Overweight & Obesity
Six ways to helping your child to a healthy weight
Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems.
Feb 21, 2023
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News tagged with healthy food
Psychology & Psychiatry
New year health kick losing momentum? Scientists find key to curb the cravings
Psychologists from the University of Aberdeen have identified a key factor that can make healthy food more appealing and may help curb cravings for calorific snacks.
Feb 15, 2023
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Health
Survey finds cost of heathy food biggest barrier to heart-healthy diet
According to a new Cleveland Clinic survey, 46% of Americans believe the cost of healthy food is the biggest barrier to a heart-healthy diet.
Feb 13, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?
As a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pediatrician, for either a well visit or a sick one, we are always asking ourselves what we can do to ...
Feb 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Indigenous populations may have higher stroke risk
In highly developed countries, Indigenous populations may have a higher rate of stroke, according to new research that highlights a dire need for more data and well-designed studies.
Feb 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Living near a 'food swamp' may increase stroke risk among adults 50 and older
Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
Experts urge kids' comic The Beano to stop promoting junk food brands
The website of the UK children's comic The Beano describes itself as "100% safe for children"—but is its junk food-related content doing more harm than good?
Feb 1, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines
One-fifth of U.S. kids have obesity, and many have related conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released the first new clinical guidance ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Health
What the heck are pulses? European unawareness stands in the way of this 'green' superfood
European consumption of pulses doesn't stack up against national dietary recommendations—with Denmark in last place. This is the finding of a new study by the University of Copenhagen as part of the "FOODENGINE" program. ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
Why is American food so unhealthy?
It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases.
Jan 17, 2023
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