Jun 3, 2018
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Nighttime snacking and junk food cravings may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors and represent a potential link between poor sleep and obesity, according to a study by University of Arizona Health Sciences sleep researchers. Nighttime snacking and junk food cravings may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors and represent a potential link between poor sleep and obesity, according to a study by University of Arizona Health Sciences sleep researchers. (more)
Jun 2, 2018
WPSD Local 6 – Logan Gay
What are you doing to keep your children active this summer? The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has said childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Overeating and putting screen time ahead of physical activity can affect your child’s health. It’s a concern for many parents, including parents in the Local 6 area. (more)
Jun 2, 2018
Aleteia – Jim Schroeder
This morning, I waved at my wife, Amy, as we did our usual “tag team” exercise routine. I had gone out early for a run, and as I got home, she was on her way out to run with her friend, Martha, who lives less than a mile down the road. After letting my kids know that I was back home, I did a “cool down” walk to the street corner, where in the distance, I could see the two figures of Martha and Amy jogging side by side. (more)
Jun 1, 2018
The Jakarta Post – Agence France-Presse
This week’s news that 22 percent of people worldwide will be obese by 2045 if trends continue put the spotlight on the health of the youngest generations. With child obesity on the rise in the US and 18 percent of children and teenagers aged 5-19 classified as overweight or obese in 2016, according to the World Health Organization, here are five tips for parents designed to help protect children from the dangers of this global epidemic. (more)
Jun 1, 2018
The Irish Times – Mary Jennings
Those of us who run regularly know that running not only benefits our waistline but also helps to lift our mood, improve concentration and build our confidence. It’s just a pity that so many of us had to wait until adulthood or middle age to work this out. As empowering as it is to start running as an adult, it does make you realise that for years you have missed out on the best and cheapest stress-buster and mood-enhancer on the market. (more)
