Jan 9, 2019
Medical X-Press – Clement Seeballuck And Nicola Innes
We all know the advice for healthy teeth – brush twice daily and don’t eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following these instructions find we sometimes need a filling when we visit the dentist? The truth is, there’s a little more to preventing tooth decay than these guidelines suggest. Here’s what you need to know. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-youre-teeth-wrong-dental-health.html
Jan 8, 2019
The U.S. News and World Report – Bert Mandelbaum, M.D.
For years now, adults have been told by medical and fitness experts that strength training is a crucial part of a stable exercise regimen for overall health. We know that cardiovascular fitness is fantastic, but alone, it isn’t enough to keep our bones healthy and our muscles from degenerating as we age. But when it comes to kids’ fitness, historically the exercise focus has been cardiovascular in nature. Yet research has revealed that even children 12 and under can reap the health and physical fitness rewards of strength training. To be most effective, it must be done properly and safely. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2019-01-07/youth-strength-training-a-parents-guide
Jan 8, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
High-sugar cereals are heavily promoted to children on TV. The adoption of poor eating habits including excess consumption of sugar can lead to obesity, a known risk factor for 13 cancers. Children’s eating habits develop during the preschool years, and children who are overweight by the age of five are likely to remain overweight into adolescence and adulthood. Unfortunately, many young children have diets of low quality and consume too few fruits and vegetables and too much sugar, salt and fat. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-exposure-sugary-breakfast-cereal-advertising.html
Jan 7, 2019
Medical X-Press – Bev Betkowski
Whether you’re waiting at the bus stop or going for a run, dressing for the conditions and level of outdoor activity is key to staying safe and warm in bitter temperatures, say University of Alberta experts. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-layer-cold-weather-bay.html
Jan 7, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Body mass index (BMI) increases in middle school students can be limited by school-based nutrition policies but not by physical activity policies, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-school-nutrition-bmi-gains-children.html
