and early school milieu are...