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It’s almost football season
- Posted on Aug 8, 2017
The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was diagnosed in 110 of 111 former NFL players whose brains were donated. They also said that CTE was diagnosed in 87%
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Summer Safety Tip- Poisonings
- Posted on Aug 4, 2017
The biggest danger for accidental poisonings are with unexpected items like citronella oil in Tiki torches, cosmetics and, of course, household cleaners and medications. Globally, poisonings result in 3.9 percent of all deaths, and
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Cooking with Kids
- Posted on Aug 2, 2017
Yes, this can be a risky adventure, but a good one as well! Studies show that when kids help make a dish, they are more likely to eat it! So put them in charge of
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Bug spray
- Posted on Jul 31, 2017
DEET is available in many bug spray products, in concentrations ranging from less than 10 percent to more than 75 percent. The effectiveness of DEET plateaus at approximately 30 percent, but higher concentrations provide
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Summer Safety Tip- Drowning
- Posted on Jul 28, 2017
Be aware that the biggest danger for Drowning is the home swimming pool! Thirty percent of all unintentional deaths for toddlers aged 1 to 4 years are from drownings, most in family owned pools. Constant, careful
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Physical Activity, Adiposity & Cognition in Children
- Posted on Jul 26, 2017
Daily physical activity reduces adiposity and improves cognitive function in children, particularly among children who are obese, a recent study found. The study evaluated the effects of a 9-month physical activity intervention on changes in
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Who’s smarter?
- Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Mothers….We have a problem. I was watching Megyn Kelly on Sunday night last week. She did a report on children’s perception of gender bias. Of course, I was interested. The study was simple. The researcher
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