Although children have a seemingly infinite supply of energy, they lead more sedentary lives than most parents think, according to a new study published in …
Category: Wellness
Persuading kids to make healthier choices in the lunchroom
Using behavioral economics tactics such as re-labeling peas as "power peas" on menus and prominently displaying fruits and vegetables could help children develop healthy eating …
New research program to study prescription drug use during pregnancy
In an effort to better understand the effects of prescription medications on women and their unborn children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, researchers at …
Researchers aim to extend how long – and how well – we live
Just before the holiday I came across a U.S News & World Report article on longevity and researchers' quest to manipulate not only "how long …
Company wants to market sleep drug for jet lag
Just in time for holiday travel, the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog is reporting on a prescription drug to potentially treat jet lag. The Cephalon …
Getting kids' sleep back on track when traveling
I used to think that flying was the difficult part of traveling with children. Now I know better: the most challenging thing (at least for …
Study urges dentists to offer in-office diabetes screenings
Turning off the TV could help your diet
If you're planning for the umpteenth year in a row to make a New Year's resolution to lose a few pounds, here's a strategy you …
Can a CD lull you to sleep?
Can a musical CD designed to induce a good night's sleep actually deliver? That's the question Los Angeles Times writer Chris Woolsten recently posed to …
Experts provide tips on healthier holiday eating for kids
About a third of children in the U.S. are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and some parents struggle …
Researchers develop device to sort blood cells with magnetic nanoparticles
A team led by Yale University scientists has developed a technique to separate healthy and diseased blood cells using magnetizable liquids, according to a study …
Delaying solids for babies might not prevent food allergies
My infant daughter was treated to rice cereal for the first time the other night. Like with my first child, I fretted over when exactly …
CDC provides tips on ways to stay healthy this holiday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued twelve health and safety tips for the holiday season. Some of the tips, like the suggestion …
Researchers find link between fitness and cognition
Cardiovascular health in teenagers is associated with higher scores on intelligence tests, and more education and income as adults, according to a study in the …
No surprise here: A crying baby is the sound most likely to wake women
I tend to pop out of bed when my baby daughter makes even the slightest of whimpers in the middle of the night. I'm not …
Study: Some babies still aren't put to sleep on their back
My five-month-old baby has very little hair - and virtually none on a small patch on the back of her head. The reason for this …