Sleep-related breathing problems and chronic lack of sleep may both double the risk of a child becoming obese by the age of 15, according to research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. The positive news is that both of these problems can be fixed with the […]
Sleep deprivation is an epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported […]
Halloween is a holiday filled with the color orange. Juicing is a great way to get your kids to eat organic foods and keep them healthy. This juice recipe is perfect for Halloween, because it is all about orange, and kids will love it. Let’s take a look at the […]
Halloween is a holiday filled with orange color. Juicing is a great way to get kids to eat organic foods. Because of its color, this juice recipe is perfect for Halloween. Let’s take a look at the organic foods in this Halloween juice recipe. Cantaloupe: It is an excellent source […]
Halloween is just around the corner, and it can be a “nightmare” for kids with food allergies. Chocolate contains milk, candy bars can contain nuts, and eggs and soy are also common allergen ingredients in Halloween treats, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The Food & […]
According to researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 63,000 children under six years old experienced out-of-hospital medication errors every year between 2002-2012. One child is affected every 8 minutes, usually by a parent with good intentions or an unintentional error by a caregiver. The research was published in the journal Pediatrics. […]
We can never say enough about the importance of eating organic foods. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that boost the immune system. Rates of adolescent obesity and likelihood of obesity to carry over into adulthood are increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
With all the advancements in technology and the busy lifestyle that we all have, exercise is becoming an afterthought with adults and kids. According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, “Only one in three children are physically active every day.” This combined with poor American dietary practices […]
