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Small rewards encourage children to eat fruit and veg

Small rewards encourage children to eat fruit and veg

Dec 25, – The good news: Research suggests that a new federal rule has prompted the nation’s schools to serve an extra $5.4 million worth of fruits and vegetables each day. The bad news: The nation’s children throw about $3.8 million of that in the garbage each day. Researchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell […]

December 25, 2013 | By | Reply More
Diet Rich in Tomatoes May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Diet Rich in Tomatoes May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Dec 24, – It has long been known that postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. But now, new research suggests that adopting a diet rich in tomatoes may reduce this risk. This is according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. According to the National […]

December 24, 2013 | By | Reply More
What are the health benefits of chocolate- HROmedia

What are the health benefits of chocolate- HROmedia

Next time you eat a piece of chocolate, you should not have to feel overly guilty about it. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of health benefits associated with this delicious treat. Chocolate is made from tropical Theobroma cacao tree seeds. The earliest use of chocolate dates back to […]

December 21, 2013 | By | Reply More
High fiber diet linked to lower risk of heart disease

High fiber diet linked to lower risk of heart disease

Dec 20, – The research, published on bmj.com, links greater fiber intake with a lower risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. The researchers claim that the risk lowers significantly with every additional 7 g of fiber eaten each day. And as the holiday season approaches with its host of temptations, this may […]

December 20, 2013 | By | Reply More
How to mix cardio, weight training to burn body fat

How to mix cardio, weight training to burn body fat

Dec 19, – A few basic exercises involving cardio and weight training work best for long term benefits. According to trainer David Caldwell, the first step towards getting in shape is to start exercising, moving and, most importantly, burning fat, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Here are a few basic tips to get started: – Cardio: If you […]

December 19, 2013 | By | Reply More
Drug addicts ‘can quit smoking’ with additional therapy

Drug addicts ‘can quit smoking’ with additional therapy

Dec 18, – New research from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health, suggests that people who are addicted to cocaine or methamphetamine are able to quit cigarette smoking while being treated for their substance addictions, and that quitting will not hinder their treatment. According to the Centers […]

December 18, 2013 | By | Reply More
Leech therapy a cure of various ailments

Leech therapy a cure of various ailments

Dec 18, – You will immediately be welcomed by the rancid smell of blood the moment you enter the consulting room of an alternative healer in Trayemen village, Pleret, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Was it a room where surgery is performed? No. Inside, five adult males were undergoing therapy. They were sitting in a relaxed manner with […]

December 18, 2013 | By | Reply More
What are the health benefits of coffee?

What are the health benefits of coffee?

Dec 17, – More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease. The consumption of coffee goes back centuries. In 17th century England the popularity of the drink gave rise to […]

December 17, 2013 | By | Reply More
Poor Sleep May Raise Blood Pressure in Kids

Poor Sleep May Raise Blood Pressure in Kids

Dec 16, – Kids who don’t get enough sleep at night may experience a slight spike in their blood pressure the next day even if they are not overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The research included 143 kids aged 10 to 18 who spent one night in a sleep lab for observation. They […]

December 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
Will Music Make Your Child Smarter?

Will Music Make Your Child Smarter?

Dec 12, – Exposing their young children to music just comes naturally to Jill and Bob Williams of Appleton. “Music is a huge part of our life,” said Jill Williams, who plays piano, and also bassoon for the UW Fox Valley Concert Band and a local woodwind quintet. Since Rose, 3, and her baby sister, […]

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