The dangers of eating with the TV on
The dangers of eating with the TV on Families that eat dinner with the television on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families…
Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later
Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and eventually dying from the disease,…
Sleep-deprived preschoolers eat more calories
Sleep-deprived preschoolers eat more calories In a recent study, researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder, deprived preschoolers, all regular…
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills Supplementing with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream…
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating It's no secret that the teen years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened…
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty An acceleration in obesity among young teenagers could be explained by a 12-year-long study…
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens The vast majority of children and teens should consume less than six teaspoons (about 25…
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity Last week, Britain said it would tax companies which sell sugary soft drinks and invest that money in…
Early bedtime for preschoolers may prevent teen obesity
Early bedtime for preschoolers may prevent teen obesity It’s never too early to get kids into good sleep habits, and those habits might even protect…
Veggie superheroes encourage kids to use elementary school salad bars
Veggie superheroes encourage kids to use elementary school salad bars More young children take vegetables in school cafeterias when they are advertised with…