Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study

Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

After-school program got the heaviest children moving more TUESDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- When looking for ways to get a heavy child moving, soccer could prove a winner. California researchers found that a soccer program increased the physical activity levels of overweight and obese children. Researchers examined the impact that a community-based, after-school soccer...

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Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Try these no-cook options (HealthDay News) -- You want your kids to eat something healthy after school, but there's no time to cook something nutritious. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests these no-cook healthy snacks: Make a frozen treat by dipping a peeled banana in yogurt, rolling it in crushed cereal and then freezing....

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Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Speed for You

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

How to tell if you're overdoing it (HealthDay News) -- When you're starting an exercise program, it's important to work out at the right intensity to make sure you're challenging yourself without pushing your body too hard. The American Heart Association lists these tips to help you judge whether you are exercising at an appropriate...

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Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 09:06 AM PST

It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Score another heart-health win for the Mediterranean diet. Eating a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with red wine, helped those at high risk for cardiovascular problems...

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Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids’ Blood Pressure

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 09:06 AM PST

Task force finds insufficient data to support testing, but others say it's essential By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Despite a worrisome increase in obese and hypertensive children and teens, not enough evidence exists to justify routinely screening young people for high blood pressure, a new report says. The U.S. Preventive...

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Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 09:06 AM PST

Early study suggests that avoiding allergy triggers might be a factor SUNDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Food allergies appear to affect children's growth, a new study suggests. This could be due to the fact that the treatment for food allergies is strict avoidance of foods that trigger a reaction, the researchers said. The study...

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Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 09:06 AM PST

Early study found black toddlers more sensitive than whites to food allergens in particular SATURDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Race and possibly genetics play a role in childhood allergies, according to a new study. Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit skin-tested more than 500 children, all of whom were 2 years old,...

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Exercise Safety Tips for People With Heart Disease

Exercise Safety Tips for People With Heart Disease

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Start by talking to your doctor, experts advise SATURDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart disease who want to exercise should first get the OK from their doctor and then follow certain health and safety measures, according to the American Council on Exercise. Every exercise session should include at least a five-minute warm-up...

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Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick

Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Chronic fretting linked to rise in stress hormones, lowered immune response in study By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends. The feelings may boost levels of a stress hormone and lower your immune system, according...

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Health Tip: Help Prevent Constipation

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Be sure to get enough fiber in your diet (HealthDay News) -- Most everyone is constipated at one time or another. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse defines the condition as occurring when a person has a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. The agency offers these suggestions to help prevent constipation:...

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U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds

U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 09:07 AM PST

Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaround THURSDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Finally, some good news in the war on childhood obesity: Kids in the United States now consume fewer calories each day than they did 12 years ago, according to a new government report. Even better, between 1999 and...

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Incredible Before And After

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 11:19 AM PST

So many of you who have been reading my blog for a long time know that one of the best diet and exercise books (although its not so much a diet as it is a new way of life) is Burn The Fat Feed The...

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Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth

Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 09:05 AM PST

Stick to a nutritious, balanced diet (HealthDay News) -- Most parents know the importance of brushing and flossing, but what you eat also is crucial to maintaining good dental health. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice to help preserve a child's dental health: Kids should eat foods rich in calcium, such as...

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Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns, Study Says

Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns, Study Says

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Pregnant women should limit the amount of caffeine they take in, experts state By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- The coffee or other caffeinated beverages a woman drinks during her pregnancy might up the odds for a low birth weight newborn or an extended pregnancy, a new study says. The researchers...

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The Best Protein For Muscle Growth

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 04:51 PM PST

If you go to the gym on a regular basis and spend a lot of your time lifting weights, then you more than likely consume a protein shake after your workout. Read any health or muscle building...

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Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise

Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Kids more likely to land in ER with head injuries, adults with sprains and strains FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Water-tubing injuries in the United States increased by nearly 250 percent over 19 years, a new study finds. The number of injuries rose from less than 2,100 in 1991 to more than 7,200 in...

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Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Adults in stable marriages report less illness, more happiness than single peers FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Married people rate themselves as mentally and physically healthier than people who are single, according to a new study. And married adults are less likely to develop chronic health conditions than those who are widowed or divorced,...

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Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Kids more likely to land in ER with head injuries, adults with sprains and strains FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Water-tubing injuries in the United States increased by nearly 250 percent over 19 years, a new study finds. The number of injuries rose from less than 2,100 in 1991 to more than 7,200 in...

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Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Adults in stable marriages report less illness, more happiness than single peers FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Married people rate themselves as mentally and physically healthier than people who are single, according to a new study. And married adults are less likely to develop chronic health conditions than those who are widowed or divorced,...

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Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus

Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Wash your hands frequently (HealthDay News) -- Infection with a norovirus, sometimes called stomach flu, causes symptoms such as vomiting, fatigue and diarrhea. The virus is easily spread in crowded, contained areas such as nursing homes or cruise ships. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to help prevent the spread of...

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Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon

Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Cool down gradually (HealthDay News) -- Preparing for a marathon requires lots of training and preparation. Preparation after the race is just as important, experts say. The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions for the hours and days after the big race: When you've finished, gradually cool down for five to 10 minutes. Promptly...

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Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women

Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Women eating a high-calcium diet and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests. Both...

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Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:04 AM PST

It can help improve muscle strength and coordination (HealthDay News) -- If you're thinking about using one of those extra-large inflatable orbs called a stability ball as part of your exercise routine, the American Council on Exercise says the product can help: Strengthen the core muscles in the abdomen and lower back. Improve balance of...

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Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean

Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 09:05 AM PST

And use two to prevent cross-contamination (HealthDay News) -- Cutting boards can be a breeding ground for bacteria if not cleaned properly. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: Buy two cutting boards, and use only one for raw seafood, poultry and meat. Use the other for produce, bread and other ready-to-eat foods....

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Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 09:05 AM PST

Preparation can help avoid foodborne illness (HealthDay News) -- Produce can harbor germs that can make you sick, so it's important to prepare these foods properly. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: Just before you eat them, wash all vegetables and fruits with cool tap water. Scrub firm produce (such as melons)...

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Before And After

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 09:49 AM PST

Here's some fitness motivation for all those people out there who are too busy to get to the gym, or have too many things going on to find time to exercise. Irrespective of whatever negative things...

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