• How to Rebalance Your Carb Intake

    There’s no doubt that eating a lot of sugar isn’t good for your health. What’s more, sugar can trigger a chemical reaction that has you craving more and more. Just think about the last time you ate...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • How to Get Ready Mentally for Your First Competition

    You’ve signed up for your first fitness event and you’ve mapped out your training schedule for success. Now add mental preparation to the plan. It’s essential because the very physical training that gets your body into shape...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

    If a mother is depressed, her young children might be at risk for hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety, a new study suggests. Interestingly, a father’s depression only affected kids if mom was also depressed, the researchers found. “Depression...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • For Kids With Asthma, Depression Makes ER Visit More Likely

    New research suggests that anxiety and depression can make it hard for some kids to manage their asthma. Young patients with all three conditions ended up in the emergency room nearly twice as often as kids who...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the news a lot, and now newer research has prompted a leading pediatricians’ group to update its guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disorder for the first time since 2011. Dr. Mark...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2019

    Washington State Bans Flavored E-Cigarettes Deer Can Give You Tuberculosis: CDC

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reducing Eyestrain

    Eyestrain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, says Mayo Clinic. Usually, eyestrain is not serious and goes away once you rest your eyes or make lifestyle changes. To reduce eyestrain, Mayo suggests: Blink often...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Seasonal Flu Vaccine Fast Facts

    Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and death, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An annual seasonal flu shot is the best way to...

    • Posted September 30, 2019
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  • Sticking to One Sport Could Up Injuries Among Teen Athletes

    Here’s a good reason to encourage your teenager to play more than one sport: New research finds kids who concentrate on only one sport may be at risk for stress fractures, tendinitis and knee injuries. “It’s wonderful...

    • Posted September 29, 2019
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  • Seasonal Drinks With a Lighter Touch

    With pumpkin spice lattes already hitting coffee shops, it’s never too soon to rethink favorite seasonal sips and cut calories without sacrificing flavor. Here are four to try from now until the holidays really begin! Each recipe...

    • Posted September 27, 2019
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