Health and Wellness

Parents of adolescents who are recovering from a concussion can help their child recover faster by making sure they follow their doctor’s recommendations to scale back homework and time spent playing video games. But a complete homework pass may be unnecessary, a new study shows. The study, published in Pediatrics, tracked 335 people ages 8 to […]READ MORE

If your child falls between the ages of 12 and 15, chances are they’re not getting enough exercise. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 25 percent of kids in this age group are meeting the recommendation for 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. […]READ MORE

If you think you’re not at risk for type 2 diabetes, you’re in good company. Unfortunately, many people at risk for this chronic disease have no idea that they should be making lifestyle and behavior changes to improve their health. In fact, four in 10 people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes mistakenly […]READ MORE

If losing weight this upcoming year is one of your resolutions, you’ll be happy to hear that shedding just a modest amount of weight can make a big difference in your health. Researchers found that middle-aged women were able to reduce their their risk for heart disease and diabetes over a two-year span by dropping […]READ MORE

You’re never too old to start working out, according to a new study that shows inactive seniors who start exercising still enjoy the health benefits associated with physical activity. While it’s good to maintain an exercise regimen throughout your life, starting a workout routine when you’re older can also be helpful, researchers at University College […]READ MORE

The nation’s leading health experts predict the number of people suffering from arthritis to rise rapidly with the aging of the nation’s population. In fact, about 1 million people every year will be newly diagnosed with this debilitating disease. Thankfully, there’s something they can do about it. Exercise. People with arthritis benefit from even small […]READ MORE

Diet and exercise are both effective means for treating childhood obesity. But how you exercise may make a significant difference for obese adolescent girls, according to a news release from the American Physiological Society. Researchers found that aerobics is better for them than lifting weights when it comes to attacking dangerous liver fat and improving […]READ MORE

Mothers may be able to help lower their child’s risk for obesity – before they’re even born. A new study found that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children though age 12. The study, published in the PLoS Medicine by Princeton University, suggests that pregnancy may be a critical time […]READ MORE

Proper form is an important part of any exercise program. But for baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, it’s even more critical because they are at a higher risk for exercise-related injuries. In fact, nearly 241,000 baby boomers last year sustained an injury that was related to exercise, according to the Consumer Product Safety […]READ MORE

The pain, swelling and stiffness that comes with osteoarthritis in the knee makes many people want to give up the very thing that could make them feel better: exercise. In fact, many people with arthritis could enjoy their lives a bit more and reduce their health care expenses if they met the national guideline for […]READ MORE