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Children who eat vended snack foods face chronic health problems, poor diet, study finds
By admin at 2 September, 2010, 10:11 pm
Children who eat vended snack foods face chronic health problems, poor diet, study finds
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality — and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, according [...]
Severity of obesity overlooked in U.S.: survey
By admin at 2 September, 2010, 10:11 pm
Severity of obesity overlooked in U.S.: survey
The severity of obesity is overlooked in the United States as many obese or overweight Americans often believe they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are showing otherwise, a new poll finds.
Weight index doesn’t tell the whole truth
By admin at 1 September, 2010, 4:58 pm
Weight index doesn’t tell the whole truth
A frequent question among people of a certain age, includingyours truly, is “Why, when I weigh the same as or less than I didwhen I was younger, does my waist keep getting bigger?” Phrasedanother way, the question could be “Why, when my body mass indexhas not changed, am I [...]
First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study
By admin at 1 September, 2010, 4:58 pm
First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women should only have a cesarean delivery if there is a medical reason for it, and doctors should not switch a vaginal birth to a cesarean section sooner than recommended, conclude the authors of a new study.
Physical fitness affects academic performance
By admin at 1 September, 2010, 4:58 pm
Physical fitness affects academic performance
LAFAYETTE — A physically fit student is more likely to outperform his or her unfit peers academically and a third of Louisiana’s school children are considered obese, according to a report released today by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Picard Center.
Exploring the health benefits of increased physical activity in schoolchildren from different socio-educational …
By admin at 31 August, 2010, 11:33 am
Exploring the health benefits of increased physical activity in schoolchildren from different socio-educational …
A year-long study into the effects of increased physical activity at school has shown that children’s fitness levels and body composition do improve with daily participation in sport – and particularly so for children from deprived backgrounds.
Zac Bissonnette: How Student Debt Will Ruin Your Life
By admin at 31 August, 2010, 11:33 am
Zac Bissonnette: How Student Debt Will Ruin Your Life
In my book Debt-Free U: How I Paid For An Outstanding College Education Without Loans, Scholarships, Or Mooching Off My Parents, I show families how…
Temperatures on the rise
By admin at 31 August, 2010, 11:33 am
Temperatures on the rise
The heat is on– until probably Thursday. With this excessive heat comes smog, says Bill Hunter of Niagara Region’s public health department. The region issued its third heat alert this year on Monday.[...]
Obese man in Mumbai hauls safely from his apartment after four years
By admin at 30 August, 2010, 5:43 am
Obese man in Mumbai hauls safely from his apartment after four years
An obese man, weighing 190 kilograms, was hauled safely from his multi-storey apartment here recently.
Schools foster healthy eating
By admin at 30 August, 2010, 5:43 am
Schools foster healthy eating
Editors note: This is the seventh in a series of stories leading up to the first day of school.
