Blogs by Month: 5 2010

Pesticides and ADHD

05.28.10 | Sherri Watters | Comments[1]

A new study finds kids fed fruits and veggies laced with pesticides may run a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

School on Saturday

05.25.10 | Dr. Stephen Coleman | Comments[13]

"And the kids will just get A's..."

Nuts and Cholesterol

05.21.10 | Sherri Watters | Comments[0]

A new study shows eating nuts could improve blood cholesterol levels.

Required Exercise For Pennsylvania Students: A Win

05.18.10 | Dr. Stephen Coleman | Comments[0]

Requiring children to exercise more in school will result in thinner children, healthier children, and — in the future — healthier adults.

Illegal Immigration and Pardon Panels

05.11.10 | Dr. Stephen Coleman | Comments[2]

Listen Here: Download MP3 There has been a lot in the news concerning illegal immigrants. Arizona recently passed a tough new law designed to crack down and arrest illegal immigrants. Some think the measure is long overdue, while others fear ...

Should the Government Limit Your Salt Intake?

05.07.10 | Sherri Watters | Comments[0]

Family Life Chef Sherri Watters gives her opinion about whether the government should step in and regulate the amount of salt in food. She also gives you some tips to take charge when it comes to salt intake.

The Tyranny of the Food Police

05.04.10 | Dr. Stephen Coleman | Comments[0]

Listen Here: Download MP3 There is more and more talk in the Empire and Keystone States about instituting a tax on soft drinks with sugar in order to fight obesity. For example, New York Governor David Paterson would like to see a steep tax on ...