Tag: kids
Study: TV Junk Food Ads Linked to Obesity in Young People
A growing body of research associates junk food advertising to obesity, illuminating just how harmful frequent exposure to this type of media can be....
Study: Caffeine in Soda Stumps Brain Development in Kids
A new study supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has discovered some troubling effects of caffeine on the developing brain. These results...
Stop Big Corps Marketing to Our Children
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk from many of the fast food giants promoting ad campaigns that state they are...
High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to High Blood Pressure in...
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2013, revealed that children with one or more high blood...
Physical Education Programs Threatened In Schools But…. they Work!
Due to our nation's strained economic situation, many schools have faced significant budget cuts. Sadly, gym classes in schools across the country have taken...
Childhood Obesity Starts in the Womb
All expecting mothers have certain food cravings, and these cravings are, unfortunately, often for not-so-healthy snacks. While the occasional indulgence may be key to...
