Not getting enough sleep can cause a child to gain weight and put them at greater risk of being overweight later in life, according to a new study from the University of Michigan’s Center for Human Growth and Development. Researchers found that 12-year-olds who slept less than 9 hours per night were more likely to […]
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Kids need more sleep to avoid getting fat
Published November 5th, 2007 in Children's Health. 3 CommentsMediterranean diet may prevent allergies & asthma in children
Published April 5th, 2007 in Asthma, Allergies, Healthy Foods, Health Studies and Children's Health. 1 CommentChildren who eat a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts — may experience fewer respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma, according to a new study conducted on the Greek island of Crete. Researchers said this may explain why, on the island, skin allergies are as common as anywhere else but […]
Women: Eat more seafood while pregnant, have smarter kids
Published March 4th, 2007 in Healthy Foods, Brain Health, Health Studies and Children's Health. 0 CommentsThe children of women who eat more seafood while pregnant turn out to be smarter and have better developmental skills than kids whose mothers eat less (or no) seafood, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers say that the findings show that women who limit their intake of fish and […]
Probiotic supplements may help with baby colic
Published February 5th, 2007 in Supplements, Health Studies and Children's Health. 1 CommentYou may be able to help treat your baby’s colic by giving him or her a daily probiotic supplement, according to new research from Italy. Researchers found that breast-fed babies who were given five drops per day of a probiotic containing the “good bacteria” Lactobacillus reuteri (or L. reuteri) showed significant improvement in colicky symptoms […]
Health Highlights — November 2, 2006
Published November 2nd, 2006 in Safety Tips, Health Highlights, Health Warnings, Women's Health, Health Studies, Anti-Aging and Children's Health. 0 CommentsHere’s a quick review of some of the more useful and important health topics currently in the news…
Turmeric, a substance found in the spice curry and other foods, might help to prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis…
Concerned about salmonella and e. coli in your salads? The FDA provides some good tips for handling produce…
Eating a low […]