For older people, weight training may build more than muscles. A study found that many of those who lifted weights also had more confidence and motivation to continue exercising. About half of the elderly participants had joined a gym or continued exercising six months after the study was completed. Source Link
A preschooler's bedroom may be no place for a TV. Four-year-olds who watched TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for poor eating habits, overweight or obesity and social and emotional struggles in their teens. Researchers say having private access to screen time in the bedroom had an effect on growth and development. Source Link
Is fasting a healthy way to trim those extra pounds? Experts say it can be, whether you restrict the amount of time each day when you eat or use alternate-day fasting. In time-restricted eating, the body’s circadian rhythms that control hormones can help boost metabolism and reduce weight even if someone eats the same number of calories. Source Link
