Articles for Tag: "overweight"

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.
Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says 
Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says
According to new research, your weight and the amount of alcohol you consume may increase your chances of developing chronic liver disease or even liver cancer.
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.
Americans missing important messages about obesity 
Americans missing important messages about obesity
Most people know that obesity can lead to heart disease and diabetes but aren’t clued in to the fact it can also lead to cancer. Doctors say if more people knew all of the risks, they might be motivated to shed those unwanted pounds.
Bribing Americans to lose weight 
Bribing Americans to lose weight
New study suggests that cold hard cash may be enough to buy a person’s willpower to shed unwanted pounds.
Does your Tween have an eating disorder? 
Does your Tween have an eating disorder?
Alarming new report sheds light on the growing number of boys and girls suffering with eating disorders.