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K.I.D.S. and the National Diaper Bank Network to Donate Diapers
February 21st, 2012
According to the most recent census, 22 percent of American children live at or below the poverty line.
Organic Food Sets Record Sales in 2011
February 20th, 2012
For the first time in four years since undertaking its Annual Organic Product Survey, TABS Group found a significant increase in American consumers reporting they purchased organic products and a jump in overall sales.
3 Reasons to Fall in Love with Soy For American Heart Month
February 20th, 2012Soy is a "superfood" and Reliv International has introduced "super soy"
Nutrition science has regarded soy as a superfood with many health benefits for decades. In fact, "25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease," according to the FDA.
New Autism Research Reveals Brain Differences at 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism
February 20th, 2012
A new study from the Infant Brain Imaging Network, which includes researchers at the Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), found significant differences in brain development starting at age six months in high-risk infants who later develop autism, compared to high-risk infants who did not develop autism.
Study: Weight Training Improves Parkinson's Symptoms
February 17th, 2012
New research suggests weight training for two years significantly improves the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease compared to other forms of exercise such as stretching and balance exercises.
Mysterious Neurological Disease Targets Professional Musicians
February 17th, 2012Scientists and Artists Seek Answers at First-ever Musician's Dystonia Summit
A neurological disorder called dystonia is estimated to have ended the careers of at least one member of every major American metropolitan orchestra.
Kids and Heart Risk
February 16th, 2012BeSmartBeWell.com examines the link between childhood obesity and heart risks during American Heart Month.
Adults aren’t the only ones who should be thinking heart smart this February, as heart disease is a concern for an increasing number of children, too. Research shows that overweight kids are more likely to develop heart disease as adults. And many overweight children already have conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which puts them at risk for heart disease now.
Schools Find Pre-Packaged Meals Add to School Breakfast Success
February 16th, 2012
The got breakfast? Foundation this week announced the results of a 2012 Survey of School Breakfast Programs. Among the findings–variety, including pre-packaged meals–is a key to school breakfast success.
Wounded Warriors Receive Top-Shelf Cooking at The Culinary Institute of America
February 16th, 2012
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors, will be sending alumni to a four-day course on learning to prepare healthy and flavorful home-cooked meals at the Hyde Park campus of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college.
Take Care of Your Health by Taking Care of Your Mouth
February 16th, 2012
The next time you visit the dentist, give yourself a pat on the back. Taking care of your mouth is vitally important to your overall well-being and may lower your risk for other health problems.
