Shauna Wright
What Are the Fittest and Fattest States in the US?
All that fresh mountain air must be a very good thing, because according to a new report from the CDC, Colorado has once again ranked as the thinnest state in the nation.
Do School Food Laws Help Kids Lose Weight?
In an effort to curb rising child obesity rates, many states across the US have limited the unhealthy foods that kids can buy at school — and new evidence shows it could be paying off.
This Day in History for August 15 – Woodstock Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1824 – Freed American slaves found Liberia (More info)
1914 – The Panama Canal opens to traffic (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ben Affleck
Age: 40
Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter
Known For: Winning an Oscar with Matt Damon for writing ‘Good Will Hunting,’ roles in films such as ‘Armageddon,’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and ‘Hollywoodland,’ receiving critical acclaim for directing the movies ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘The Town,’ and his marriage to actress J
Young Model With Down Syndrome Makes History
Models with Down syndrome aren’t new — earlier this year, Target drew praise for featuring a boy with the chromosomal condition in one of its ads. But in a first, a little girl with Down syndrome is now fronting a whole campaign.