Articles for Tag: "Children"

Focus on more than just weight loss in kids 
Focus on more than just weight loss in kids
A recent study shows that lifestyle changes can make just as much of an impact on a child’s health by lowering risk factors for other diseases.
Majority of Americans favor smoking ban when kids are in the car 
Majority of Americans favor smoking ban when kids are in the car
A new poll finds that most adults say kids, cars and smoking don’t mix. Check out the results.
High blood pressure risk in kids soaring 
High blood pressure risk in kids soaring
Diets packed with salt and fat are increasing kids’ risk for hypertension and other health problems, study reveals.
Marriages thrive when dad chips in 
Marriages thrive when dad chips in
Research shows that fathers who spend time with kids and help wives with household duties can experience marital bliss.
Today’s parents OK with media overload, study finds 
Today’s parents OK with media overload, study finds
Find out why the days of limiting TV for kids is over for many young parents.
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.
Military family kids face increased mental health risks 
Military family kids face increased mental health risks
Kids with parents deployed in the military are more likely to develop social, emotional and behavioral problems, according to new research.