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06/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say

The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were […]

03/25/2020 / By Franz Walker

Manage your weight and stay healthy with intermittent fasting: A beginner’s guide

Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular fitness and lifestyle trends, with people all over the world using it as a natural way to cut down their weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyle. With the promise of better health through natural means, a lot of people may be looking to try […]

01/04/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Science supports recess: Physical activity in preschoolers linked to improved blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness, reducing heart disease risk in later life

The connection between regular exercise and good health has long been clear, but just how early can being active make a difference? A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research shows that physical activity levels as early as preschool are associated with long term heart health. For the long-term study, researchers followed […]

12/01/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Moderate physical activity during pregnancy benefits both mother and child, advise researchers

Pregnancy does not have to be a hindrance to staying fit and healthy. A team of researchers from Camilo José Cela University in Spain suggests pregnant women to continue doing moderate physical activities to improve their health as well as their child’s. Living an unhealthy lifestyle during pregnancy can increase the risk of health problems, […]

06/20/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz

A different perspective: Why getting upside down with aerial yoga is so good for your body

Yoga is becoming more and more popular: It’s now one of the most commonly used complementary health approaches. In the U.S. alone, around 14 percent of adults practice this form of meditation. Children are also jumping in on the trend. According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a principal […]

05/17/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Dehydration is linked to physical impairment and cognitive decline: Study

It turns out that dehydration does more than just hamper the physical abilities of people exposed to hot conditions. A new Georgia-based study warns that dehydration can also harm the normal functions of the brain. In the experiment, participants underwent plenty of physical activity in the heat without drinking or eating anything. The dehydrated volunteers were […]

02/21/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Physically active children are less likely to be depressed as adults

Most parents have one main goal: to ensure that their children are healthy and happy. Maintaining good health in children is generally pretty straightforward; the right diet, along with plenty of sleep and exercise are usually enough. However, when it comes to happiness, the situation becomes a lot more complex. Thankfully, a new study has […]

02/20/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

High-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and affect birth outcomes

Researchers from India and the U.S. have found that high-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and eventually affect birth outcomes. They aimed to measure oxidative stress in pregnant women with low, normal, or high hemoglobin status in the first trimester and to relate these to birth weight. The team […]

01/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking international study reveals that adolescents who eat fast food are 40% more likely to have severe asthma

A study has revealed one more reason to stop eating fast food: it is linked to the “the rising prevalence of asthma and allergies, especially among children.” How is fast food linked to asthma? Published data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has revealed that over one in […]

11/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Safety concerns regarding energy drinks prompt warnings and guideline recommendations from exercise science experts

While adults rely on energy drinks to keep them going for school or work all-nighters, it might be wise to forbid your kids to drink them, at least until they’re much older. Last month, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released an official statement regarding energy drinks which was published in the college’s clinical review […]

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