Articles for Tag: "diet"

Struggles with body image can start in elementary school 
Struggles with body image can start in elementary school
Kids say the media is putting pressure on them to look a certain way.
Can looking at gross pictures curb your appetite? 
Can looking at gross pictures curb your appetite?
Viewing stomach-turning images can help reduce junk food cravings, says a study. But some doctors question the findings.
Don’t ignore hypertension in kids, experts warn 
Don’t ignore hypertension in kids, experts warn
Monitoring blood pressure during adolescence could prevent heart problems later.
Female athletes are at increased risk for injuries  Featured
Female athletes are at increased risk for injuries
Girls playing high school sports are more prone to overuse injuries than boys.
Kids’ healthy habits worsen over summer break 
Kids’ healthy habits worsen over summer break
With school out, children spend more time watching TV and eat more sugar, too.
How fructose can wreak havoc on your health 
How fructose can wreak havoc on your health
One type of sugar is linked to weight gain, physical inactivity and more, says a study.
Positive messages about food have the best impact 
Positive messages about food have the best impact
Promoting the benefits of healthy choices is more likely to help people improve their diets.