by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 10, 2012
Group behavior modification sessions with teens and their parents provided moderate weight loss. Adding texts and emails didn't improve weight loss efforts.
More...I’ve been watching the war of words concerning the image of Ronald McDonald, the iconic face behind the McDonald’s fast food chain. Much like the Marlboro Man, he may very well fall by the wayside and become a small piece of America’s past.
Today we should pause and reflect on the survival of our planet; what we as an industrialized society have done to damage it and what we can do to repair it so that future generations can prosper as we have.
Here are several more exercises that you can add to your regime to help recover your pre-pregnant body. As stated in our previous installment, just because you are 8 weeks post-partum may not necessarily mean you are ready for this workout plan.
Resistance bands are an overlooked prop that can be incredibly useful. It’s easy for most of us to perform a good stretch or two with the resistance bands, but many are not as readily aware of the many strength-building and challenge elements that these tools can add to our normal Pilates routine.
Use the information in this installment to better parent your kids or to be an advocate in their school. Pass it on to other families who may be struggling with obesity. Remember, knowledge is power!
Trivia is defined as “insignificant information.” This may be true if the subject is, say, Little Known Facts About “American Idol.” But when the information has the potential to spark a child’s interest in health and the human body, it’s very significant, indeed.
Learn about natural medicines, homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies that can help broken bones mend faster.
The oil from Evening Primrose seeds has been found useful for everything from eczema and osteoporosis to PMS.
by Genevra Pittman, Last updated February 10, 2012
States with comprehensive sexual education classes tend to have lower birth rates, but researchers believe that political, religious and social differences among states play more of a factor.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 10, 2012
About two-thirds of women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer want to take part in making decisions about their treatment, but not all get their preference.
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by Julie Steenhuysen, Last updated February 10, 2012
A light shock to the brain helped study participants remember--a breakthrough that could have implications for Alzheimer's patients.
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by James B. Kelleher, Last updated February 09, 2012
Birth and abortion rates among US teens are at their lowest since 1972. Though rates among all races have dropped, disparities still exist within some racial and ethnic groups.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 09, 2012
A frequently used school behavior program helps reduce the amount of bullying in elementary schools.
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by Cameron French, Last updated February 08, 2012
Physical punishment, such as spanking, can cause long-term developmental issues, including aggression, depression and substance abuse, according to Canadian analysts.
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by Genevra Pittman, Last updated February 08, 2012
What are elementary school students eating while at school? The options are not always good for their health, according to a new survey.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 08, 2012
Breast cancer is often considered more deadly among younger women, but a new study shows older women are actually more likely to die of the disease.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 07, 2012
The childhood obesity problem might be solved by good old-fashioned parenting skills, according to a new study. Children of parents who attended parenting classes designed to help with behavioral issues were less likely to become obese later in life.
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by Frederik Joelving, Last updated February 07, 2012
Do doctors do what's best when it comes to ovarian cancer screenings? Some researchers think they don't.
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by Frederik Joelving, Last updated February 06, 2012
After finding that abuse is a bigger threat to infant safety than SIDS, researchers call for a national campaign reminding parents that very young children can be easily injured.
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by Genevra Pittman, Last updated February 06, 2012
Smoking in a car creates concentrations of smoke similar to a very smoky bar. Yet, one-third of children surveyed said they recently rode in a car with someone smoking.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 06, 2012
Cognitive behavioral therapy was most effective at easing anxiety in older adults, but it did not work as well as it typically does in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated February 06, 2012
Kids that live closer to high traffic roadways have higher incidences of asthma. Researchers estimate that the indirect costs are around $18 million for two California cities.
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by Kerry Grens, Last updated February 06, 2012
People who have been diagnosed with nerve disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome do not appear to have flare-ups after receiving vaccines later in life, according to a new study.
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