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The virtues of vitamin D
Europeans and Americans lack vitamin D, which might prevent various diseases. To better fight against these deficiencies, some forty doctors and researchers are calling the medical community and health authorities.
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Apple boosts the immune system
 Another study that confirms the famous English saying that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." En effet, selon des chercheurs de l'Université de l'Illinois, les fibres solubles contenues dans la pomme (mais également dans l'avoine et les noix notamment) renforcerait le système immunitaire. Indeed, according to researchers at the University of Illinois, the soluble fiber in apples (but also in oats and walnuts in particular) would strengthen the immune system.
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Guidelines to Starting Solid Foods for babies
My 5 month old has been eating 4 times a day. She totals 32oz of formula and 1 scoop of rice with each meal. She also has 1TBS of carrots during 2 of those feedings. My question is how much formula should she be consuming per day? When do I start feeding her more solids and less formula? Are there any guidlines on this? Amanda, Webster, Texas To help ease your baby's transition to solid foods, keep in mind the following guidelines :
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Warning Signs of Teen Mental Health Problems
The teen years can be tough for both parent and child. Adolescents are under stress to be liked, do well in school, get along with their family and make important life decisions. Most of these pressures are unavoidable and worrying about them is natural. But if your teen is feeling extremely sad, hopeless or worthless, these could be warning signs of a mental health problem. Mental health problems are real, painful and can be severe. They can lead to school failure, loss of friends, or family conflict. Some of the signs that may point to a possible problem are listed below. If you are a Parent or other caregiver of a teenager, pay attention if your teen:
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Sport and Health  The first advantage is fun! , this is the most important thing. Regarding the health benefits of sport , they are too numerous to cite exhaustively. It may be noted, among other positive effects for the cardiovascular system. Sport lowers blood pressure and stroke problems by increasing the strength and functioning of the heart. In the lungs, it slightly increases lung capacity, and especially allows proper ventilation. The practice of physical activity also has effects on the skeleton: it protects against osteoporosis in particular. It also increases muscle mass and can afford, coupled with a suitable diet to reduce body fat. This helps prevent diabetes, especially diabetes bold. Sport maintains and improves the reflexes, which can prevent falls among the elderly. We believe that sport improves life expectancy. What is certain is that physical activity improves quality of life. Furthermore, the sport at a psychosocial role: it enhances self-esteem, allows integration into a social environment and prevents problems of isolation. |
10 Tips To Healthy Eating  Experts including Dr. Angelo Cuzalina agree the key to healthy eating is the time-tested advice of balance, variety and moderation. In short, that means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can help you follow that advice while still enjoying the foods you eat. - Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
- Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat moderate portions.
- Eat regular meals.
- Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods.
- Balance your food choices over time.
- Know your diet pitfalls.
- Make changes gradually.
- Remember, foods are not good or bad.
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