Children and adolescents are expected to gain weight as they age, but how much is too much? Childhood obesity rates are on the rise, along with disordered eating among teens. So how can kids and their parents address this head on? Dr. Jack Yanovski, a pediatric endocrinologist at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development recommends first d ... Show More
Mar 10
Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please
Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really keep us? Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets to the bottom of your shoes -- literally. Plus, tips on how to manage stress and anxiety when the news cycle ... Show More
16m 14s
Sep 2023
How to "Not Screw Up Your Kids" (Talking to Your Kids About Health)
We've been getting a lot of questions about how to talk to kids about health and fitness. On the one hand, you want your kids to eat healthy and move their body, but on the other hand, overemphasizing these topics can really backfire and have detrimental mental health effects. On ... Show More
4m 45s
Mar 2024
Fruit Juice Consumption and Strategies to Address Pediatric Obesity
A new systematic review and meta-analysis supports recommendations to limit 100% fruit juice consumption for children and adults to prevent weight gain. JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, discuss stra ... Show More
21m 47s
Jan 2019
Episode 1: Diets & Eating Disorders
Dr Max speaks to dietitian Nadine Andari Halabi about identifying binge eating disorders, the side effects of anorexia, the link between obesity and poor sleep, nutritional deficiencies, fussy eating in children, and what to do if your child is overweight, the role of genetics an ... Show More
34m 16s