What Is Heart Disease? The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Through the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the body's cells. The blood carries oxygen, which the cells need. Cardiovascular disease is a group of problems that occur when the heart and blood...

www.kidshealth.org is one of the best sites available today. The site is broken down into three areas, parents, teen and kids. The site offers articles, interactive activities and endless information and advice. The parenting section offers articles to help parents get through some of those...

In September 2004, the results of a statewide retroactive study of the heights and weights of sixth grade students were announced at a statewide press conference. This study, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) in collaboration with ...