Green Options

In a study of 131 children, British researchers think they might have isolated a gene that affects obesity.  Okay, so it’s not called the “cookie” gene.  But the FTO gene may play a role in whether someone is satiated, or knows she is full. Lead author Jane Wardle says the results show:

Some children don’t know when to stop, which could lead to the onset of obesity and a lifetime of health problems.

Today is “World Diabetes Day” brought to you by:

Eli Lilly
Astra Zeneca
LifeScan
Insulet
Medtronic
Pfiser
Takeda

And a handful of others. You see, diabetes is big business, insulin costs and insurance will always pay. Diabetes is one of the many preventable diseases that mothers give their children.

A new study in the December 2008 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that an increase of green space in a neighborhood may decrease the chance for childhood obesity among neighborhood children.