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…
Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, WHO urges
Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, WHO urges Governments should tax sugary drinks to fight the global epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the World Health…
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss For young adults following a diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may…
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…
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types Yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as you age: cancer prevention. An international team of…
Like obesity, overweight can shorten lifespan, too
Like obesity, overweight can shorten lifespan, too Scientists accept that obesity can shorten a person's life span, but they have debated whether being…
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…