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Half of people incorrectly believe we should wait until age 30 or older before taking action to prevent heart disease and stroke, a new survey from the World Heart Federation finds.

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Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow’s milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child’s body, new research has found.

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Nearly a third of children diagnosed with food allergies who participated in a recent study are bullied, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Almost eight percent of children in the U.S. are allergic to foods such as peanuts, tree-nuts, milk, eggs, and shellfish. Continue reading »

 

Fit kids aren’t only first picked for kickball. New research from Michigan State University shows middle school students in the best physical shape outscore their classmates on standardized tests and take home better report cards. Continue reading »

 

Quitting Boosts Quality of Life

Successful quitters are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier, both one year and three years afterwards, than those who continue to smoke.

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Delicious Party Foods for New Year

Party foods don’t have to derail your plans to make this the healthiest holiday season ever.

 

If you understand the answer to the following question, all the food you serve can be healthy: What creates appetizing snacks, desserts or hors d’oevres?

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