Martial arts build confidence for kids with diverse needs
A Memphis Tennessee area feature shows martial arts helping children with cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy Down syndrome and autism learn physical and mental skills. Instructors stress self control praise and focus while tailoring programs to each child.
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Ron Boswell
ATA Blackbelt Academy
Memphis
Tenn
Center For
Cordova
Boswell
Ray Velasco
Taekwondo
Ben
le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
Sumner
Zach
Robby Beard
USA Karate
Bartlett
Germantown
Beard
Elizabeth Harris
Center
Valuto
Alex Parker
Jennifer Parker
Alex
Sue Mayer
Patrick Wrenn
Maye
Making homes safer for people with disabilities
Practical steps to reduce injury risk in homes highlighted by accessibility experts. Suggestions cover bathrooms with non skid floors higher toilet seats side grab bars and handheld showers. Bedroom rails night lights kitchen adaptations and stair rails are discussed along with door width modifications and professional guidance from CAPS certified specialists.
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CAPS
National Association of Home Builders
Low glycemic diet linked to greater fat loss in mice
Study from Children’s Hospital Boston shows mice fed low glycemic carbs such as whole grains vegetables nuts and most fruits lost more weight and preserved lean mass compared with high starch carb diets. Findings published in Lancet suggest glycemic index independently affects obesity diabetes and heart disease risk, supporting a large trial.
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Children’s Hospital In
Boston
Lancét
Atkins
Developing Nations
Davie Ludwig
Children’s Hospital
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