Higher body mass index in 2- and 3-year-olds predicted higher metabolic risk scores in children age 11 to 12. By Nicholas Bakalar Overweight and obese children may show signs of cardiovascular disease risk even before age 11, researchers report. For a study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics, titled “Body Mass Index From Early … Continue reading Even in Toddlers, Excess Weight Sets the Stage for Heart Ills →

Obesity Is About So Much More Than Diet and Exercise by M. Rami Bailony A recent study of the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that society’s and health care’s are misunderstanding the obesity epidemic. The study found that more Americans than ever are dieting these days, and yet weight continues to trend up. … Continue reading Four Overlooked Obesity Contributors →

Obesity cuts life expectancy by an average of up to 10 years, and costs the United States an estimated $147 billion a year to treat; treating obesity and diabetes costs more than it takes to run the police, fire service, and court system combined. Obesity has been rising in adults for more than thirty years … Continue reading The Inevitable Obesity →

by Nutrition Foundation Toddlers/pre-school children are growing and developing quickly and it’s an important time to make sure they are eating well to get all the energy (calories) and nutrients they need. This is also an important time for children to learn about food and eating, so that they get into the habit of consuming … Continue reading Nutrition for toddlers →

by The Nutrition Foundation It is normal for young children to refuse to eat certain foods from time to time. Some children will be reluctant to eat new foods and others will reject foods that are familiar even if they have previously eaten them without any fuss! Typically, these types of behaviour tend to reach … Continue reading Encouraging your toddler to eat a healthy, varied diet →

By The National Institutes of Health There are lots of fun and simple ways to build exercise into your daily routine. Find ideas for activities to do with your family and ways to stay active in all four seasons. Family Activities to Help You Get Exercise Being physically active with your family is a great … Continue reading Fun Ways for Older Adults to Stay Physically Active →

We all know how important it is to get regular exercise for ourselves, but it’s especially important for our kids. Exercise for kids has many benefits that include weight management and a healthy mental attitude. Find out how much exercise your kids need to grow up strong. Benefits of exercise for kids With childhood obesity … Continue reading Exercise for kids and its benefits →

By the American Lung Association The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Our work is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; champion clean air for all; improve the quality of life for those with … Continue reading The Link between Asthma and Weight →

BY JSB Conference The recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal shows that fats get deposited in the air-walls of lungs. The accumulation of fat in air-walls can cause artery plague leading to clogging vessels and cardiac arrest. This has also raised the concern of a higher risk to develop asthma. Researchers are exploring … Continue reading How is Asthma Correlated to Obesity? →