Urban Family Shanghai

Child Obesity Explosion in Rural China

Recent health reports have indicated a drastic rise in childhood obesity in rural China, particularly in the age group of 7-12 year olds

By Virginia Werner, May 03, 2016 11:08

Preparing for a Second Baby

Don't get complacent, it's a whole new ball game.

By Allyn Zamora, Apr 21, 2016 15:44

How Drugs and Alcohol Affect the Adolescent Brain

Helping our teens make healthy choices.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Apr 19, 2016 15:22

6 Ways to Get Kids Eating Healthier

Tips and tricks for getting kids to eat more greens.

By April Rixon, Apr 12, 2016 12:22

Why Coconut Oil is Good For You

There are many health benefits to this little ingredient.

By April Rixon, Mar 31, 2016 11:05

Explosion in Chinese Cancer Rates

China has seen a major increase in cancer rates over the past decade.

By Anna Myers, Mar 29, 2016 15:19

WATCH: Teen Daredevils Climb Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai

Video not for the faint of heart.

By Anna Myers, Mar 29, 2016 09:48

Shanghai To Introduce Indoor Smoking Ban This Year

Shanghai is finally expected to ban smoking in all indoor venues this year.

By Isabella Farr, Mar 03, 2016 09:26

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

With winter arriving, you may need some help getting the Vitamin D you need!

By April Rixon, Nov 16, 2015 11:20

Staying Healthy on the Go

Don't let jet-setting ruin your routine!

By Urban Family, Sep 21, 2015 07:00

China Air Pollution Update: mapped, color-coded and in real time

The air pollution map released last week has nothing on this. These new maps are in real time.

By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2015 13:20

Map shows worst places in China for air pollution

A new map has been published to show the extent of air pollution throughout China.

By Urban Family, Sep 01, 2015 14:40

Food For Thought

The association between dietary habits and a child's mental wellbeing are stronger than we thought.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Aug 17, 2015 15:20

Barks for the Brain: Why Having a Pet is Healthy

Neuroscientific research findings suggest that owning and caring for a pet can have a significant positive impact on the biochemical makeup of our brains.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Aug 04, 2015 17:52

Urban Farming: Green Hope in Shanghai

How do you feel when seeing food scandals in China popping up as regular front-page stories? Scared? Angry? Hopeless?

By Ben Xie, Jul 30, 2015 15:24

Lizzy’s All-Natural: Super Healthy Smoothies

“These are smoothies, not juices. We blend all the fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins and superfoods in a blender and bottle it, basically like a pre-digested salad that you can drink any time of day.” - Elizabeth Schieffelin on her new smoothie store Liz

By Betty Richardson, Jul 22, 2015 11:15

Mom Blogger: Taking My Fitness to the next Level

When you’re a mom sometimes you forget to do things for yourself. Your days are filled with getting kids dressed, taking kids to school, doing grocery shopping to make sure the kids have enough of whatever they’ve decided to only eat this week, picking up

By Urban Family, May 25, 2015 17:50