BMI Up in 3-, 4-Year-Olds in Sweden During COVID-19 Pandemic
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There was an increase in body mass index (BMI) in 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in the European Journal of Public Health.Anna Fäldt, M…
Learn MoreRSNA: Overweight Tied to Worse Brain Health in Preteens
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Higher weight in childhood is associated with worse neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, held from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 …
Learn MoreWords Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About Obesity
MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With U.S. health officials calling childhood obesity a public health crisis, conversations about weight are important. But what you say to your kids can be challenging, and even counterproductive, a new study …
Learn MoreEl trastorno por atracón se ve distinto en los cerebros de chicos y chicas
LUNES, 14 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los cerebros de las chicas y los chicos que tienen un trastorno por atracón muestran diferencias clave, según un estudio reciente. Se trata de un hallazgo importante, aseguran los investigadores, porq…
Learn MoreEven in Kindergarten, White Kids More Likely to Join Extracurricular Activities
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part.Among a group of 401 kindergarten students in Ohio, white children were 2.6 …
Learn MoreBinge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The brains of girls and boys who have binge eating disorder show key differences, according to a new study.That’s an important finding, researchers say, because both genders struggle with eating disorders, yet…
Learn MoreLos niños privados de sueño comen más refrigerios, según un estudio
LUNES, 24 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos expertos que estudian los hábitos de sueño y alimentarios han aprendido más sobre un motivo potencial de la obesidad infantil.Los niños privados de sueño tienden a comer más calorías al día siguien…
Learn MoreSleep-Deprived Kids Will Snack More: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Experts studying kids’ sleep and eating habits have learned more about a potential reason for childhood obesity.Kids who are deprived of sleep tend to eat more calories the next day, researchers found. And som…
Learn MoreMom’s Ultraprocessed Food Intake Tied to Obesity Risk in Children
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Maternal consumption of ultraprocessed food during the childrearing period is associated with an increased risk for overweight or obesity in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in The BMJ…
Learn MoreExercise Improves Brain Health in Overweight, Obese Youth
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercise positively affects intelligence and cognitive flexibility among school-aged children with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA Network Open.Francisco B. Ortega,…
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