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6 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
The holidays can be a hazardous time for the environment. Thankfully, we\'ve compiled our best tips to celebrate the holidays in style and in an eco-friendly way.Between excessive meat consumption, inc
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Persuading Kids to Skip Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Sugar-sweetened beverages are contributing to obesity in children. But researchers have found a way to get the message about their calorie content across to kids.Since Kim Mitchell sang “Go for a Soda
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Can Hugs and Kisses Ward off Future Illness?
A new study finds that children of families with low socioeconomic status who had nurturing mothers had better health in midlife than those with less caring mothers.In another chapter of the nature ve
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Want to See Better Report Cards for Your Kids? Let Them Play!
The benefits of regular physical activity for children are many. Now researchers are consistently finding a link between regular exercise and better academic performance.How do you help your children
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Candy Increases Kids' Exposure to Titanium Dioxide
Kids love candy. But besides elevating sugar levels, candy and other processed foods also expose children to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide.The most popular Valentine gifts are flowers, chocolate,
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Things to Do with Dad this Father's Day
Dads a pretty special guy. This Fathers Day, give him what he really wants - time with you!Dad’s a pretty special guy. This Father’s Day, give him what he really wants—time with you!Choose the perfe
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A Healthy Diet Can Improve Kids' IQ
Australian researchers have found that children who eat a healthy diet score higher on IQ tests than kids who eat junk food.As parents, we always want to give our kids the best chance in life. A recen
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Mom's Healthy Eating during Pregnancy More Important than Her Size
Contrary to what scientists used to think, a moms diet is more important than her size during pregnancy.During pregnancy, a mom’s diet is more important than her size. This is the conclusion of a new
