63% of homes have the television on during meals. In this podcast, Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, speaks with host Rae Pica about how the presence of television during eating changes eating habits. “When the TV is on during meals…kids eat less fruits and vegetables, they tend to eat more in […]

The City of Boston is considering a measure to limit the sale of violent video games to minors. Many other states have attempted this same legal action and have always been denied based on the Constitutional conflicts. Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, was interviewed for a story and podcast on this […]

Boston is considering establishing a law to limit the sale of violent video games to minors. Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, comments that “Violent video games basically teach and reward kids for hurting and killing others. At a time when Boston’s youth violence is going up, there’s good reason….to want to have […]