Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Dangers of ‘distracted eating’  Featured
Dangers of ‘distracted eating’
Experts say more people should pay attention to what they eat throughout the day and how much. Find out why.
Short, high impact workouts do the body good 
Short, high impact workouts do the body good
A new study finds that the intensity, not duration, of exercise may offer big health benefits.
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.