Heart disease and stroke are typically considered adult problems. But a growing body of research links cardiovascular events that occur in midlife to risk factors – such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking – that begin developing decades earlier, in childhood. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By…
A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by minimal physical activity and prolonged sitting or lying down, may seem appealing to many, but it poses significant risks to your health. While the convenience of staying inactive can be tempting, time and again, health experts have emphasised the importance of regular exercise. To the contrary, a sedentary lifestyle contributes…
A new study shows that adding text messaging to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By Brittany Phillip, University of North Carolina School of Medicine Newswise — A…