Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago. It has become increasingly difficult for children and their families to make healthy food choices and get enough physical activity, due to the built environments in their home, child…

In Philadelphia, PA, more than two-thirds of adults and nearly half of all youth are overweight or obese. Access to healthy food, including fruits and vegetables, is a challenge. But with support from CDC, the city is using innovative approaches to get healthy foods where they’re needed.

One of the city’s…

Historically, Thanksgiving was a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and year. All those involved in the strenuous farming process could finally rest at the close of the harvesting season and spend time with family and friends, old and new. Nowadays, life is much busier and it’s easy to forget…

Its November- temperatures are falling and the days are getting shorter. As we head into the winter months, many people will want to stay warm indoors. While it’s tempting to curl up on the couch, being inactive during the winter months has its consequences. On average, Americans gain a pound during the…