Weight Loss Programs for Young Kids: Do They Really Work Long-Term?
Researchers looked at 34 studies involving nearly 7,000 children under 10 who were overweight. They wanted to see if programs that combine healthy eating, …
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Schools Can Help Kids Move More When Families Get Involved
Researchers looked at 9 studies from Latin American countries to see how schools can help kids be more active. They found that programs work best when they …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A large Spanish study followed nearly 5,000 adults with metabolic syndrome for 6 years to see if combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Change as Weight Increases: Study of 1,366 People
Italian researchers studied 1,366 adults at a weight loss clinic to see how eating and exercise habits differ between people with different levels of obesity. …
Read MoreDanish Health Habits: Big Changes Over 36 Years
Researchers tracked the health habits of Danish adults from 1987 to 2023, surveying hundreds of thousands of people across nine different studies. They found …
Read MoreSitting Too Much Hurts Your Bones, But Moving More Helps at Any Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to understand how sitting and moving affect bone health throughout life. They found that spending too much time sitting …
Read MoreMost Kids Don't Follow Daily Movement Rules That Keep Them Healthy
Scientists looked at research from around the world to see how well kids aged 5-17 follow daily movement guidelines. These guidelines include getting enough …
Read MoreHalf of Women in Nepal Study Were Overweight - Age and Activity Matter Most
A new study from Nepal found that more than half of women aged 15-49 were overweight or obese in one city area. Researchers looked at 318 women and discovered …
Read MoreKids Got More Heart Problems During COVID Due to Less Activity
A new study found that twice as many children were diagnosed with POTS (a condition that makes your heart race when you stand up) during COVID compared to …
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