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More Than Half of American Kids May Be Obese by 35

Without some serious changes, the majority of U.S. children may be obese by the time they reach age 35, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health used data from the CDC and five longitudinal studies, accounting for 41,567 children and adults in all, to map out height and weight trajectories for a population of 1 million aging kids. They ran 1,000 different simulations to reach a prediction. Based on those projections, which were published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers estimate that 57% of children who are currently between ages 2 and 19 will be obese by the age of 35, if current trends continue. Today, about 38% of American adults age 20 and older have obesity.
How Eating Breakfast Can Help Your Metabolism

Plenty of research has found that eating breakfast is important for weight maintenance, metabolism and overall good health. Now, the evidence gets even stronger: a small new randomized controlled trial finds that regularly eating a substantial morning meal directly affects how fat cells function in the body by changing the activity of genes involved in fat metabolism and insulin resistance. The findings suggest that eating breakfast every morning may help lower people’s risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the study authors say—and that even if a morning meal increases a person’s total calorie consumption, those calories may be offset by other energy-burning benefits.
Dozens of Sexual Assault Victims Had to Pay Out of Pocket for Their Rape Exams

(NEW YORK) — Dozens of sexual assault survivors were improperly billed for their rape exams by a New York City hospital, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said that under an agreement with his office, the Brooklyn Hospital Center will reimburse patients who paid out of pocket for a rape kit and will inform rape survivors going forward that under a 2005 New York state law the rape kits can be billed to the state’s Office of Victim Services.
3 Reasons Why Coffee Is So Good for You

Coffee is increasingly earning scientists’ approval. Studies continue to suggest that the beverage may have some beneficial effects on health. In the latest analysis, published in the BMJ, researchers scanned nearly 220 studies on coffee and found that overall, coffee drinkers may enjoy more health benefits than people who don’t drink the brew. The scientists, led by Robin Poole from the University of Southampton in the UK, learned that people who drank coffee were 17% less likely to die early during the study period from any cause, 19% less likely to die of heart disease and 18% less likely to develop cancer, compared to people who did not drink coffee.
Suicide and Self-Harm Is Increasing Among Teen Girls, Study Finds

(CHICAGO) — Attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury have increased substantially in U.S. girls, a 15-year study of emergency room visits found. It’s unclear why, but some mental health experts think cyberbullying, substance abuse and economic stress from the recent recession might be contributing. The rising rates “should be of concern to parents, teachers, and pediatricians. One important reason to focus on reducing self-harm is that it is key risk factor for suicide,” said Dr. Mark Olfson, a Columbia University psychiatry professor who was not involved in the study.

How much water drink per day

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If you find it difficult to drink enough water, add flavor to your water by means of fruit to make it more attractive or drink tea. Do not add sugar. How much water the body needs varies from person to person, but generally an adult needs about two liters of water...

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Improve your blood circulation with these tips

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If the circulation in your body is not optimal, it can have different causes. Too high cholesterol levels, too little exercise and bad dietary habits such as eating too salty and drinking insufficiently, can cause us a bad blood circulation. Eating too much saturated...

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Need more energy? Add these 7 foods to your diet

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Do you feel tired? Do you have problems keeping your concentration and staying active? Discover 7 great and healthy foods. They not only give you extra energy, but also improve your general health. This problem is very common. People do not have enough...

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Thomas Eggleston is an expert writer and a professional Health consultant. I would like to encourage the readers of Healthy Blog for a healthier 'lifestlyle' with the purpose of feeling comfortable in your body. This does not mean that you only eat lean and low fat and are always on a diet. Nor do you have to drag yourself to the gym every day to spend a few hours sweating. In my opinion, you are satisfied with what you look like inside and out. That you enjoy your body, it takes care and appreciates.