The latest analysis shows food-and-beverage makers have fewer ads on television aimed at children, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still reaching young audiences.
Diet & Fitness
Ditching the Chips: Study Finds Kids Give Cheese and Veggies the Thumbs Up
When it comes to snacks, cheese and vegetables may be just as satisfying as chips
Milk for Kids: 2 Cups a Day, No More and No Less
Milk, it does a body good. But how much milk does the most good?
Holiday Foods to Avoid (And What To Eat Instead)
When It Comes to Longevity, It’s Not Years But Microlives that May Count
We know that overindulging in our favorite foods isn’t good for our health, but researchers propose a new way of quantifying just how harmful those treats can be.
Faster, Stronger, Longer: Olympians Live Longer than the Rest of Us
All that training, regardless of the sport, my pay off in extra years, according to two recent studies.
The Best Gear For Winter-Friendly Workouts
Check out this guide of sweat-friendly must-haves to keep you motivated for staying in shape this season on our companion blog, Style.
The Naptime Chef’s Spicy Twist on Traditional Christmas Cookies
Mommy-blogger and “Naptime Chef” Kelsey Banfield dishes this year’s favorite holiday cookie.
The Most Popular Diets of 2012 (According to Google)
Power Up, Slim Down: Mobile Apps May Help With Weight Loss
Even for older adults who aren’t tech-savvy, simple digital tools and occasional phone support can dramatically improve weight-management success – and at a fraction of the cost of intensive one-on-one counseling.
Diet Strategies Show Promise in Lowering Risk of Diabetes
It’s one thing to find a strategy that works in the lab, but quite another to prove that it’s effective in the real world as well.
Is Too Much Salt a Trigger for Childhood Obesity?
Cravings for unhealthy foods often go hand in hand, which isn’t good news for young waistlines.
Certain Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
When it comes to foods that lower cancer risk, color may count.
