Today, I am going on the news to talk about a group of video and print ads out out by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Approximately, 40% of Georgia’s children are overweight, one of the highest obesity rates in American.
Health…
Category: Belief Net
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A New Year’s Resolution: Dealing With Family Dysfunction
If you made the familiar trek home to be with family this past holiday season but it turned out to be your personal survivor reality show, you are not alone. Unfortunately, most families don’t function like 1950s sitcoms. In fact, family get-togethers can create angst,…
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ADHD Medications: Are They Safe?
For years I have been treating children and adults with ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder). An estimated 2.7 million children and 1.5 million adults are prescribed medications for this disorder.
The struggle for many parents is whether or not to medicate a child….
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Battling Obesity, Spreading the Gospel
This was the headline in our local paper a week ago. As someone deeply involved in preventing obesity, the headline caught my eye.
Five churches in the Elizabeth City, North Carolina area have…
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Pastoral Care to the Elderly is Still Needed
My 90- year-old father has always been an easy going person. It takes a lot to get him to a point that he feels he must confront someone.
A year ago, my mom passed away. She had been very ill and was in a nursing home and hospice for several months. During that time, my dad and others in…