Nourishing your child is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Kids are never too young to learn about healthy foods and good eating habits. In fact, the path to childhood obesity can begin in infancy. You have the power to prevent…

Helping kids stay active can be hard. Making sure they eat healthy foods isn’t easy either. But it’s more important than ever.

About 1 in 7 young people ages 10 to 17 in the U.S. are obese, according to a 2020 report from the Robert Wood Johnson…

Is your asthma knowledge up-to-date? As researchers continue to find out more about asthma, make sure you know the facts vs. the myths. Here are some of the most common ones.

Myth: Asthma is only caused by airborne allergens like mold, pollen and pet…

When people think about bipolar disorder, they often think about how it affects the brain. But the truth is, it can change the body as well.

Millions of people have bipolar disorder. One of its tell-tale signs is swinging between manic events and depressive…

Childhood obesity has tripled in children and teens since the 1970s – and quadrupled in teens. This epidemic is leaving many at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer.

One of the best places for…

Sometimes we use winter weather as an excuse for letting go of healthy habits. We eat more comfort food, move less and watch our screens more. And those bad habits may stick around even after the weather warms up.

It’s better to make a plan for staying…

It may not seem like it when you crave something sugary, but our bodies don’t work best on sweets.

Simple sugars, often found in sweets and snack foods, give us “empty” calories. Although they may give us a short-lived energy boost, they mainly…

Is body mass index (BMI) the best way to tell if you are an ideal weight or even healthy? BMI is a measure of how much body fat you have. It uses your weight and height to come up with a BMI number. Using this number, you and your doctor can tell if you…

If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right?

High-intensity sweeteners are often used as sugar substitutes…

Parents are the perfect resource when it comes to improving diet and activity levels at home. Starting good habits early can have positive long-term effects on kids’ health.

Wondering where to start? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) off…