FREE Health physicals for school and sport will be provided to under or uninsured children in the Rochester area on Saturday, August 11 through a partnership with local area businesses, non-profits and Kidz 1st. 

New moms may plan to meet or exceed recommendations for breastfeeding their babies but more than two-thirds quit breastfeeding after just 3 months according a new study from the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

My mom and dad brought some serious farming skills with them when they came to the States. I grew up watching my dad work out in the garden every day, planting every vegetable imaginable. I was a little disappointed as a child that half of our backyard was occupied by a vegetable garden, but I see now how valuable it is and I appreciate the exposure I received, as well as the quality, organic vegetables I consumed.

Registration for the Rochester Area Jaycees' “Safety Town” program, which teaches pre-kindergartners various aspects of life safety, is currently open through the Rochester Enrichment Office. In its 34th year of operation, this summer program seeks to reduce childhood injury by introducing four-, five- and six-year-old children to basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. Registrations will be accepted until all available slots are filled, or until the deadline of Thursday, July 19th, 2012.

The folks at Reader's Digest and Humana Health Care have sent over some interesting health statistics based on a survey of a thousand Americans they polled about healthy living.

Despite our best efforts to make healthy decisions, the survey of 1,000 Americans polled consumers on their health and well being and showed that many Americans are continuing to compromise their health in ways that can lead to chronic disease.

A few notable survey findings include:

"Diamond" Dallas Page is a retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor. His wrestling career spanned two decades, during which Page became a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, two-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, four-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, and one-time WCW World Television Champion. Due to a series of injuries, Diamond Dallas Page found himself exploring a fitness routine none of us would expect him to even consider, and one that he originally thought he would not be caught dead doing - Yoga.

Not all kids (or adults) enjoy a nice salmon filet..  So, what other options are there for getting healthy Omega-3? Of course, there are supplements. But there is also a simple, inexpensive option - Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal.

The beauty with Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal is that you can hide it in so many foods and recipes.

It is estimated that one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer. In observance of Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and in an effort to prevent skin cancer, Wayne State University Physician Group’s Family Medicine will host a free skin cancer screening from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at 1135 W. University Drive, Suite 250, Rochester Hills, MI.

Professional skateboarding lessons weren't an option for kids when I was growing up. So, what is the best way to introduce kids to skateboarding if they want to learn to skateboard and you want them to do so safely? I talked to the owner of South Street Skatepark in Rochester to find out.

Oakland County Moms: What kind of safety precautions do you take when giving skateboard lessons?