The longest lived among us aren’t necessarily those who are of normal weight, says a new study.
Obesity
Yay for Recess: Pediatricians Say It’s as Important as Math or Reading
Play time can be as important as class time for helping students perform their best.
Report Finds Small Decline in Food Ads Targeted at Children
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.
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
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop Slightly In Some Cities: What Are They Doing Right?
Finally, a little good news concerning the nation’s rising obesity rates: rates among children in some cities and states are starting to drop.
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.
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.
Predicting Obesity At Birth
Researchers say they have a formula for divining which newborns are at highest risk of becoming obese during childhood.
Unemployment is Hard on the Heart, and the Harm May Add Up
Repeated job losses may be as damaging to heart health as smoking, high blood pressure, or diabetes
Pepsi’s Fat-Fighting Soda: Too Good to Be True?
Pepsi’s latest refresher claims to fend off fat. But is a healthy soda an oxymoron?
Early Puberty May Heighten Heart Risks for Women
Predicting heart disease risk is not an exact science, but doctors are building the case for another tool to guide their evaluations when it comes to women.
Study Shows More Than Half of All Americans Will Get Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans, and the lifetime risk among healthy Americans remains dangerously high.
How to Keep Your Kids Away from the TV During Meals
Eating meals in front of the television can lead to obesity, but keeping children away from noshing while viewing can be a challenge.
So Dr. Catherine Birken, a pediatrician and associate scientist at the Hospital for Sick …