January 12, 2015

On a tablet, smartphone or TV, that screen time may not be so bad for your toddler, as long as you’re a part of it, too. A new report says screen time should be a shared experience for parent and child, with interaction and follow-up with real-life play activities. Parents still need to limit the amount of screen time and where screens are used. Source Link

Can being out in the cold make it more likely that you’ll catch a cold? New research points to evidence that cold air can affect the immune system and make the nose a better breeding ground for the cold virus. Experts think keeping your nose warmer could help to battle those cold bugs. Source Link

A diet developed to combat high blood pressure has been picked once again as the best for healthy living. The annual U.S. News and World Report ranking puts the DASH diet on top for the fifth year in a row. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and the Mediterranean Diet were the easiest diets to follow. Source Link