Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk

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• Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk
• Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer
• Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
• Health Tip: Snack Smartly
• Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests

Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Learning to take a hit doesn’t make children less likely to sustain injuries, study says TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Introducing body checking to hockey players at a younger age does not reduce their risk of injury over the long term, according to a new study. There is heated debate about when to allow... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Study found use of the device nearly doubled the time seniors spent strolling each week By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Many people say they want to get out and walk or exercise more, but following through is another matter. Now, a study suggests that simply wearing a pedometer can help... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who found that two out of three severely obese children already have at least one risk factor for heart disease say their findings are cause for concern in light of increasing rates of childhood obesity.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Snack Smartly Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Don’t overdo it (HealthDay News) — Snacking shouldn’t imply stuffing yourself between meals with junk food, experts say. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says snacking smartly can help you get valuable nutrients and help you avoid overeating. Here are the academy’s suggestions: Keep a variety of healthy snacks at home, work and in your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT But the research cannot prove cause and effect, and better trials are needed, experts say MONDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) — Eating a diet high in antioxidants such as selenium and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by up to two-thirds, a new study suggests. The study is observational in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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