Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Are School Weight and Fitness Tests Effective?

School-based fitness exams and overweight warnings may not help girls
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School-Based 'Overweight Warnings' May Not Keep Girls Slim

School-based fitness exams and "overweight warnings" may not help girls stay slim, a new study finds. In recent years, some schools have implemented fitness assessments -- including...
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Nitrogen From Fertilizers Poses Long-Term Threat to Drinking Water: Study

Even if farmers stopped using nitrogen fertilizers today, levels of dangerous nitrates in rivers and lakes would remain high for decades, researchers report. Canadian scientists...
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'Cold Turkey' May Work Best for Quitting Smoking

What's the best way to kick a smoking habit? New research suggests quitting all at once beats a more gradual approach. The study found that after four weeks, nearly half of those...
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Health Tip: Make Grocery Shopping Faster and Cheaper

Grocery shopping for the healthy foods you need doesn't have to be a lengthy or expensive experience. Here are suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...
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If Younger Sibling Arrives Before 1st Grade, Kids Less Likely to Be Obese: Study

Children who have younger siblings before they reach first grade may be less likely to become obese, new research suggests. If they are between the ages of 2 and 4 when a second...
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Mom's Smoking May Put Kids at Higher Risk of COPD in Adulthood

The children of mothers who smoke heavily may face a much higher risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as adults, new research suggests. The finding...
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