Health Bulletin

Exercise later in life tied to healthy aging

It is never too late to start exercising, according to a new study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine that found formerly inactive seniors who took up exercise still experienced health benefits.

Screen time again linked to kids' extra weight

Children and teenagers who spend lots of time in front of screens — especially TVs — tend to gain more weight as they age, according to a new study published in the journal Paediatrics.

Researchers said that when kids watch TV, there is more purposeful, deliberate exposure to eating options, commercials that come on that might cue you to go off to the pantry and grab a cookie or a soft drink.