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Are TV Cereal Ads Making Your Kids Fat?

Are TV Cereal Ads Making Your Kids Fat?

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cereal TV ads aimed at young children put them at increased risk for obesity and cancer, researchers warn. A poor diet, including too much sugar, can lead to obesity, a known risk factor for 13 cancers. “One factor believed to contribute to children’s poor […]

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Baby Steps Head Off a Fussy Eater

Baby Steps Head Off a Fussy Eater

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Getting kids to try new foods can become a daily showdown. One promising approach: expose babies early on to varied tastes and textures. Researchers in Brisbane, Australia, found that food experiences when just 14 months old can influence the eating […]

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Exercise Caution to Protect Your Skin at the Gym

Exercise Caution to Protect Your Skin at the Gym

Latest Skin News SATURDAY, Jan. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you pledged to hit the gym this year, take some steps to prevent skin infections, an expert says. “While skin infections are not a reason to cancel your gym membership, it’s important to follow a few simple steps to avoid germs while you’re at […]

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Vaccines: Not Just for Kids

Vaccines: Not Just for Kids

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you have children, you know how important it is to keep up with their immunization schedule. But getting vaccines and booster shots is vital throughout adulthood as well. The most common adult shot is the yearly flu vaccine, […]

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

REFERENCES: Abuse, Rape, Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection: AARDVARC. GLBT Domestic Violence: Similarities and Differences. March 2007. Abuse, Rape, Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection: AARDVARC. Warning signs of domestic violence. July 2007. Anda, R.F., C.L. Whitfield, V.J. Felitti, et al. “Adverse childhood experiences, alcoholic parents, and later risk of alcoholism and depression.” Psychiatric […]

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Happiness High in States With Lots of Parks, Libraries

Happiness High in States With Lots of Parks, Libraries

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of parks, libraries and natural resources in the state where you reside might have a great deal to do with how happy you are. New research suggests that Americans who live where more money is spent on these “public goods” are happier […]

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Health Tip: Improve Your Emotional Wellness

Health Tip: Improve Your Emotional Wellness

(HealthDay News) — Having a positive outlook can boost your physical well-being, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says. Latest Mental Health News Research has shown a link between an upbeat mental state and lower blood pressure, reduced risk for heart disease, healthier weight, better blood sugar levels and longer life, the agency says. Here […]