Nov 14, 2017
The Irish Times – Cliodhna Foley-Nolan
“Start”, the latest healthy-eating campaign launched this week, has the ambitious goal of getting our children out of an unhealthy food rut. Year upon year for the past decade, we report a depressing landscape of statistics on unhealthy lifestyle habits in both adults and our children. Mobile phones and screens are ubiquitous in our lives. Confectionery and treats are abundant in our diets. Our everyday drinks are coloured, creamy or sweet while vegetables are either completely absent or disguised in our family meals. (more)
Nov 14, 2017
KXLY – Staff Writer
If you’re a parent, getting into the habit of exercising as a family will benefit both you and your children. As you work toward your own fitness goals, you’ll set an excellent example for your children of committing to their own physical activity. Want to make exercise and family time a top priority? You can do both — just combine the two to maximize your time. In fact, merging the two is a necessity for many busy parents. Here are some ideas for incorporating physical activity at every stage of your kids’ lives. (more)
Nov 13, 2017
New Idea – Grace Back
In a perfect world, our children would happily snack on carrot sticks and gobble up all the broccoli on their dinner plate, but in reality it’s not so simple. If you happen to be blessed with an un-fussy eater, thank your lucky stars, but for the rest of us try these easy and fool-proof ideas: (more)
Nov 13, 2017
The Daily Mail – Alexandra Thompson
Nearly two-thirds of parents do not give their children any vitamin supplements, new research reveals. This is despite recommendations for those aged between six months and five years old to take vitamins A, C and D. Only 30 per cent of parents have ever been advised about supplements by a healthcare professional, a study found. As well as being unaware of Government guidance about the importance of supplementing youngsters’ diets, many parents also believe eating healthily is sufficient. (more)
Nov 12, 2017
Sea Coast Online – Pam Stuppy
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a high percentage of Americans are sleep deprived. For adults, the number falls at about 35 percent. Depending on the extent of poor sleep hygiene, individuals of all ages are at risk for one or more negative health outcomes as a result. On the other hand, a number of studies indicate that adults who sleep at least 7-8 hours a night live the longest. (more)
