As children head back to school, it is important to arm them not only with the newest backpacks and pencils, but also with a nutritious diet. While the lure of fast food and quick meals can be enticing, fueling kids with healthy foods and a well-rounded diet can be easier than parents think. "A new … Continue reading The 10 best back-to-school foods to give kids a boost
Category: General Health News
Watching Too Much Television May Shorten Lifespan
In continuing coverage, NBC Nightly News (8/16, story 8, 0:40, Williams) reported, "Watching a lot of television shortens your lifespan, at least that's the conclusion of a big, new study out of Australia that says for each hour of TV you watch over the age of 25, it takes 22 minutes off your life at the end … Continue reading Watching Too Much Television May Shorten Lifespan
Brain Shrinkage Associated With Four Factors
The Los Angeles Times (8/1, Mestel) "Booster Shots" blog reported that smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and "being overweight in middle age" may all cause "the brain to shrink," according to a study published in the journal Aug. 2 issue of Neurology. After assessing 1,352 middle-aged people for vascular risk factors and following them until they underwent magnetic resonance … Continue reading Brain Shrinkage Associated With Four Factors
USDA Recalls 36M Pounds Of Ground Turkey After Salmonella Outbreak
ABC World News (8/3, story 7, 0:25, Sawyer) reported on "the latest nationwide salmonella outbreak," which caused the USDA to recall "36 million pounds -- 36 million -- of Cargill ground turkey." NBC Nightly News (8/3, story 8, 0:20, Williams) reported, "And we had early warning of this last night. Now … Continue reading USDA Recalls 36M Pounds Of Ground Turkey After Salmonella Outbreak
Americans Cutting Back On Added Sugar
The Los Angeles Times (7/30, Hernandez) "Booster Shots" blog reported that, according to research published online July 13 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "Americans are cutting back on the amount of added sugar they're eating...-- from about 3.5 ounces a day in 2000 (25 teaspoons, or 375 calories) to 2.7 ounces a day in 2008 (19 teaspoons, … Continue reading Americans Cutting Back On Added Sugar