May 10, 2017

Is putting that smartphone or tablet in the hands of your toddler delaying their speech development? Researchers found an association between handheld screen time and a slower start to talking for 18 month-olds who used devices for more than an hour a day. Pediatric guidelines call for little or no screen time for children under 18 months old. Source Link
 
You probably can’t blame genetics for obesity. While there are genes that can make it more likely you’ll gain weight, a study found that exercise can largely counteract those effects. Experts say an improved diet along with exercise is the best way to lose weight. Source Link
 
Chalk up another way that aspirin may be a wonder drug. Women who took a baby aspirin each day had lower rates of the most common type of breast cancer. Regular-dose aspirin and pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen were not linked to lower breast cancer rates. Source Link