Topic: Children'S Fitness And Activity
Last Friday, when I spoke with Lisa Trimper, wellness professional for Eastern Maine Medical Center and coordinator for the second annual Cub...
Children under the age of five who don't get enough sleep at night are more likely than kids who do get their 40 winks to become obese at a young ...
Making up sleep during the day didn't reduce the risk that kids in the study would gain weight. Can you sleep away pounds? Well, not exactly, but ...
Although it got off to a real rocky start with that Game 7 loss in LA, it's been a summer to remember. Many of you already know the big news...
Skiers and other winter sports tourists who visit the Alps are at increased risk for heart attack due to low temperatures, high altitude and ...
September is National Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Month. To help kick off this observance, the Alabama Department of Public Health is supporting...
We are always wondering what we can do to reduce stress in our lives. And, while adding some time for relaxation is important, it will not always...
US survey shows just 1 in 5 kids live within half-mile of parks, making exercise a challengeHealth officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise.Only about one in ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You knew too much TV could be bad for kids in general. Now, hints a study released Monday, too much time in front of the tube, even playing video games, may increase a child's risk of developing ...
Despite obesity crisis, only 2 states require PE, but mandate is often not enoughThe gym at Eberhart Elementary School is bright and spacious — with high ceilings, several basketball hoops, even a large, colorful climbing wall.But for much of th