Junk food, late nights, zero exercise? Here’s how to break the cycle and make your kids healthy
Pulling children away from junk food and excessive screen time can feel challenging. However, involving them in cooking ...
Mixed reality game developed at UGA may help kids become more active
Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
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How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide ...
Type 2 diabetes in kids: What you can do to shield your child
Childhood obesity, fueled by sedentary lifestyles and sugary diets, is driving a surge in type 2 diabetes among children.
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
By introducing fitness early and in an engaging, age-appropriate manner, we can set children on a path to lifelong physical and mental wellbeing. Remember, the goal is to foster a love for ...
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A Quick Return to School and Light Exercise May Help Kids Recover From Concussions
With new research and updated guidelines in Colorado and 15 other states, physicians and educators are asking parents not to ...
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Breaking every hour of sedentary time with 10 mins of light exercise significantly reduced blood pressure
Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess ...