Obesity affects global warming

The size of your waistline can affect global warming. Researchers in London say obesity contributes to global warming because obese people eat more, therefore, more food has to be grown and transported and it takes more fuel to transport heavy people as well. You can read more about it here. So now losing weight is not a single goal, but a global one. Too much pressure for me, I need a twinkie.

Weekend Fun

Take the family to the City of Tamarac's Fun and Fitness Fair Saturday, May 17th, from 9:30 am to 1 pm. There will be free health screenings, raffles, a bounce house, fitness demonstrations, health information and more. The Fair is at the Community Center on Commercial Boulevard. (954-597-3642)

On Sunday, May 18th, you can have fun and help a good cause at the Spencer Crawford Children's Foundation's Walkathon and Family Fun Day. It's being held at North Community Park in Coral Springs There'll be a butterfly release, followed by the walk, and then fun activities for the kids and adults. (877-731-3452)

If your kids love "Little Red Riding Hood," take them to see the play at the Sol Children Theatre Troupe's presentation this weekend in Boca Raton. Shows are at 2 pm and 7 pm, both Saturday and Sunday.

Your kids also can enjoy a live performance of Walt Disney's "Mulan," this weekend at the Coral Gables Youth Center Theater in Coral Gables. Shows are at 3 pm and 8 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Kids Diabetes Camp

Today (May 16) is the last day for you to register your kids at Camp KoralKids. This camp is for Type 1 diabetic children, ages 5 and half to 11. It's medically supervised by Coral Springs Medical Center and it's held at Parkside Elementary School in Coral Springs. It runs from June 9th through the 20th. (954-344-3344)

Cost of ice cream

Have you noticed that ice cream carton lately? It could be shrinking. Some companies are cutting down on the size of the carton rather than upping the cost of ice cream. Both Breyers and Edy's acknowledge they've downsized their containers, but kept the same prices, blaming the measure on the higher cost for ingredients. You can read more about it here.

Bird feed advice

You know the signs that read "Don't Feed the Birds"? Now we may get new signs that read "Don't Feed the Birds Bread!" That's because animal experts say bread is nothing more than empty calories that fill birds up, when they really need a mix of seed, worms, grated cheese, soft apples, bananas and strawberries. They even like cooked rice and pastry. Maybe someone should open up an open-air bird cafe? You can read more about what to feed birds here.

Kids with specs look smart

If your kids dread wearing glasses, just tell them they'll look smarter. And you'll be telling them the truth. New study of children finds they really do think kids who wear glasses look smarter and even more honest. And that glasses don't influence their decision in choosing whom to play with. Read more about it here.

Happy Bicycling Month

With gas prices up, sales of bikes are up too, both motorcycle and bicycle. It's National Bicycle Month, a time to ride for fun, exercise and work. Read more about it here. Can't get very far on my bike; it's stationary.

Immunization Schedule

If your kids need to get their vaccinations up to date, you can take them to the Broward County Health Department's West Broward Health Center today from noon to 7. For a full schedule of dates and guidelines for vaccinations, check here.