Whether it’s in soda, candy or cookies, everyone knows that children love sugar. Unfortunately, children’s love affair with sugar begins earlier than you might think; nearly all toddlers and infants in the United States are believed to regularly consume ,,,
Just taking a stroll through your local grocery store will tell you how popular sweetened drinks are in the United States. While they may taste great, they aren’t exactly the healthiest thing for your body. Given this fact, the ,,,
In modern America, it’s safe to say that fast food is everywhere. In fact, there’s a good chance that a fast food establishment is located very close to your home. Given the close proximity of such offerings, it’s probably ,,,
No matter what kind of job you have or lifestyle you lead, at some point you are bound to encounter stressful situations. Likewise, parents are all too familiar with the effects of stress. According to new research, stressed-out parents ,,,
1) Believe it or not, the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages consumed by children and adolescents decreased between the years 2001 and 2010. Unfortunately, they still account for one-tenth of these groups’ total caloric intake. 2) Most children do not ,,,
In the last several years or so, you’ve probably noticed a significant increase in the number of people staring at smartphones. This trend isn’t just limited to adults, as children can increasingly be found staring at such devices. Believe ,,,
There’s a good chance that, as a kid, you spend a lot of time playing organized sports. Aside from getting children off the couch, sports are a great way for youngsters to get exercise. As an added bonus, new ,,,
When one thinks of health issues related to pollution, problems involving the respiratory system likely come to mind. But suppose aerial pollutants could also harm the brain? According to a recent study, among children this may be the case. ,,,
