Articles for Tag: "Childhood Obesity"

Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers 
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers
A new study links sweetened drinks to excessive weight gain in kids as young as four years old.
Is long-term obesity putting your heart at risk? 
Is long-term obesity putting your heart at risk?
A new study finds that young adults who are obese for 20 years or more are in danger of developing cardiovascular disease as they grow older.
Hearing loss a new threat for obese adolescents, study finds 
Hearing loss a new threat for obese adolescents, study finds
Health threats from obesity are widely known but now a new problem may be affecting obese teens. Learn more.
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom 
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom
A recent study links bedroom TVs to obesity in children.
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy  Featured
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy
Studies show that the key long-term wellness is starting healthy habits early. Here are five practical tips for getting your kids on a healthy track—and keeping them there.
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair  Featured
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair
Doctors say parents play a critical role in helping their children maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Jennifer DeBruler cautions against “too much and too little”— too much junk food and too little exercise.
Skim vs. 2%: What’s best for your child? 
Skim vs. 2%: What’s best for your child?
A new study shows that kids drinking skim milk have a higher rate of obesity than those that drink 2% or whole milk.