Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies? 
Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies?
Find out how a unique program is helping families get healthy across the U.S.
More doubts about accuracy of BMI 
More doubts about accuracy of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) has been a popular tool for determining healthy weight for more than 180 years. Find out why researchers are questioning this measurement.
How excess sugar can be deadly 
How excess sugar can be deadly
New research shows that your three-soda-a-day habit can be more than unhealthy. It could shorten your life.
Cut obesity risk by making lunch fun 
Cut obesity risk by making lunch fun
An expert explains how a dash of creativity with healthy ingredients can turn the brown bag experience into something your kids can get excited about.
Can commuting take a toll on your health? 
Can commuting take a toll on your health?
If you have the option of walking to work, experts say the jaunt may lower your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Are Americans eating less fast food? 
Are Americans eating less fast food?
Recent data shows U.S. adults are cutting out more fast food than in past years.
Overweight moms at greater risk for C-section 
Overweight moms at greater risk for C-section
Research shows that women who are obese or overweight have an increased chance of delivering their baby via cesarean section.