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Communication key to adolescent health outcomes

December 23, 2013

Improved communication between pediatric providers and the parents and guardians of adolescents could lead to better health outcomes, a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) study reports. The findings are available online in this month's Patient Education and Counseling....
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Kids worldwide are less fit than their parents were, study shows

December 18, 2013

Today's kids can't keep up with their parents. An analysis of studies on millions of children around the world finds they don't run as fast or as far as their parents did when they were young. On average, it takes...
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Study shows nutrition education leads to healthier choices by SNAP recipients

December 17, 2013

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a study providing clear evidence that well-designed nutrition education programs can lead to healthier food choices by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)....
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Heart-healthy lifestyles can spread through social networks

December 16, 2013

Heart-healthy lifestyles can be contagious to your family and friends. In a late-breaking clinical trial presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013, people in social networks who received an intervention to tackle their weight problems together lost an...
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Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems

December 13, 2013

By Shereen Jegtv Children who have gone through trying times are more likely to be overweight by age 15, a new study suggests. Stress in childhood has been associated with a greater risk of becoming overweight, although the link isn't...
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Many people ignore, miss calorie counts on fast food menus

December 11, 2013

By Kathleen Doheny Posting the calorie content of menu items at restaurants is designed to make diners stop and think, tally up the total, and make wiser choices. In real life, that doesn't seem to be the case, according to...
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Study: Strength training may boost kids’ activity

December 9, 2013

By Genevra Pittman Whether children can and should participate in strength training has been a contentious issue. But new research suggests it is safe and may encourage young people to be more active in their everyday lives. Researchers randomly assigned...
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Kids who add sleep can subtract pounds, study suggests

December 6, 2013

Getting kids to eat less may be as simple as making sure they get a good night's sleep, a new small study suggests. That doesn't mean sleep is the answer to the U.S. obesity epidemic, but it might be one...
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Soda tax of 20 percent may cut United Kingdom obesity rate by 180,000

December 2, 2013

By Simeon Bennett A 20 percent tax on sugary drinks in the United Kingdom would cut the nation’s obesity rate by 1.3 percent, with the greatest benefit for people under 30, a study found. The tax, proposed by the U.K. Academy...
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Food options near schools may up obesity risk

December 2, 2013

By Rita Buckley The number and kinds of food outlets near schools may be associated with higher rates of obesity among public school students, according to new research. Data for nearly 13,000 middle and high school students in 33 public...
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