Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds

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Key takeaway

A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced mindfulness and stress-management skills, their kids showed healthier eating patterns and avoided the weight gain seen in families that only focused on diet and exercise.

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