Apr 15, 2020
WWAY – Jeff Riverbark
If your kids are spending lots of time indoors due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there are a few ways you can motivate them to get more exercise. Wilmington resident Gerrit Bult has been a personal trainer for over 20 years with a focus on athletic conditioning, powerlifting, weight loss and adult/children small group training. In addition, he was a nationally-ranked powerlifter competing in over 30 powerlifting contest. He also hosts ‘The Bult For Life Podcast.’
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Apr 15, 2020
The Newark Advocate – Staff Writer
A healthy digestive system is essential to process nutrients in food and eliminate waste. When food is consumed, the digestive process begins in the stomach. The stomach lining releases acids to break down the food, which is released into the intestines for further digestion and absorption of nutrients. Low or high stomach acid levels can negatively impact a child’s health; however, safe levels can be maintained through diet and exercise.
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Apr 14, 2020
Medical X-Press – Kiersten Willis
It may be tempting to let children stay up a little later with virtual schooling now and summer on the way, but a new study indicates it may be better not to let them do so. A study recently published in the monthly peer-reviewed medical journal Acta Paediatrica found that children who regularly went to bed late gained more weight over the course of several years compared to those who rested their heads earlier.
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Apr 14, 2020
Moms – Ashley Connell
Whose house is looking pretty ridiculous at this point? It’s amazing really. We’re in the middle of a global pandemic and there still doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything spic and span. It really depends on your home situation and whether or not both parents are working from home and how old your children are, but really, there’s no good reason why we can’t be looking to our kids to help with some of the household chores nowadays.
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Apr 13, 2020
The Conversation – Rachel Goldlust
Look at the space you have and the resources at hand. Will you grow in pots or in the ground? Think outside the square: can you use your nature strip, a balcony or perhaps even a friend or relative’s garden (while still maintaining social distancing)? For those growing in the ground, your time is limited as we head into winter, so start small. Remove as much of the existing grass and vegetation from the garden bed as you can. Dig in some quality compost, such as mushroom compost, to improve soil quality.
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