kids health

Letting Your Kids Watch TV is Good (For Their Eating Habits)

February 15, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Television can teach kids a lot of things, most bad, but some good. For example, TV can potentially teach kids how to eat healthy, new research suggests. The study found that watching cooking shows featuring healthy eats seemed to encourage…

Health

What You Need to Know About Dairy Fat

September 4, 2019 Alex Kozovski

According to studies from both Harvard and Tufts universities, dairy fat from (you guessed it) dairy foods isn’t bad to include in your diet. A 3,000-participant study looking into full-fat dairy and the risks of heart disease and diabetes found…

Health

Don’t Satisfy Your Sugary Drink Cravings with Diet Sodas

September 2, 2019 Alex Kozovski

From juice to sodas, sugary drinks can come with a myriad of health problems ranging from poorer memory to diabetes to obesity. But don’t think diet sodas are the answer to satisfying that sweet tooth either. A number of studies…

Family

Snack Packing Tips for Nutritious Back-to-School Lunches

August 27, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Healthy back-to-school lunches can easily get lost among the start of the school year, with the whirlwind of new books, Spiderman backpacks, and who’s turn it is to drive in the neighborhood carpool. Here are five snack packing tips for…

Health

These are the Most Dangerous Spots for Children’s’ Head Injuries

August 1, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Uneven ground, football, and falling off the bed are the leading causes of nonfatal brain injuries in kids, a new study suggests. In the study, researchers examined data on traumatic brain injuries among kids and teens treated at emergency departments…

Health

Why You Shouldn’t Eat Too Much Protein Ice Cream

July 31, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Protein ice creams are gaining more popularity in a more health-conscious world, sporting a lower calorie count, some added fiber, and doesn’t melt as easily, meaning you aren’t on the clock the moment you’re handed a cone. But like all…

Health

Listen Up: Noise Pollution is the New Public Health Threat

July 30, 2019 Alex Kozovski

You’re familiar with the concerns around climate issues, toxins in the air, and contamination of water, but consensus is growing in the science community about the dangers of too much noise. Listen to this. The EPA defines noise pollution as…

Health

Young People Have Stopped Doing This Hygiene Habit – To Everyone’s Detriment

July 15, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Summertime means barbeques, beaches, shorts, and lots and lots of sweat. Besides the discomfort, sweat usually isn’t a big issue, taken care of by a few swipes of deodorant. Unfortunately, when it comes to young people, they’re swiping more on…

Health

Boomers Aren’t Far Behind Millennials in Smartphone Usage

June 20, 2019 Alex Kozovski

According to a recent U.S. survey, the average American spends 5.4 hours a day on his or her smartphone. You’d think millennials skew this statistic higher – they’re on their phones all day! – but boomers aren’t far behind in…

Nutrition

Do You Really Know What Nutella is Made Of?

May 20, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Nutella has always been the guilt-free breakfast spread of choice because it’s relatively ‘healthy’, giving eaters a chocolate fix without worrying about weight. Not so fast. We hate to be the bearers of bad breakfast news, but if you break…