More than 83 percent of U.S. children age 8 to 18 have video game players in their bedrooms. At the same time, obesity rates continue to increase worldwide; sedentary activities such as seated game-playing may contribute. The authors of the study looked at traditional seated games, as well as more active versions that simulate playing sports or moving through a…
A report released recently by the University of Michigan stated, unequivocally, that OBESITY is the most dangerous and prevalent health hazard facing the United States, surpassing nine other cited health problems. To date, neither 2008 presidential candidates, John McCain nor Barack Obama have made any public statement regarding this issue. Children’s International Obesity Foundation(CIOF) has taken notice. New York, NY…
Gym teachers and video games have never been a happy mix. While one side struggles to pull kids off the couch, the other holds them fast. But Kim Mason, a phys-ed director in Rogers, Ark., with 28 years of experience selling kids on the virtues of sweat, did something unlikely last year: she persuaded her public-school district to invest $35,000…
Local programs show kids that eating healthier and becoming more active is not only good for them, but also fun. By Julie Engelhardt Getting kids to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be challenging for parents today. Instead of going outside to ride their bikes or run and play when there’s down time, children tend to plop down on the couch…
It was one of those numbers, like $10-a-gallon gas or $20 six-packs, that seemed designed to shock: Could it really be that almost nine out of every 10 American adults will be overweight or obese — basically, more than 20 percent over their “ideal” weight — in less than 25 years? That’s what a new study, based on national surveys,…
I’m a Wii Fit believer by ZDNet‘s Christopher Dawson — I really thought Wii Fit was a gimmick. And those phys ed classes that used Dance Dance Revolution to get sedentary teenagers jumping around? Talk about a waste of taxpayer money. Then my kids bought Wii Fit this weekend and I was absolutely, instantly impressed. Wii Fit is a game…
Research suggests that childhood obesity begins in infancyOver the last decade, childhood obesity has grown into an epidemic, reflected in soaring rates of type 2 diabetes and recommendations that pediatricians check toddlers for elevated cholesterol. What hasn’t been as clear is how early to intervene. A study presented at a pediatric research program on Friday suggested obesity prevention efforts should…
Who doesn’t want to spend more time playing? I know I do! Today’s guest column by Marina Mironov underscores the benefits of play for our kids. We grown ups benefit from our relationships with happy, well adjusted children too! We all know kids love playgrounds. Now, research shows that playing on the playground can boost brainpower too! Playing has been…
PS3 Eye Toy Package w/ Plasma TV/Roll Cart – [more information] This package is great for Exergaming competitions playing various mini games on the PS3. The camera puts you in the game as you physically interact with the software! Alpha Mats – [more information] Text your name, compute math problems and up your cardio on this amazing Exerlearing pad. These…
Recent Initiatives Recent InitiativesWal-Mart is proud to be a good neighbor and citizen in thousands of communities across the country and around the world. We believe it’s a privilege to be a store that’s part of the community. And, we believe it’s our responsibility to help sustain the communities that rely upon us. The stories below are just a few…
Earlier in the week Senior Editor (Health/Medicine) Katherine Hobson from US News & World Report interviewed me by phone. Here is the online article titled “The Power of Wii: Getting in Shape with Video Games?” What if you could turn video games, criticized for everything from their obsessive hold on users to their purported role in childhood obesity to their…
Popularity of video game workouts takes Y by surpriseCARTER HAYDU The Moose Jaw Times Herald Jessica Sorowski, 12, poses with the video boxing game at the YMCA on Thursday. The YMCA has incorporated physical activity and video games as a way to keep kids active. Colin Dewar photographA happy surprise from the local YMCA’s summer video game fitness trial program…
