Co sleeping with infants warned by pediatricians
The Herald Staff report from Kansas City notes co sleeping with infants can disrupt sleep and impede independence. Pediatricians advise against risky practices and outline safe crib guidelines and precautions for parents who choose to co sleep.
SIDS mystery highlighted by Kansas City doctors
Doctors at The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City say SIDS remains baffling with no proven prevention. SIDS is the unexplained death of an infant under one year, peak ages two to four months, with about 7,000 US deaths annually. Bedding risks and sleep position are discussed. laws mandate complete autopsy and death scene investigations.
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Walk Kansas promotes easy team based exercise across Kansas
Health expert Mike Bradshaw describes Walk Kansas as an eight week, low cost program encouraging teams of six to log miles or minutes to cover 423 miles across Kansas. Participants need only shoes, sign up locally, and log activity to gain health benefits and potential awards.
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Sunflower Foundation seeks grants to bolster Kansas health safety net
The Sunflower Foundation in Topeka announces a funding opportunity to strengthen capacity of safety net health care providers serving uninsured and Medicaid populations. Grants help assess and implement capacity building and foster collaborations. Applications due March 15 with details on the foundation website.
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Improving fitness boosts thinking in aging adults
A University of Illinois study found that adults aged 58 to 78 who started a simple fitness program, such as brisk walking, showed improved brain function. Over three months 41 participants trained to a 45 minute walk three times weekly, with brain activity measured by MRI.
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