Healthy Living Twitter Weekly Recap

Here's a look at my Twitter posts from the last week.

Overweight Moms are more likely to have overweight kids. We need more programs like this: http://bit.ly/xlot3

Encouraging news for families of SMA and muscular dystrophy. http://bit.ly/14socQ

What do 57 different studies have to say about the future of obese kids? http://bit.ly/1iuT7F Not new info, but good to shock into action.

More vitamin D research. Seems that low vitamin D is linked with chronic pain in women. Milk, sun, and vitamins girls! http://bit.ly/11KmKo

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Enjoy your weekend, and get outside!!!

Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Child Obesity and Education

Nice blog post here on the Encyclopedia Brittanica Blog (who knew?!?) about the relationship between childhood obesity and education. Startling and sad.

Also, here's a pretty good handout on Seven Steps to Success in managing childhood obesity. Now, if only we can get someone to pay for it...

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Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.

What's been going on...

OK, so it's been a while since my last post. Yes, it's cold and flu season, but there have been other things going on as well.

I gave a talk last week at the Westin in Virginia Beach to local health care professionals on the challenges of managing childhood obesity for the community pediatrician.

It was a fun talk and I got to meet some great people, like Dr. Sandy Hassink of Nemours Dupont Childrens Hospital in Delaware. Dr. Hassink was brilliant and really knows her stuff. She's also quite personable and I enjoyed her company very much.

The talk was arranged by Dr. Elsie Mainali who did a great job putting the symposium together and making it a success, in spite of the snowy weather.

Next up, I'll be at the Taylor Bend YMCA in April for their health and fitness fair. Join me and some of my staff for a great time and learn how to help your family live their healthiest.

New post coming soon. Have any ideas? Post them here!

Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Happy New Year!

Have you made a resolution this New Year to help your family get healthier?

Great!

Here are a few tips to help you and your children succeed:

Take it slow. It's tempting to turn your lives upside down in the name of good health. The problem is that most people who make New Year resolutions, have long forgotten about them by February. It's much easier to make changes that stick when you make them slowly, one at a time.

Get everyone involved. It's hard to make changes if the rules only apply to half the household. Be consistent throughout the house and get everyone on board.

Reward yourselves. Set goals for you and your family, and plan a family reward when you achieve them. Decide something fun to do as a group, and you'll have great motivation to stick with your program.

Want to know how to get healthier? Keep reading the blog, or send me your questions at mscaccia (at) renaissancepeds (dot) com - sorry about spelling it all out, but we need to keep the spam bots away!

Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.