Youth fitness: flexible activities boost kid exercise
Experts say school PE is not enough and after school activities matter. Parents should join kids in active routines and let children choose enjoyable pursuits like biking, swimming, gymnastics, or simple outdoor play to build healthy habits.
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Atkins Diet Sparks Debate on Carbs and Weight Loss
A discussion on the Atkins diet notes initial weight loss for overweight women but no long term difference after six months. Bonnie Brehm cites steady protein meals and reduced cravings, while critics warn refined carbs remain a problem and urge moderation. The Lean Plate Club advocates healthful eating and activity.
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Local Mercy area health and support group schedule
Community health programs and support groups available in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including lymphedema management classes, breastfeeding support, CPR renewal, caregiver groups, bereavement help, fibromyalgia and mental health groups. Calls for registration and info provided with regional Mercy contacts.
Parents of Multiples Dental Health Talk in Iowa City
At 10 30 a m to noon in the McAuley Room Mercy Medical Plaza Iowa City Don Peterson a pediatric dentist and John Mergen an orthodontist will discuss children's dental health For information call Mercy On Call at 319 358 2767 or 14800
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Mercy Medical
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Mercy
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Third Ave
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McAuley
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Beyond Baby Blues Postpartum Support Group
A postpartum mood support group meets at 6 30 to 8 p m at the Helen G Nassif Center for Women and Children's Health St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids for women after childbirth. Preregistration is at 319 369 7166.
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Second Ave
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Pilates Therapy Spurs Pain Relief and Healing
A Greenwich Pilates instructor details how private sessions helped chronic back pain and a pre-surgery condition improve, eliminating the need for operation. Clients like Lindy Weaver Kate Demmerle and Janie Ghazarossian report stronger cores and better mobility, with ongoing cardio rarely ignored.
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Greenwich
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