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A number of institutions and health centers around the nation are leading the charge for equity and opportunities for girls and women in sports.GIRLS (Giving Individuals the Right Landing Strategy) in Sports MattersSM. A number of institutions and health centers around the nation are leading the charge for equity and opportunities for girls and women in sports. The NYSHSI GIRLS in Sports MattersSM is a national coalition championed by a core group of clinical and research leaders in sports bio-mechanics, physical activity, motor development and pediatrics. It is comprised of a myriad of youth sports governing bodies and sports medicine and athletic associations who want to be involved and play an integral contributing role. Through research, education, training and advocacy, the coalition develops consensus and delivers a powerful and impactful national message and strategy supported by evidence-based recommendations to help girls develop more optimal movement strategies earlier, in order to be better prepared for sports and physical activity for life. The GIRLS in Sports MattersSM initiative focuses on and promotes physical activity, healthy youth athlete development, fitness, and injury risk reduction specific to girls; particularly as they enter and go through the rapidly changing and individualized period of transition from childhood through adolescence.  Mike Bergeron, PhD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share more about the initiative and how you can get your girls active and let them play.

Exciting new innovations can help guide your child to becoming a healthy youth athlete.In November 2013, the American College of Sports Medicine and National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute, supported by the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports, hosted a Congressional Briefing. The briefing featured several noted experts in youth sports to introduce an exciting new initiative and strategy focusing on healthy and safe participation and athletic development in girls. Special guest, Dr. Mike Bergeron, shares the exciting new innovations that can help guide you and your child to becoming a healthy youth athlete.

It's time to put on your big girl panties and learn what you need to succeed in life before getting any older and wasting any more time.Time moves pretty fast. Before you know it, you're in your mid-20s and reminiscing about those college days when you could eat, drink and sleep like a pro. You may hate to hear it, but it's time to put on your big girl panties and learn what you need to succeed in life before getting any older and wasting any more of your time on things that are unnecessary. You've been through it all: never-ending job searches, bitter friendships, several heartbreaks and those feeling of regret after long nights of partying. But now you're serious about what you are willing to tolerate as you approach your late-20s and beyond. For instance a big one is to cut the social fat. Just because you've known your best friend since you were 13, doesn't mean you have to be friends for life. Just because she treats you like garbage but you put up with it anyway doesn't mean you should. Well, don't! End those toxic friendships, they aren't doing you any good. In this segment, blogger for Cosmopolitan, Anna Breslaw, shares 10 things woman should know by the age of 25.

You've heard, and might have seen it all before, but what do you really know about sex between lesbians?There are a lot of myths about what lesbian sex is and how it should be. Unfortunately, the misinformation on what lesbian sex should look like mostly comes from movies and porn. Newsflash: just because you saw it in a movie doesn't mean it actually exists. Just to make things clear, there is no such thing as "Lesbian Sex" either. Sex is part of everyone's sexuality. It's just sex. The first myth you're probably thinking of is penetration and that there is no sex unless penetration exists. False. Any person, regardless if they are a lesbian or not, may not believe penetration is part of sex. It all comes down to what that specific person likes. Co-Founder of Everyone Is Gay, Kristin Russo, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to debunk all the myths you've heard about lesbian sex.

Learn the other side of the legalization of marijuana, and separate fact from fiction.Crops are popping up everywhere and the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana is covered almost daily in the media. You hear stories from both sides. For instance, those who support it declare the health benefits, such as how cannabis reduces suicide. Alternately, politically opposing parties are rushing to Obama to put a stop to other states jumping on the cannabis entrepreneurial band wagon... despite those fact-based health benefits. On the official National Cannabis Industry website, www.thecannabisindustry.org, you'll find the following mission: "To promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and work for a favorable social, economic and legal environment for that industry in the United States." Join Taylor West, Deputy Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, as she sheds light on what the Association does to support the legalization of cannabis and why a lot of what is being covered in the media may not be the true facts.

February is American Heart Month and Dr. Bob, "The Drugless Doctor," shares how to keep your heart happy and healthy by picking the right foods.February is American Hearth Month, and media outlets across the nation are dispersing information on how to keep your heart healthy and fit. But do you truly know what exactly causes a heart attack? What age, foods and activities can bring you closer to having one? In this segment of To Your Good Health Radio, Dr. Bob, "The Drugless Doctor," shares what to look out for, what to avoid and how you can actually keep your cholesterol levels down without taking medication. Tune in for this life-saving information; your heart will thank you!

You probably have some idea of what causes you to gain a few pounds here and there. But could the bigger problem be FatFlammation?You probably have some idea of what causes you to gain a few pounds here and there. But could the bigger problem be FatFlammation? In this segment, Dr. Lori Shemek shares her tips on weight loss, fighting disease and illness and how to avoid the concept of FatFlammation. Tune in to hear which foods actually can reverse weight gain, disease and illness, as well as the real causes of weight gain -- one that many people simply are in the dark about. Dr. Shemek will also share information contained in her bestselling book, Fire Up Your Fat Burn!

As a parent, it can be a struggle to raise a finicky eater. Find out why "yuck" is a four-letter word kids should never utter.If you are a parent, you know the struggles of raising healthy children... especially when they are finicky eaters. The reality is you have long days and a very short time in the kitchen. Stacey Antine, MS, RD, author of Appetite for Life and founder of Health Barn, USA, joins the To Your Good Health Radio Show to share helpful tips on how to get your child to eat healthy, yet nutritious, meals. Her expertise stems from 20 years of experience as a nutritionist. Stacey also sheds some light on the causes and effects of childhood obesity, and how you can help your child avoid the obesity trap.

Our two powerhouse nutritionists cover the latest health and wellness headlines in order to help YOU live better.In this segment of Chew On This, our two powerhouse nutritionists cover the latest health and wellness headlines, and either edify them or expose them as media propaganda. And who better to join Dr. Friedman to hash it out than Kim Barnouin, author of the New York Times bestselling Skinny Bitch series of books. Join them both in this revealing and eye-opening interview.

As a nation we have made progress in reducing tobacco use among youth; however, far too many young people are still getting hooked.As a nation we have made progress in reducing tobacco use among youth; however, far too many young people are still using tobacco. Today, more than 600,000 middle school students and 3 million high school students smoke cigarettes. Rates of decline for cigarette smoking have slowed in the last decade, and rates of decline for smokeless tobacco use have stalled completely. Tobacco use by youth and young adults causes both immediate and long-term damage. One of the most serious health effects is nicotine addiction, which prolongs tobacco use and can lead to severe health consequences. The younger youth are when they start using tobacco, the more likely they'll be addicted. The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss her summit on tobacco use and our youth, as well as how parents can directly influence their children's future health.

A gun in the home is 43 times more likely to be used to kill a friend or family member than a burglar or other criminal.More than 44 million Americans own firearms. Of the 192 million firearms owned in the United States, 65 million are handguns. Research shows guns in homes are a serious risk to families. In fact, a gun in the home is 43 times more likely to be used to kill a friend or family member than a burglar or other criminal. Your home is safer without a handgun; but if you choose to have a handgun, make sure it is stored unloaded and locked up. Suicide is one of the three leading causes of death for 13- to 19-year-olds in the United States, and keeping guns away from your teen can help increase their chances of survival if attempting suicide. The availability of handguns in settings where children live and play has led to a devastating toll on human lives. But it's not just your home you need to be concerned with. How do you have that conversation with other parents about whether they have firearms? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is renewing its call to reduce the destructive effects of guns on the lives of children and adolescents, including counseling parents about safe gun storage and supporting legislation to prevent firearm injuries and deaths. Join Dr. Alison Tothy as she shares more information on these initiatives.

It's difficult to think about your kids' summer camp choices in the midst of all this cold. But being proactive can give them the best experience possible.It's difficult to think about your kids' summer camp choices in the midst of all this cold. But being proactive can give them the best experience possible. ​Attending camp can be an unforgettable experience for young children, and it can have a positive affect on their psychological development, self esteem and independence. In this segment, Alison Tothy, MD, FAAP, discusses how to gauge when your child is ready for overnight camp or day camp and what features to consider when choosing a camp.

Can exercise truly replace depression medications? What steps do you need to take to make this transition safely?Can exercise truly replace your depression medications? Research has proven that exercise helps ease anxiety and depression. But how much does it actually help? Can it replace your meds, or might it not be as strong as they say? Would you rather exercise every day and not have to use as much medication? What does exercise do for your brain that makes it such a strong antidepressant? John P. Higgins, MD, is a sports cardiologist for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In this segment he joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss depression, anxiety, your medications and exercise. It might be the best medicine found to date.

Mobile fitness devices do can count steps and track your sleep patterns. But can they truly help you reach your goals?"If you can measure it, then you can manage it," says guest expert, Dr. John Higgins. Mobile fitness devices have made the leap from just counting steps, to counting calories and keeping track of daily miles, whether you are running, walking or swimming. Some even track your sleep patterns. Many have the ability to directly upload to a journal on your smart phone. Devices such as the FitBit, UP Band or Nike Fuel Band can help you reach your goals much more easily than in years past. Dr. Higgins joins host, Melanie Cole, MS, to share with you how mobile fitness can get you moving in the right direction and help you achieve your toughest fitness goals.

Sickle Cell is a red blood cell disease that has no widely available cure.Sickle cell disease is a condition that changes normal, round red blood cells into cells that are shaped like half moons. Sickle cells move through your blood stream and have a higher risk getting stuck on blood vessels, which can stop oxygen from getting through. Sickle cell is an inherited disease that causes lifelong health problems such as horrible pain and anemia. Antibiotics and immunizations are available to help maintain pain but there is no widely available cure other than stem cell donation, which can be very hard to find a direct match. What about Cord Blood? Chloe Pratt, a five-year-old girl was born with sickle cell. Chloe was fortunate and received a stem cell donation taken from the umbilical cord blood of her brother. Chloe is now a healthy and active child. Pediatric hematology and oncology and stem cell transplant specialist, Joel Weinthal, MD, and Father of Chloe Pratt, Kebreon Pratt, share Chloe's story,  as well as how cord blood helped Chloe become a healthier child and if cord blood can someday cure sickle cell disease.