Smoking and secondhand smoke have been in the news a lot recently. It’s becoming painfully clear that if you smoke you are definitely hurting the health of the people around you, not to mention your own. If you’re a parent please be sure to never smoke around your children and, of course, do everything you […]
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Published June 27th, 2006 in Allergies, Health Warnings and Children's Health. 1 CommentProduct Review: IZZE (the “Healthy” Soda)
Published June 27th, 2006 in Product Reviews and Children's Health. 1 CommentAnyone who understands the dangers of refined sugars and artificial sweeteners/colors/preservatives knows that “regular” sodas are not a good beverage option. Fortunately, there are several healthier soft drink options now available — including the popular new juice-based soda called IZZE. I gave the “Sparkling Pomegranate” flavor a try today and was impressed. It tasted very […]
Study: Heavy Toys = Fitter Kids
Published June 23rd, 2006 in Fitness and Children's Health. 0 CommentsWant to help your children get fitter? Buying them heavier toys might be the answer, according to new research from Indiana…
From Indiana State University:
Adding Weight to Toys May Help Improve Children’s Fitness
Professor John Ozmun and graduate student Lee Robbins conducted the study with 7- and 8-year-old children, who carried 3-pound weighted and unweighted cardboard […]
Study: Smokers hurt their kids’ lungs before and after birth
Published June 20th, 2006 in Health Warnings, Health Studies and Children's Health. 0 CommentsIf you smoke, you are definitely hurting your childrens’ lungs — both before and after birth — according to a new study of more than 20,000 children. Obviously if you have kids (or plan on having them) you need to quit smoking as soon as possible…
From Reuters Health:
A new international study of more than 20,000 […]
How to protect your kids from skin cancer
Published June 17th, 2006 in Health Warnings, Cancer Help and Children's Health. 0 CommentsSkin cancer cases are on the rise, especially among younger people. As the days get warmer and longer, it’s extremely important to protect yourself and your children from the harmful effects of intense sunlight (although getting some sun is important to ensure adequate vitamin D levels).
Below you’ll find a few useful tips for protecting your […]