August 20, 2015

Teenagers should be first in line for new vaccines that expand protections from deadly cancers and other diseases. A new version of the HPV vaccine now protects again nine kinds of viruses that can cause cervical cancer. And a new meningitis vaccine adds protection for a different strain that caused some outbreaks on college campuses recently. Source Link
 
Kids are often the focus of criticism, but parents may also need to step away from screens to improve family life. A study found that over half of children think their parents check their devices too often. Experts say parents should think twice before using a mobile device while you're with the children and should schedule specific tech-free family time. Source Link
 
Exercise alone won’t do much to help you lose weight, but it also doesn’t take much exercise to really improve your health. A half-hour of brisk walking five times a week is the kind of exercise that can improve arthritis, heart health, cholesterol levels, depression, chronic fatigue, or even the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Source Link