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06/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say

The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were […]

03/25/2020 / By Franz Walker

Manage your weight and stay healthy with intermittent fasting: A beginner’s guide

Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular fitness and lifestyle trends, with people all over the world using it as a natural way to cut down their weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyle. With the promise of better health through natural means, a lot of people may be looking to try […]

06/20/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz

A different perspective: Why getting upside down with aerial yoga is so good for your body

Yoga is becoming more and more popular: It’s now one of the most commonly used complementary health approaches. In the U.S. alone, around 14 percent of adults practice this form of meditation. Children are also jumping in on the trend. According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a principal […]

05/17/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Dehydration is linked to physical impairment and cognitive decline: Study

It turns out that dehydration does more than just hamper the physical abilities of people exposed to hot conditions. A new Georgia-based study warns that dehydration can also harm the normal functions of the brain. In the experiment, participants underwent plenty of physical activity in the heat without drinking or eating anything. The dehydrated volunteers were […]

04/20/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Vitamin D supplements found to be associated with weight loss in obese children, says study

Vitamin D improves muscle function and keeps your bones and teeth strong. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation could even promote weight loss in obese children. The researchers presented their study findings at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) meeting in Greece. Vitamin D supplementation and childhood obesity Childhood obesity is an epidemic that continues […]

03/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Fructose found in sports drinks raises your risk of Type 2 diabetes

Both fruits and sweetened beverages — which include soda and sports drinks — have fructose, also known as fruit sugar. However, fruits also contain dietary fiber which helps counterbalance the effects of fructose, something that the latter does not have. In a review published in the journal The BMJ, scientists found that consuming these sugary drinks […]

02/21/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Physically active children are less likely to be depressed as adults

Most parents have one main goal: to ensure that their children are healthy and happy. Maintaining good health in children is generally pretty straightforward; the right diet, along with plenty of sleep and exercise are usually enough. However, when it comes to happiness, the situation becomes a lot more complex. Thankfully, a new study has […]

02/20/2019 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Physical exercise for mental health: New research concludes that children’s memory, attention, ability to learn improves after engaging in physical activity

A study conducted by the University of Stirling and University of Edinburgh discovered that children gain better test responses after physical activity that was set at their own pace, as opposed to exhaustive exercise. The study was jointly spearheaded by Dr. Colin Moran and Dr. Naomi Brooks, both of Stirling’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, and Dr. Josie […]

01/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking international study reveals that adolescents who eat fast food are 40% more likely to have severe asthma

A study has revealed one more reason to stop eating fast food: it is linked to the “the rising prevalence of asthma and allergies, especially among children.” How is fast food linked to asthma? Published data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has revealed that over one in […]

11/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Safety concerns regarding energy drinks prompt warnings and guideline recommendations from exercise science experts

While adults rely on energy drinks to keep them going for school or work all-nighters, it might be wise to forbid your kids to drink them, at least until they’re much older. Last month, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released an official statement regarding energy drinks which was published in the college’s clinical review […]

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