Hormone: Leptin. One of the many hormones produced by your fat cells is leptin, which plays a role in appetite control. Research has found that excess body fat can cause a condition known as leptin resistance, which means your brain isn't affected by leptin even though your body contains higher levels of it.
Best Pet for Kids: 1. Large DOGS like Labs are typically friendly and encourage kids to be active outdoors. Plus: Kids and Pets: A Safety Guide. 4 Rules for Naming a Pet. Coping with a Missing Pet.
Skippyjon Jones is so good on so many levels. It may just be the perfect children's book. No, the Platonic IDEAL of what a children's book should be...I'm that enamored of it!First, the plot is hilarious. Skippyjon is a Siamese cat with a fantastic imagination.