childhood obesity

October 9, 2024

2) How often should I get routine screenings and vaccinations?

I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
October 6, 2024

How to change your preferences in my blog notices

There’s been some confusion among some of you who receive my blogs. There are actually TWO blogs: (1) one is my HEALTH/FAMILY blog, and (2) the […]
October 2, 2024

1) What are the key factors influencing my overall health?

I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
October 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — October 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  Understanding Your Health: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician List of last month’s blogs at DrWalt.com […]
September 25, 2024

Introduction: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician

I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
September 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — September 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  Oh my goodness, my daily Bible Reading/Devotion just reached 8000 subscribers My Dad and St. Paul “Ask Dr. […]
August 21, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Heart-Healthy Humor” (Part 3)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 14, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Laughter is the Best Prescription” (Part 2)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 7, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Laughter is the Best Medicine” (Part 1)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]
August 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — August 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  As I reflect on 50 years of membership in and service to the Christian Medical and Dental Associations […]
July 31, 2024

I was shocked and horrified by a $55,000 medical bill for 12 hours in an ER

After over four and a half decades as a physician and after two and a half decades on the RBRVS Commission (The resource-based relative value scale […]
July 17, 2024

My reflections: “Faith in Practice: A Journey in Family Medicine and Faith”

I was recently interviewed by one of their staff, Arne Tielbürger, for an episode of the Lausanne podcast, “God on the Move.” Arne titled our interview, […]
April 18, 2008

Hopefully More States/Cities will Require Posting of Calories on Menus

  Health officials in New York City won a huge victory this week in the fight against the epidemic of childhood obesity. A federal judge upheld […]
May 28, 2008

Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – May 28, 2008

Please let me know if you like this type of entry or not. Your feedback will be very helpful to me. Best Treatment for Vertigo Is […]
June 4, 2008

Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – June 4, 2008

Here are my takes on some of today’s health headlines. If Dad is not involved in child care, can we blame the mom? Here’s one the […]
June 27, 2008

Half of Obese Kids Have Metabolic Syndrome

WebMD is reporting findings by University of Miami researchers showing that by age 12 to 14, half of obese children have metabolic syndrome, a group of […]
June 30, 2008

U.S. program targets obesity in tween girls

Reuters Health is reporting a new program developed by the U.S. government that is tackling the obesity epidemic by helping “tween” girls and their parents make […]
July 2, 2008

Exercise recommendations may not curb kids’ weight

Reuters Health is reporting on a UK study that suggests health experts generally recommend that children get at least one hour of moderate exercise each day. […]
July 9, 2008

Type 2 diabetes epidemic looming

Reuters Health is reporting that the current epidemic of childhood obesity is going to lead to an epidemic of young adults with type 2 diabetes. Ultimately, […]
July 9, 2008

Slow eating trims calorie intake: study

Reuters Health is reporting a study in which researchers found that when they had 30 young women eat a lunch of pasta, tomatoes, and cheese, the […]
July 9, 2008

Turn off TV during meals or kids may get fat: study

Reuters is reporting a study of childhood obesity in which University of Toronto nutritionist Harvey Anderson found that kids who watched TV while eating lunch took […]
August 22, 2008

Study Backs Up Dr. Walt’s Recommendations for Overweight Kids

Reuters Health  is reporting a new study suggesting that children who regularly exercise and limit their time in front of the TV and computer are much […]
September 5, 2008

Study backs up Dr. Walt’s recommendations: No harm seen in telling parent child is overweight

Reuters Health is reporting that most parents find it acceptable to be told about their child’s weight status, and the feedback has “minimal” adverse effects for […]
October 8, 2008

Vending Machines with Unhealthy Food Found in Most Middle Schools – Dr. Walt offers solutions for parents

Three-quarters of middle schools have vending machines where snacks and sugared drinks are sold, a new study finds. The research demonstrates that there are vending machines […]