Creative suggestions for healthier meals (HealthDay News) — You should fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies at each meal, experts say. But that can be a challenge. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these creative suggestions for boosting consumption of fruits and vegetables: Keep a big bowl of fresh, brightly colored...

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Precautions before they begin (HealthDay News) — If your child has a desire to run, you should encourage this great form of exercise that requires very little equipment. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions, the American Council on Exercise says. Here’s the council’s advice: Check with your pediatrician before the child starts running,...

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