by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
In life, it’s nearly always possible to have too much of a good thing, and moderation is usually the right common-sense prescription (no matter what the advertisers say). Screen time is no exception. But how much is too much? That’s the question many parents are...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
While your own genes certainly play a role, studies have consistently found that other factors (including environmental and behavioral ones) are even more important when it comes to living a long and healthy life. These factors include keeping active, maintaining a...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
President John F. Kennedy once said, “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” Since July 16, 1955, the American government has shown at least a political...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
What most Americans used to refer to as a “general practitioner”, “family doctor” or “internist” is now called a primary care physician (PCP). This term has become more popular since the advent of managed care, in which many health insurance plans do not provide...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
If children eat a healthy, balanced diet, they should not generally require nutritional supplements. However, very few children actually eat a wide enough variety of foods to get the all the nutrients their growing bodies need. To help you choose the best nutritional...