Using calcium supplements to protect your bones after age 50 may do
more harm than good. A new look at a range of studies found that extra
calcium can build up in the arteries and increase the risk of heart
disease or cause kidney stones. People over 50 got no benefit from
taking either calcium supplements or eating calcium in food. Source Link
There’s
a real danger for toddlers and TV, and it has nothing to do with what’s
showing. Toppling TV sets are injuring more children as screens get
bigger and curious kids keep climbing on furniture. A wall mount is the
safest bet, but otherwise be sure to secure a TV directly to furniture
that’s designed to hold a television. Source Link
The
push to be always online is taking a toll on today’s teenagers. A study
found that the need to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on
social media can cause depression, anxiety and reduce sleep quality for
teenagers. Parents are advised to set boundaries that require teens to
turn off all screens overnight. Source Link