2007

27

Dec

Overweight Couples More Likely to Have Conception Trouble

Overweight or obese couples are more likely to wait longer before having a baby, compared to healthy weight couples, according to Danish researchers. The chances that an obese couple waits almost a year before the woman gets pregnant are three times higher compared to a normal weight couple.
Obesity affects fertility for both men and women, [...]

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2007

6

Dec

TV Watching Makes Children Overweight, Says New Study

The more time a three-year old child spends in front of the TV, the more calories he consumes, according to Harvard researchers. Increased TV watching is associated with larger intake of junk-food and decreased intake of healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, dietary fibers, or calcium.
Every hour spent in front of the TV makes children [...]

Filed under: Diet & Fitness Posted by admin