We've all heard the statistics: the prevalence of obesity amongst adults in the United States has risen dramatically in the past 5 years to nearly 34% of the population.  But at a recent orthopedics symposium I was staggered to find that not only has the obesity rate in 6-19 year olds tripled in that same time period, but there is a staggering increase in the amount of joint disease- once reserved for the aged- in these children!  So, in addition to skyrocketing rates of asthma, diabetes and heart disease, children are now at risk for … [Read more...]

What an incredible 30 days this has been!  30 bloggers have shared the highlights of a park and a love- Epcot- across the span of 30 years.  In the blink of an eye, our retrospective is over.  As I wrote after last year's 40 Days to 40 Years:  The treasured gift that Walt left us is a shared joy when first experienced, and then gains sparkle as we remember the magic years later. As a way of thanking each and every author and supporter of 30 Days to 30 Years, it is an honor to share the highlights from exactly what we've … [Read more...]