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Moms and Kids Activity Levels Linked in New Study: Combating Obesity

A new study reveals that the more active a mother is, the more physically active her child will be. A mother's activity levels may have more of an effect on her child than you might expect.

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Salty Food Can Speed Up Cellular Aging in Overweight and Obese Teens

Salty foods, such as chips, pizza and dips, can be tasty. But what happens if you eat too much of them? Researchers have found that overweight or obese teens who eat too much salty food may show signs of faster cell aging.
Fried Food is More Dangerous for Those with Genetic Risk for Obesity

Do you like fried food? A new study reveals that how much these oily snacks can affect your waistline may be hardwired into your genetics.
Parent Behaviors Raise Obesity Risk in Infants

Could you be setting up your child for obesity? That might be the case. Researchers found that behaviors linked to high obesity risk are common among parents of 2-month-olds.
Kids Treated with Stimulant Pills for ADHD May be Obese

Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? A new study reveals that pills used to counteract Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder may be contributing to the tide of obesity among children.
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer in Women

Could being obese put you at risk for cancer? It just might, according to a new study. Could being obese put you at risk for cancer? It just might, according to a new study.
Children's Weight and Obesity Impacted by Bedroom TV and Video Games

Does your child have a TV in their bedroom? It could be causing them to gain weight. Two new studies have shown how technology can impact your child's level of obesity.
Childhood Obesity Rates Plummet for Children Between Ages 2 and 5

It turns out that a third of Americans are still obese, but it's not all bad news. Obesity rates have dropped for young children.
Obesity Becoming the Average Among Teens in Europe

According to the WHO, Europe is on the edge of having obesity become the new normal for teens. According to the Daily Mail, a report from the World Health Organization says that over a third of European teenagers are unhealthily overweight.
Obese Women Get Only One Hour of Exercise in an Entire Year

A new study reveals that the average obese woman gets only one hour of vigorous exercise each year.
Calico Cat's Patchwork Fur May Help Humans Beat Obesity in Genetics Study

Calico cats aren't just good pets. They may also reveal a bit more about human genetics--and could even help combat the obesity epidemic.
Hearty Appetite in Babies Linked to Childhood Obesity

Is obesity hardwired? It might just be. It turns out that there are genetic differences that determine how infants respond to food-and it may play a role in obesity risk.
Loneliness is Twice as Unhealthy as Obesity: Increased Risk of Premature Death

Scientists have discovered that being lonely can be twice as unhealthy as obesity and that feelings of isolation can have a devastating impact on older people.
Being Overweight Could Impact Your Brain: Memory, Emotions and Appetite

Being overweight may not just impact your health; it could also impact your brain. Being overweight may not just impact your health; it could also impact your brain.
Obesity and Diabetes Linked to TVs, Cars and Computers in Developing Nations

Our way of life can impact our health drastically. Now, researchers have discovered that technological advances may just be aiding the spread of obesity and type-2 diabetes.