Children

Lifestyle news: Healthy heat, move for longevity, surprising literacy boosters
Could sitting too much be as bad for our health as smoking? A new study published in Diabetologia compared the health and rates of disease between people who got the most activity, and those who got the least..
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Backyard pool rules!
While backyard pools provide hours of fun during the hot summer months, they also pose the risk of injury and drowning, particularly for toddlers and young children.
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Healthy dirt!
Life’s busy pace is an additional challenge to feeding our kids healthy foods.
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ABC’s of meningitis 
Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, or the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by both virus and bacteria. Several different bacteria cause meningitis, with Neisseria meningitides having the potential to cause large epidemics. The common subgroups of this bacteria include A, B, C, Y and W135.
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Breakfast makes the grade    
The thing about clichés is that many of them are true – including the one about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Not only does breakfast end the last 8-12 hours of fasting (sleeping), it has the potential to fuel a focused morning. menu.
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Kids just want to have fun 
For kids, summer break means outdoor sports, camping and water activities; for families, a time to enjoy the weather and create fun memories. Summer activities also bring the potential for injury. Whatever the activity, safety should always be a priority.
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