And encourage kids to eat healthy food (HealthDay News) — If your kids are easily bored with the lunches you pack for school, try adding a little pizzazz (and nutrition) to the boring brown bag. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to make packed lunches more exciting for your kids: Have a meeting...

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But researchers caution that little is known about the safety of cold baths TUESDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) — Taking a cold-water or ice bath may reduce exercise-related muscle soreness but it’s not clear whether it can cause harmful side effects, a new evidence review indicates. The use of cold or ice baths is increasingly...

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Better blood pressure, cholesterol, weight accompanies activity, regardless of sedentary time By Steven Reinberg TUESDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) — Even if kids spend the rest of their time sitting around, an hour of any physical activity a day will benefit their heart health, English researchers report. Their study found that children and teens who...

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