A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity showed that parents had the greatest influence on children’s eating patterns. Even when healthy habits were taught in school, parent support had the biggest effect on whether kids were overweight or obese. This shows that parents need to be educated and […]

A recent cross-sectional study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discovered that less than 7 hours of sleep was linked to obesity. They examined whether more time was spent eating and drinking in people who slept fewer hours. The results showed that those who slept less than 7 hours reported an additional 8.7 minutes […]