In an information age where children spend time playing video games, watching television, and using computers, it's become more important than ever to make sure children are getting enough exercise to stay fit and healthy. Rates of childhood...
According to the Kids Health website, adult diets are not appropriate for kids. Kids have different nutritional requirements as they grow and enter puberty. Many adult diets do not accommodate for additional vitamin and nutrient needs. When...
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reports that an estimated 17 percent of children ages 2 to 18 years of age are obese. These children are more likely to be obese adults and carry with them the added risk of heart disease,...
The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) provides information on a range of drug rehabilitation centers. The state has developed standards for such centers, which includes motivating patients to remain substance-free from the...
Energy drinks are the fastest growing segment of the beverage industry and are a fixture on campuses and among amateur athletes who use the drinks to cram for exams or rev up for competitions. Some energy drinks market themselves as "natural" and...
Feeding children nutritious, healthy foods regularly can feel overwhelming. Convenience foods are often high in calorie and fat content, time is limited and children can be picky eaters. Ensuring adequate exercise, avoiding sugary drinks,...
A credit report contains private information collected and maintained by credit reporting agencies. According to fair credit reporting laws, only people or organizations you authorize can legally access your credit report. Despite this law, in...
A person who is abusing drugs will likely have to deal with issues that cause the addiction. There could be a genetic predisposition involved, as with alcoholism, but heredity does not explain all cases. Personality plays a role for people who are...
Developing a healthy lifestyle for children as early as possible is important, but it's never too late to make positive lifestyle changes. Good nutrition and plenty of physical activity can help prevent obesity and diabetes in children, as well...
For a first-time mother, one anxiety-inducing conundrum is when to introduce solid foods, and which ones to start with. Fortunately there is a wealth of good information available from government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration,...
Unlike prevention programs, drug and alcohol intervention programs target those who are already at risk for drug-related problems: college students who have to deal with drinking on campus, young people from families with a history of drug...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended in 2010 that health professionals continue using body mass index, or BMI, as an indicator of excess weight in children and adolescents 6 to 18 years of age. A child is at high risk for obesity if...
The most common sexually transmitted disease reported in the United States usually has no symptoms. In 2006, there were 1,030,911 chlamydial infections reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, it is a...
Lipid disorders, or dyslipidemias, affect the levels of various forms of fat in the bloodstream. These disorders may arise due to inherited abnormalities or develop over time. Lipids travel through the blood, coated in proteins to make them...
As you age, everyday activities often become more of a chore. Diminished balance, flexibility and strength make the business of daily living difficult, and independence can suffer. Performing exercises designed to increase strength, balance and...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than 30 or above the 95th percentile. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), reports that...
Being overweight and obese can be challenging. Aside of feeling uncomfortable about how you look and feel, it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health as well. There may be several things holding you back from losing weight; starting...
If razor bumps plague your skin every time you shave, you may need to change your shaving habits. If you shave with a dull or an old razor, you can tear and irritate your skin. As the new hairs grow back, they can get stuck in the swollen area and...
According to the National Cancer Institute, early breast cancer detection is a key for successful treatment. 1990, the Congress passed the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act. This helped the Centers for Disease Control and...
According to the US Preventative Services Task Force, only half the children who experience hearing loss display risk factors that could predict its occurrence. Because of this, early detection is important to prevent problems related to hearing...
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than $72 million in grants to promote health and wellness. The grants support obesity prevention and tobacco cessation programs as part of efforts to prevent chronic disease...
A corporate wellness program can help your company encourage employees to embrace good health practices, which may reduce sick leave and lower health insurance costs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that workplace health...
Fertility is a complex condition, and there is no magic fertility pill. However, some vitamins and supplements, when used in moderation, can support a healthy lifestyle, which is essential for fertility. As a consumer, you must be cautious when...
Medicare is a federal insurance program for people over the age of 65 and people with certain disabilities. Like other insurance plans, the Medicare program is designed to keep costs down by encouraging healthy behaviors. As such, you may be able...
Your cholesterol levels can tilt the scale of your health either way: good or bad. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Three major cholesterol types are usually tested: LDL, HDL and total cholesterol. In the...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published its findings on the efficacy of breast screening methods in reducing deaths from breast cancer in the Nov. 17, 2009, issue of "Annals of Internal Medicine." The task force reviewed eight...
Breast self-examination, or BSE, is a screening tool for cancer. In this procedure, women undergo a systematic review of their breasts to look for lumps. While once universally recommended for the prevention of breast cancer, the role of BSE has...
Several models exist for work-site wellness programs because work is where adults spend a majority of their time, making the workplace a prime target for wellness programs. The benefits of such programs are far- reaching from improving employee...
Cancer forms in the cells of your body and comprises abnormal cells dividing at uncontrollable rates. The spread of cancer can result from a conglomeration of abnormal cells forming a tumor that spreads to other areas of the body. There are...
