A Weighty Discussion: Why Parents Are Reluctant to Bring Up the Weight Issue (And Why That’s a Big Problem) If your child is overweight, discussing that problem can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll face as a parent. Sarah Stone lists several reasons why parents are hesitant to have the “weight talk” and [...]
Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.1,2 Obesity is the result of caloric imbalance (too [...]
Teenage Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Later Life Women who are physically active at any point over the life course (teenage, age 30, age 50, late life) have lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life compared to those who are inactive, but teenage physical activity appears to be most important. This is [...]
