Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Fructose may be telling your brain to overeat 
Fructose may be telling your brain to overeat
A sweetener found in a myriad of foods and drinks could be tricking our bodies into overeating, researchers say.
Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans who don’t get enough exercise? 
Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans who don’t get enough exercise?
Only 20 percent of us get enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise each week, a new CDC study found. Here’s what you need to know.
Can the “Clean Plate” rule be good for your kid’s health? 
Can the “Clean Plate” rule be good for your kid’s health?
Surprising results of a new study show that parents who impose restrictive diets on their kids can have a negative affect on their health. Find out why.
More sleep makes for healthier teens 
More sleep makes for healthier teens
Researchers say teens who get enough sleep can avoid weight gain. Learn how you can help your child get enough zzzz’s.
Soda ban could have backfired, researchers say 
Soda ban could have backfired, researchers say
New research suggests that banning sugary drinks may actually encourage people to drink more, not less.
2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesity 
2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesity
Portion control can be a challenge for children. But two new studies suggest that using smaller dishes and eating more frequently may help kids cut calories.
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.