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With the percentage of children who are overweight in America tripling over the last 30 years, physical education in our schools is more important than ever.

 

That’s why physical education professionals and advocates across the state are marking “National Physical Fitness and Sport Month” in May, by working to ensure our schools are offering quality physical education programs for all students.

Click here to access the story featuring Sandra Kupchick of Wilmington

 Click here to visit the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's web site

 

 

One of the ways you can protect yourself against arthritis is to increase your physical activity.  While we may have trouble getting motivated, a sometimes forgotten family member can help us get active.

Click here to access the story featuring Kerri Swigert of the Maryland-Delaware chapter of the Arthritis Foundation

 Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site

 

 

Many of us take breathing for granted, until we have difficulty doing so.  Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care have met in San Antonio to discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help people with lung conditions breathe easier.

Click here for story featuring Amy Thomas of Georgetown

Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org

 

The physicians who work to ensure your children’s health, the nation’s pediatricians, are meeting as the American Academy of Pediatrics convenes in its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.  Pediatricians are learning the latest treatments for childhood diseases and ailments, and are sharing ideas for treating their patients.

Click here for story featuring Dr. John Donnelly of Newark

Click here for story featuring Dr. Nemish Mehta of Bear

Click here to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics web site

 

 

 

 

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