Benefits of chewing gum for well being
Chewing gum can aid appetite control mindless snacking and stress relief and may distract during tests. Gum works as a low calorie activity and can reduce nibbling while cooking. A 2007 study supports appetite control.
Safety steps urged to prevent lawn mower injuries
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission reports over 16 000 children under 19 injured in lawn mowing last year. Medical groups urge steps: wait until age 12 to mow, wear shoes and eye and ear protection, never start or refuel indoors, and clear debris before mowing. More tips at www aap org family tipplawn htm.
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ADHD Medications Link to Weight in Youths
A Pediatrics study of 62 887 youths aged 5 to 17 finds 5 680 with ADHD and over half on medication. Among all children 57 percent are normal weight, 7 percent underweight, 36 percent mildly overweight. Medicated ADHD youth are 60 percent more likely to be underweight. nonmedicated ADHD youth are 50 percent more likely to be overweight. Gazette wire services.
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Young patients use dolls to rehearse surgeries at Philadelphia hospital
Alyia D Ambrosio a five year old patient at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia demonstrates IV setup on a cloth doll during medical play. The program helps reduce fear with puppet shows and hands on activities. About 35 staffers run such play sessions among 400 similar efforts nationwide.
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Interval training for time efficient cardio workouts
Interval training alternates short bursts of intense cardio with lower intensity. It can raise heart rate quickly, shorten workout time, and ease new runners in. Start with a walk jog sequence, adjust duration by effort, and consult a physician before starting. Kris Pritchett, a certified trainer, offers guidance.
Discover Your Inner Olympian With MyEnergyExpress
A motivational feature urging readers to awaken their Inner Olympian through mindset, resiliency, and consistent training. It highlights role models like Shawn Johnson and Misty May, promotes mental focus, goal setting, coaching, and finding a sport for everyone, ending with contact to Marilynn Preston at MyEnergyExpress.
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