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Effects of Exercise on the Relationship Between Low Self-Esteem and Obesity in Children (May 2000)

Introduction Obesity is the most common health problem facing children today. It has been suggested that obese children have increased problems with self-esteem and depression when compared to the normal pediatric population. Research in exercise and depression is persuasively showing how exercise may be elemental in treating low self-esteem. Moderate exercise seems to be the […]


Why Isnt My Diet Working?

Have you been on a new diet for a couple of weeks and found that you STILL can’t lose weight? Have you actually GAINED a pound or two since you’ve been on it? Are you just about ready to throw this diet out the window and try something else? Well, hold on a minute. There […]