All Entries For children
Improve Your Shut-Eye With Physical Activity
A new study of school-age children confirms that the greater the daytime activity level, the easier it is to fall asleep at night.
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I'm Not Raising My Hand for Chocolate Milk
A new campaign is trying to keep chocolate milk as a choice in school cafeterias, saying that taking it away will do more harm than good.
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Runnin' Down A Dream--With A Stroller
Jogging strollers have increased in popularity over the past few years. A few weeks ago, I got the courage to attempt running with both of my kids in a double jogger.
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Kids Get on the Ball to Stay Fit and Focused
Stability balls are a common piece of workout equipment- whether at the gym or at home. Surprisingly, the benefits might not be just physical, but mental as well.
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Mom's Dieting Leads to Daughters' Eating Disorders
Growing up, my mom was always on (or off) of a diet. I swore I would never go through those struggles, and although I haven't had to, it's made me very conscious of my weight.
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Spending Big Dollars to Market Cocoa Puffs to Kids
With today's focus on improving their health, you'd think that children's cereal commercials would have a healthier spin. But a new study shows that's not the case.
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Should Bigger Babies Be Denied Insurance Coverage?
In Colorado, a 4-month old was denied insurance coverage because he was considered "obese." Is that reasonable?
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Do Working Moms Have Unhealthy Kids?
I went back to work after I had children. But was that a bad choice? A new British study concludes that children whose mothers work are less likely to eat healthy or exercise.
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The Pressure To Be Thin Is Starting Sooner
When it comes to body image, I can't imagine what that pressure is like for young girls these days. New research provides some interesting insights.
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Make Running Fun for Your Kids
Running is a great activity for people of all ages; but it can be especially beneficial in helping kids develop self-confidence and life-long healthy habits.
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Being Too Restrictive With Kids' Diets Could Backfire
New research shows that being too restrictive about the foods children eat can actually cause more weight gain. Surprised?
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Finally! An Entertaining Kids Show with a Healthy Focus!
A SparkPeople member raves about a Playhouse Disney kids show that's--gasp--focused on healthy eating! Could it be? TV programming that's sending a positive message to kids?
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Introducing Kids To A Variety Of Foods Helps Later In Life
Researchers have found that it can take 8 to 15 attempts before children will accept certain foods as part of their diet. But in the end, the struggle might be worth it.
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Children's T.V. Choices Could Affect How Much They Eat
A new study shows a link between what kids are seeing on T.V. and how much they eat. Do the kinds of commericals they see make a difference? They just might.
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5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe around Home Exercise Equipment
I heard the story about Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter dying in a freak treadmill accident, I assumed this kind of thing was pretty rare. I was surprised to learn it isn't.
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