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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Eating Breakfast May Lead Teen Moms to Better Health

Eating Breakfast May Lead Teen Moms to Better Health


Eating Breakfast May Lead Teen Moms to Better Health

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:14 PM PST


Their offspring benefit too, expert says, from a healthier role model TUESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers, generally not renowned for their good eating habits, tend to have healthier weights and snacking habits when they start the day with breakfast, researchers report. This takes on added importance, the study authors noted, when the teen...

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Size, Experience Matter on Rugby Field, Study Finds

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:56 AM PST


Players’ height, weight and playing time in finals add up to World Cup victories, researchers say SATURDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to rugby, players’ height, weight and experience are the keys to World Cup success, research indicates. In a new study, published online Feb. 21 in the British Journal of Sports...

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‘Active’ Video Games May Not Boost Kids’ Fitness: Study

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:37 AM PST


Wii games were no better than ‘inactive’ selections, researchers found By Mary Brophy Marcus HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — Apparently there’s no guarantee that your kids will mend their couch-potato ways if you give them a fitness video game. A new study found no differences in physical activity over a three-month period...

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Health Tip: Fruit Juices and Kids

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:24 AM PST


Some consumption guidelines to help parents (HealthDay News) — While sugary fruit juices may be a favorite for kids, too much can lead to obesity and tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. The academy offers these recommendations for fruit juice in kids’ diets: Children younger than 6 months shouldn’t have any fruit juice....

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As Youth Baseball Season Nears, Experts Urge Injury Prevention

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:17 AM PST


Seek help when kids show signs of overuse-linked problems, pediatricians say MONDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — With winter turning to spring, youth baseball will soon be starting. Experts are warning, however, that young ball players are at risk for injuries, many of which are preventable. “Baseball is America’s pastime. In order to minimize the...

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