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Exercise ‘boosts academic performance’ of teenagers

November 1, 2013

Intensive exercise improves the academic performance of teenagers, according to new research. The study of about 5,000 children found links between exercise and exam success in English, math, and science. It found an increase in performance for every extra 17...
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Preschooler physical activity influenced by several factors

October 28, 2013

It's important for all children to get a regular amount of physical activity each day. Sometimes, the amount they get is affected by factors at preschool. A recent study identified nine factors that affected how much physical activity preschoolers got....
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High blood pressure common among overweight kids

October 24, 2013

Overweight and obese children have a high risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed the health records of nearly 250,000 children, aged 6 to 17, in California, and found those who were overweight were twice...
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New study explores ways to prevent unhealthy weight gain among rural school-aged children

October 23, 2013

In the United States, children don't eat enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. A team...
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Study: Screen time contributes to weight gain despite exercise

October 21, 2013

By Susie O'Brien and Katrina Stokes Even a large amount of exercise does not cancel out "bum time" — periods spent in front of TVs and computers, according to researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast. The study of...
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Cafeteria debit cards tied to unhealthy school lunches: Why paying with plastic could be hurting kids

October 21, 2013

By Chris Weller Dropping a handful of quarters into the waiting palm of a lunch lady is quickly getting replaced by rapid, blurry swipes of a debit card, and the proliferation in cafeterias around the country has two researchers pushing for...
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Sports superstars endorse sugary, fatty foods

October 17, 2013

When Miami Heat star LeBron James isn't scoring baskets, he's busy — selling soda, sports drinks, and fast food. But James isn't alone. In a new study, many top U.S. athletes, from Peyton Manning to Serena Williams, were all over...
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Junk food makers target kids with free online games, study says

October 16, 2013

By Kathleen Doheny Free online games promoting food products tend to emphasize high-fat or sugary products, according to researchers who looked at 143 websites marketing foods to children through the interactive games, known as "advergames." Featured foods tended to be...
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Five regular meals a day reduce obesity risk among adolescents

October 15, 2013

A regular eating pattern may protect adolescents from obesity, according to a Finnish population based study with more than 4,000 participants. When eating five meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks — a day, even those with a genetic...
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity

October 14, 2013

A study of 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas has shown that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children through age 12. The findings, published Oct. 1 in PLOS Medicine, suggest pregnancy may be an...
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