May 30, 2014
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that young people are exposed to advertisements that promote unhealthy food during primetime TV, which are normally banned from children’s programming. An […]
Read more >May 7, 2014
By Andrew M. Seaman Children whose mothers pay close attention to how much time they spend watching TV and playing video games tend to weigh less, according to a new […]
Read more >February 5, 2014
Parents who let their teens use electronic devices or watch TV during family meals tend to serve less nutritious food and have poorer family communication, a new study suggests. Experts […]
Read more >January 8, 2014
Children and teenagers who spend lots of time in front of screens – especially TVs – tend to gain more weight as they age, according to a new study. The […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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. […]
Read more >September 17, 2013
There is more to combating obesity than ensuring that children eat healthy food. There are other factors that can increase children’s risk of obesity — and they can be addressed […]
Read more >May 3, 2013
By Charlene Laino When it comes to improving kids’ heart health, which is more important? Exercising more or sitting around less? The answer, according to a study that tested youngsters in […]
Read more >April 10, 2013
By Bonnie Rochman Sitting in front of a screen can increase the risk of obesity, but TV seems to have a larger effect on weight than computers or video games. Computers, […]
Read more >January 15, 2013
By Genevra Pittman Just four in 10 U.S. kids met dual national guidelines for getting enough physical activity and for limiting “screen time,” researchers found – but the likelihood of […]
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