Dec 19, 2016
The Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System collects data from grades 9-12 yearly. When looking at the self-reported data on the amount of screen time outside of school work, researchers found 20% were spending 5 plus hours per day...
Nov 24, 2016
With thanksgiving to the Harvard Nutrition Source, here are 6 tips to make your holiday waistline friendly: Start with a salad to fill you up. Squeeze in some extra steps. Offer yourself and guests refreshing infused water. Serve yourself small portions and...
Sep 26, 2016
Researchers found it takes much longer to lose added holiday weight than to gain it! Studies done in three prosperous countries found Americans gained an average of 0.4% over the Christmas holidays, Germans 0.6%, and the Japanese 0.5%. Over Thanksgiving, Americans put...
Sep 26, 2016
Many people who are overweight or obese often blame it on their genes. In a meta-analysis of nearly 10,000 subjects, researchers from England found even those with genetic risk factors for obesity respond as well as anyone else to diet and exercise. This data strongly...
Sep 7, 2016
A meta-analysis of data from three large population studies involving 133, 468 men and women followed for up to 24 years found that eating more fruits and non-starchy vegetables is linked to modest weight loss. These benefits were strongest for berries, apples and...
Aug 29, 2016
The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has found growing evidence that losing weight may prevent obesity-related cancers. Those include postmenopausal breast, colorectal and esophageal cancers. The American Institute...
Aug 23, 2016
The American Heart Association Scientific Committee now recommends children limit their added sugar intake to no more than 25 g (6 tsp) daily. This is half the amount recommended by the current U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They also recommend sugar-sweetened...
Jul 19, 2016
A new study suggests that putting preschoolers to bed early may help prevent the risk for adolescent obesity. The risk for adolescent obesity was cut in half when children went to bed before 8:00 PM compared to those who stayed up past 9:00 PM. It is estimated that...
Jul 15, 2016
Many people believe modest overweight does not pose any health risks. A global meta-analysis of almost 4 million adults who never smoked and had no chronic conditions at baseline found all-cause death rates were the lowest when BMI was normal (20-24.9). Death rates...
May 22, 2016
Researchers in Israel found when late teens are obese their risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in adulthood increases significantly. Here are a few of the hazard ratios: Coronary heart disease deaths: HR 4.9 Total cardiovascular mortality: HR 3.5...
Apr 11, 2016
Physical activity is a key ingredient of controlling our weight. The best time to start this important habit is in childhood. LifeTip: Watch this short video and encourage all the children you know to be active everyday—also join them yourself! Adapted...
Apr 5, 2016
Every morning in Thailand, Buddhist devotees bring food offerings to the monks holding donation bowls. Today they load up the monks with sugary juices, full fat and sugar dishes, snacks, and fast foods. Monastic life is very sedentary, also. Over 48% of monks are...
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