Obesity

May 12, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 05 – My Interview with Journalist Patricia Raybon (Part 1)

Have you thought about writing a book? Join me as I visit with award-winning journalist, essayist, and professor Patricia Raybon to discuss her career-changing decision to […]
May 10, 2023

Living a Balanced Life (Podcast)

I enjoyed sharing some time and thoughts with Kevin East on his “Following To Lead Podcast” recently. Our 30-minute discussion was wide-ranging, as seen in the […]
May 8, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #3 – How to boost your immune system

I’ll discuss and break down what to consider when using supplements to try and protect your immune system. Don’t be one of most folks who are […]
May 5, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 04 – My Interview with Best-Selling Author Jerry B. Jenkins and his Super Agent Alex Field

Can an aspiring writer afford NOT to have an agent? Mega bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins and his literary advocate and super agent Alex Field return […]
May 3, 2023

Would you consider supporting our 2023 “Walk 4 Life”?

This year Barb and I will mark our 21st year of “Walking for Life” for Life Network. We hope you’ll consider supporting our walk this year […]
May 1, 2023

Monthly Family Update – May 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: New Blog Launch was Successful “Ask Dr. Walt” Q&As in Today’s Christian Living “Vaccine News You Can Use” […]
April 28, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 03 – My Interview with Super Author Agent Alex Field

An advocate for authors and a veteran of book publishing, Alex Field shares his advice on undertaking the long journey from dreaming about writing a book, […]
April 26, 2023

A really sweet review of my WWII book

Gosh, it’s hard to believe it, but my WWII book about my dad’s exploits, At First Light: A True World War II Story of a Hero, His […]
August 4, 2010

PE classes unfortunately are NOT a priority, report says

Even as first lady Michelle Obama continues  her “Let’s Move” and the NFL’s “Play 60” campaigns to fight childhood obesity, many American schools still don’t have […]
August 4, 2010

Does increased activity mean higher GPA? The answer may surprise you!

Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity among college students may lead them to have grade point averages about .4 higher, on a scale of 4.0, […]
August 4, 2010

BOOK SALE: SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat

I’m having a sale that’s designed to help your child and your family become more highly healthy. My book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from […]
August 9, 2010

Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study

This headline is no surprise to long-time readers of this blog. But, despite the recommendations that children (over age two) be exposed to no more than […]
August 9, 2010

Stricter Rules Can Steer Kids Away From TV

I’ve blogged on the facts that (1) “Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV” and (2) most parents don’t when children under two years of age are […]
August 13, 2010

Kids Like Cartoon-Branded Snacks Better

A new study is showing that children find foods taste better if the packages feature popular cartoon characters. Once simply the world’s best-known cartoon, canine detective Scooby-Doo […]