Oct 10 Health Report Ranks Ohio Valley High In Childhood Obesity Amid Cuts In SNAP Benefits A report released Thursday finds nearly 323,000 children are obese in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 10 Health Report Ranks Ohio Valley High In Childhood Obesity Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 8 Health U of L Gets $16.4M To Study Environment’s Effect On Diabetes Officials on Monday said the award will also be used to help researchers explore diabetes and obesity as cardiovascular issues. By Lisa Gillespie Oct 8 Health U of L Gets $16.4M To Study Environment's Effect On Diabetes Lisa Gillespie
Sep 18 Health The Big Latch: Rising Breast-Feeding Rates Could Boost Region’s Health The Ohio Valley states rank among the lowest for breast-feeding rates despite steady increases in recent years. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Sep 18 Health Rising Breast-Feeding Rates Could Boost Region’s Health Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 3 Health Attn Parents: If You’re Obese, Your Child Could Be At Risk For Developmental Delays The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, took data from more than 5,000 mothers and babies, and tracked the weight of the mothers' partners. By Lisa Gillespie Jan 3 Health If You're Obese Your Child Could Be At Risk For Developmental Delays Lisa Gillespie
Nov 28 Health Mind Over Platter: Mindful Eating Might Trim Region’s Obesity In Ohio more than a quarter of adults are obese. In Kentucky it’s about a third. And in West Virginia, it’s even higher. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 28 Health Mind Over Platter: Mindful Eating Might Trim Region’s Obesity Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 10 Health Report: Kentucky’s Obesity Rate Leveling Off Kentucky is no longer among the top five states with the highest obesity rates, according to a new analysis. “State of Obesity,” a report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health, lists Kentucky as having the 12th-highest obesity rate in the country, at 31.6 percent. By ranking, Kentucky has improved significantly from […] By Ja'Nel Johnson Nov 10 Health Report: Kentucky’s Obesity Rate Leveling Off Ja'Nel Johnson
Jan 28 Health Wholesale Clubs and Superstores Contribute to Rise in Obesity, Study Says Members of wholesale retailers such as Sam’s Club and Costco are more likely to be obese. That’s among the findings of a recent study of economic variables on obesity. The study, submitted recently to the National Bureau of Economic Research, examined 27 variables to determine their affect on body mass index and obesity. It was conducted […] By Ja'Nel Johnson Jan 28 Health Wholesale Clubs and Superstores Contribute to Rise in Obesity, Study Says Ja'Nel Johnson
Nov 26 Health University of Louisville Nutritionist Offers Tips on Eating Healthy on the Holidays Is it possible to enjoy favorite holiday foods without hurting your health? Nancy Kuppersmith, nutritionist at the Department of Family and Geriatric... By Ja'Nel Johnson Nov 26 Health University of Louisville Nutritionist Offers Tips on Eating Healthy on the Holidays Ja'Nel Johnson