According to a new study in Pediatrics, children who lack plenty of sleep may be at a higher risk of obesity than those who are getting enough shuteye. Lead researcher Dr. David Gozal of the University of Chicago in Illinois warned that children who sleep the least could be four times more likely to develop [...]
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. It accounts for 17 percent of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, based on the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). However, obesity is a preventable condition. More importantly, it’s something you can help your children avoid by taking simple measures. A new national [...]
Childhood obesity is a problem that is getting more rampant, according to statistics. Obesity, the state of having too much body fat to the extent that it threatens one’s health, is no longer a condition that exclusively affects adults. According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Among [...]
Do you know that by simply stopping your kids from drinking soda, you can help improve his or her wellness? Yes, natural health experts like Dr. Joseph Mercola stress that it is one of the best ways you can do to show how much you care about your kid’s and family’s health. Soft drinks are [...]
Kids generally like eating tasty fast foods like French fries and hamburgers. But try asking them whether or not they know what this stuff is made of and you’ll probably be amazed at how clueless they can be. In a study conducted by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), almost a third of the children surveyed [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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