Originally Posted Friday, September 14, 2012

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month.. and in honor of that, the St. Joseph County Health Department invites you to attend their ROC UR Body Fun Fest to learn more ways you can live a healthier lifestyle. ABC News says currently, about 17 percent of children and adolescents are obese.

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• - Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water. ...
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