Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Comics promoting healthier eating in kids? 
Comics promoting healthier eating in kids?
Japanese comic art may be a great vehicle to help at-risk youth make healthier snacking decisions, study finds.
Bullied kids exercise less 
Bullied kids exercise less
Experts find that middle school students who are teased during gym class are less likely to participate in physical activity.
Added sugars raise heart disease risk 
Added sugars raise heart disease risk
A new study warns that artificial sugars increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
How to cut your heart disease risks by half 
How to cut your heart disease risks by half
Find out three risk factors that you can control to keep your heart healthy.
3 risk factors for childhood obesity 
3 risk factors for childhood obesity
A new study identifies how parents can reduce these risks by setting a better example and introducing healthy habits.
Hearing loss linked to weight 
Hearing loss linked to weight
A study finds that hearing problems can also be tied to your BMI. Get the details.
Unique program helps families fight childhood obesity  Featured
Unique program helps families fight childhood obesity
Learn more about a special program that helps the whole family address weight issues.