The 4 R's - Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Retail?Kids are exposed to thousands of advertisements everyday. What kinds of messages are they getting and what can you, as parents, do about it?
Are Kids Doing Too Much? The Importance of SleepWhen kids don't get enough sleep the suffer at multiple levels. The get cranky and unable to function properly in school or sports. But sleep is also a time when they consolidate what they learned earlier that day. So robbing kids of a good night sleep hurts them the follow day and makes the previous day much less valuable.
Take your Grandparents on a long Walk to the Fishing HoleNew studies show the benefits of physical activity and omega-3s on keeping the elderly brain agile and away from Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Can you Avoid the Flu by Changing your Attitude?Positive mental attitudes have been touted for decades. Now new research shows that a 'PMA' can actually decrease your odds of getting sick.
Atkins Fans Claim False VictoryA new report has Atkins diet fans claiming victory. But a closer look at the methods and results of the study prove more damaging than good.
Eat, Drink and Be Healthy?Several scientific advances have been made on weight control and improving health. Yet the media hypes them up so much to proclaim another 'magic bullet' discovery. What's the real truth behind these studies and how can they benefit you?
No Running in School?Physical education is proven to improve academic performance in school and slow down brain aging in adults. Still, our schools continue to cut PE and now are banning running games on recess. What's going on?
Fish Food for ThoughtWhy are omega-3s such a big deal? Our ancestors didn't have to worry about them and they did fine. Today we hear about how omega-3s link to heart disease, depression and even Alzheimrer's disease. This article will explain what they are, what they're for and why today is different than yesteryear.
What are we Feeding our Kids?Oxidative stress is a major problem underlying many diseases today. Our bodies combat oxidative stress with anti-oxidant systems coded by our genes and the aided by anti-oxidants from our diet. Kid's meals are typically deficient of anti-oxidant protection and many even contribute to increased oxidative stress. Studies show that 1 in 5 high school aged kids already has damage from oxidative stres
Physical Fitness Improves Brain HealthStudies show conclusively that exercise improves brain function. Every one knows that exercise is good for you but sometimes the benefit to the brain is overlooked. This article describes some of the positive effects that exercise has on brain function and mental health, including protection against neurodegenerative disease and improvements in mental health.
The Glycemic Index is Your Key to Weight ControlThe glycemic index is a measure of how fast certain foods burn in your body and how fast they raise your blood sugar. Paying attention to the glycemic index of foods will help you get control and keep control of your weight and will help you reduce the cravings for the kinds of foods that are making you overweight in the first place.
Do we get enough nutrients from our diets?Diet alone rarely provides optimal nutrition. The risk of developing chronic degenerative disease is associated with the nutrition habits that begin in early life and continue throughout adulthood. Most experts now agree that nutrtional supplementation is required for prolonged health.
Omega-3s: What are they and why should you care?importance of omega-3 fats in the diet.
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