One of the most important parts of the school day may be recess. Researchers found that elementary and middle school students who don't get enough exercise are more likely to fail math and reading tests. Many schools are cutting back on phys-ed classes and recess time to focus more on the “3 Rs.” Source Link
Can
a junk food diet during pregnancy make your child crave high fat and
sugar? In a new study, rats that were fed a junk food diet yielded
offspring that were less sensitive to the brain’s natural cues for food
satisfaction. Researchers say the same results in humans could lead to a
junk food addiction in children. Source Link
Experts
say healthy older women should not bother taking daily calcium and
vitamin D supplements to prevent bone fractures. That’s because the
daily doses seem to be ineffective. The new recommendations do not apply
to those who are known to be vitamin D-deficient or who already have
osteoporosis. Source Link
