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Being too skinny or overweight could damage a child’s lung function years later
Whether it’s being too skinny or being overweight as a child, a new study finds an unhealthy body mass index (BMI) could lead to severe lung problems later on. A team from the Karolinska Institutet in ...
Data shows obesity in kids and teens up over the past two decades
Data from the CDC shows obesity increased in kids and teenagers from ages 2 to 19 years old from 1999 to 2023. "If we have an unhealthy generation of young people, we will have an unhealthy generation ...
Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
Strength training programs for young people can improve muscle tone, prevent obesity and develop good exercise habits that ...
Doctor Judging You for Your Weight? Here’s How to Find Kinder Care
When you need to work with the health care provider you have, here’s how to advocate for yourself, even while wearing a ...
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When the Shoe Fits, Wear It: Understanding Body Weight Set Point
Your body has a natural weight range, just like its shoe size. Embracing that is a key to health and self-acceptance, ...
Bodies by Design: Screen time, poor eating habits the link to weight gain for kids
Early screen time for young kids can set the stage for a sedentary life with an increased risk of obesity and heart disease.
Are your kids in the right car seat? Here's what parents need to know
Instead, it's about the actual seat of the car, car seat or booster seat and the child's height and weight, as well as age.