Eating fish once a week linked to better sleep, higher IQ in kids
Eating fish once a week linked to better sleep, higher IQ in kids Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points…
Regular take-out meals linked to higher body fat and cholesterol in kids
Regular take-out meals linked to higher body fat and cholesterol in kids Children who eat restaurant carry-out meals once a week or more tend to have extra…
Healthy eating linked to kids' happiness
Healthy eating linked to kids' happiness Healthy eating is associated with better self-esteem and fewer emotional and peer problems, such as having fewer…
Kids who exercise perform better in class
Kids who exercise perform better in class Students who get extra physical activity may pay more attention in school and do better in subjects like reading and…
Childhood obesity rising with media use
Childhood obesity rising with media use Children’s waistlines have been expanding in lock step with the amount of time they spend with televisions,…
Serious health risks associated with energy drinks
Serious health risks associated with energy drinks A new review of current scientific knowledge on energy drinks finds their advertised short-term benefits…
Too little sleep tied to weight gain in kids
Too little sleep tied to weight gain in kids Children who don’t get enough sleep may be more likely to become overweight or obese than kids who…
Kids who skip breakfast may miss key nutrients
Kids who skip breakfast may miss key nutrients Children who skip breakfast on a regular basis are likely to fall short for the day in getting all their…
Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy tied to child’s obesity risk
Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy tied to child’s obesity risk Pregnant women who drink non-diet sodas during pregnancy are more likely to have kids who…
Screen kids and teens for obesity, U.S. experts advise
Screen kids and teens for obesity, U.S. experts advise Children and teenagers should be screened for obesity at doctors' offices starting at age 6 and…