It?s no surprise that the American Advertising Federation (AAF) rapidly contested findings from a December 2005 Institute of Medicine (IOM) study that found food marketing to be detrimental to our nation?s youth. So, who should we believe: A respected medical research organization entering into studies with a presumably objective position, or an industry association with a vested interest in results of relevant studies? A new study sheds light.

When many think of yoga, images of zoned-out new-agers in pretzel-like positions chanting mantras, may come to mind, but consider this: Yoga is an ancient practice that can help you deal with the stress of modern life.

Solutions to America?s childhood obesity problem do not need to be the result of clinical trials or doctorate level dissertations. There are many new solutions on the marketplace today that have come about at the grassroots level by average citizens who are not only concerned about the state of kids? health throughout the U.S., but have taken action.