Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Can a simple blood test predict obesity in children? 
Can a simple blood test predict obesity in children?
Reading DNA codes may prove useful in knowing if a child will become overweight.
Parenting style plays key role in childhood obesity 
Parenting style plays key role in childhood obesity
A new study finds that ruling with an iron fist may cause your child to put on excessive weight.
How video games might actually help kids lose weight 
How video games might actually help kids lose weight
Can kids slim down by playing video games? Some experts think so.
Depression may age you faster 
Depression may age you faster
A recent study finds that people with psychological distress may look older than their actual age.
Healthy lifestyle begins during childhood 
Healthy lifestyle begins during childhood
New research takes a look at how body mass index in adulthood can be linked to certain factors in childhood.
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.