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September 12th, 2012new study shows positive effects of algal DHA supplementation
As a new school year begins, parents are faced with the challenge of how they can best help their kids succeed. Early success in school, especially in reading, leads to achievements in later education and life.
Leftovers Good For Wallet And Waistline
September 12th, 2012Make Sure They're Safe
Saving leftovers to eat later is a great way to practice portion control and save money, but it's important to make sure leftovers are safe to eat according to Home Food Safety, a collaborative program of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods.
The Hurry Cane: Walking is Vital for Overall Health
September 12th, 2012
According to the article, an adult must engage in a minimum of two and a half hours of aerobic exercise per week to experience health benefits. The aerobic exercise need only occur at a moderate level, and adults need engage in moderate physical activity in a little as ten minute increments. An adult will typically achieve a moderate exertion level during a brisk walk.
World Alzheimer's Day, September 21st, 2012
September 10th, 2012
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day; a date set aside by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1994 to bring attention to a devastating disease that has affected the entire world and has become a major global health issue.
Inspiring Others During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September 10th, 2012Meet Three Children Who Turned Their Health Around
Children who are overweight or obese are at greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and other serious illnesses.
Algal DHA Demonstrates Improvement in Reading Progress and Behavior
September 10th, 2012
Increased dietary intake of algal DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in school-aged children with low reading levels demonstrated significant improvements in reading performance and behavior, according to a new clinical study conducted at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Older Adults Say Hearing Impairment Decreases Quality of Life
September 10th, 2012
Americans 65 and over say that hearing impairment affects their quality of life physically and mentally to a greater degree than hypertension, stroke, osteoporosis, sciatica and cancer, according to a new study.
Check Yourself So You Don’t Wreck Yourself
September 10th, 2012
When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked? You could be walking around with high cholesterol and not realize it because it is largely an asymptomatic condition, meaning you cannot readily see or feel symptoms of high cholesterol. And high cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
The Cervical Cancer Story Could Have a Happy Ending
September 7th, 2012
Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death from cancer in American women. But over the last 50 years, the number of new cervical cancer cases diagnosed each year has decreased by nearly three-quarters, thanks to the widespread adoption of cervical screening, which can detect changes in the cervix before they become cancer.
Eating Healthy Has Critical Effect On Maintaining Healthy Eyesight
September 7th, 2012Many can avoid eye surgery and other procedures with proper diet
Vision is the one sense that people fear the most of losing yet, it is the sense that a majority do take for granted. Most people know that eating healthy is good for their bodies to prevent diseases such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, but many do not consider or realize it also has a great affect on their eye sight.



