Home Birthing On the Rise
After a decline in home birthing, the trend is now on the rise again as more women are drawn to the idea of natural childbirth.
Teaching Kids to Cook
Learning how to cook incorporates many skills such as reading, math, and science. It can also get children to try foods they might not otherwise try.
Will Calorie Count Charts Influence You?
Under new federal regulations calorie count charts will appear on many more menus and packages in an effort to help the nation lose some weight.
Schools Cut Classic Kid Cereal Favorites
Some schools are getting rid of sugary kid cereals such as Frosted Flakes in response to new federal guidelines for school meals.
Gov’t Urges Only Healthy Foods Marketed to Kids
No more colorful cartoon commercials to market surgary cereals, candies, or salty chips if the government gets its way.
Strong Neck Muscles May Protect Against Concussions
Pumping iron to increase neck muscle strength may help protect athletes from damaging concussions.
Vitamin D Aware for Better Bones
Without adequate vitamin D you could greatly increase your risk of a bone fracture and may increase your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Smoking, Weight, and Breast Cancer Risk
You know that smoking can increase the risk of many types of cancer, but this study has unexpected results.
Smell Therapy to Treat Veteran PTSD
“Smell” therapy that takes soldiers back to the battlefield mentally may help them overcome post-traumatic stress disorder.
Test Urban Garden Soil for Lead, Chemicals
Urban gardening is a wonderful thing but city gardeners may need to test their soil and take measures to make sure it is safe for planting.
Focus on Fiber
Many Americans fall short on fiber intake and are missing out on all the health benefits associated with a high fiber diet.
Doctors Want Teen Tanning Ban
In order to reduce the risk of skin cancer, doctors are recommending that teens not be allowed to tan in tanning beds.