Children With Fatter Midsections At Increased Risk

Children with more fat around their midsections could be at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, researchers say. “While general obesity certainly has its own set of risks for the heart, we now know that all fat is not c...

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Michelle T.  Age: 14  Hometown: Mobile, AL

Michelle is an 8th grade student at Altantic Middle School in Mobile Alabama. She is active in several clubs at school including the student committee to provide healthier school lunches. When Michelle is not advocating for better food, you can fin...

Your heart beats about 70-90 times a minute when you are resting. A mouse’s heart beats:

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