October 27, 2015 Fast food may lead to lower school results for US kids, study says Eating fast food may lead to lower student test scores in math, science and reading, a recent study of U.S. school children said.
October 27, 2015 Family dinners may help kids cope with cyberbullying Like victims of face-to-face bullying, kids who experience internet bullying are vulnerable to mental health and substance use problems – but spending more time communicating with their parents may help protect them from these harmful consequences, a new study suggests.
October 27, 2015 Back-to-school breakfast guide For years research has shown breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for many parents, getting their kids to eat something before school isn’t easy
October 27, 2015 How the gym can make you gain weight What you do before and after your workout could cancel out its health benefits.
October 27, 2015 Kids need to cut sodium, salt from their diets, experts warn Chicken nuggets, crackers and macaroni and cheese may be the only foods you can get your kids to eat, but experts agree, the sodium from these and other foods— not to mention the calories and fat— is setting the stage for a lifetime of health conditions and disease.
October 27, 2015 Sugar is making us very sick, researchers warn Dr. Robert Lustig has studied childhood obesity for 16 years and cross-analyzed numerous studies to come to a not-so-sweet conclusion: Sugar should be thought of along the same lines as tobacco, cocaine, or alcohol, he told the Guardian in August.
October 27, 2015 The health benefits of almonds Packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, it is easy to see why the almond is present on almost every continent, and the health benefits of this little nut have long been touted by experts
October 27, 2015 10 health mistakes to stop before you turn 40 Want look and feel young into your 40s and beyond? Now's the time to hit the refresh button.
October 27, 2015 US-African diet swap has dramatic impact on colon cancer risk Black Americans who switched to a high-fiber African diet for just two weeks saw a dramatic drop in risk factors for colon cancer, a study published on Tuesday found.
October 27, 2015 Easy access may boost kids' water consumption Kids in New York City public schools drank water nearly three times more often after dispensers of cool, fresh tap water were conveniently placed near their lunch lines, researchers found.