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Study: Spacing babies close may raise autism risk
CHICAGO (AP) — Close birth spacing may put a second-born child at higher risk for autism, suggests a preliminary study based on more than a half-million California children. Children born less than two years after their siblings were...Tags: Preventative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Physical Conditions, American Academy of Pediatrics, Asperger Syndrome
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INTERVIEW-Malnutrition condemns millions to stunted lives -UNICEF
Reuters* Malnutrition in first 1,000 days has lifelong impact * Stunting is an under-recognised crisis for children * UNICEF wants efforts focussed on 20 worst-hit countries By Kate Kelland LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - Some 165 million children worldwide are...Tags: India, UNICEF, Africa, International Organizations, United Nations
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5 Reasons To Eat The Garnish-parsley
Parsley, that little green garnish on every plate, is an often overlooked super food. Teaming with enormous benefits, here are just 5 reasons to use this leafy green as more than culinary décor. UNIQUE FLAVONOIDS: Parsley contains the powerful...
Tags: Beta-Carotene, Vitamin Therapy, Parsley, Heart Disease, Dietary Supplements
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Celebrate May with strawberries
Clark County Extension ServiceMay is the month to celebrate strawberries! Although we can get fresh strawberries most any time of year, they are more readily available May through June. Strawberries are low in calories and high in nutrients. One cup of strawberries contains 55...Tags: Vitamin A, Salads, Dietary Fiber, Dietary Supplements, Iron (dietary supplement)
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Folic acid linked to reduced risk of autism spectrum disorders
Mothers who took folic acid supplements around the time they became pregnant were less likely to have children with an autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Researchers in Norway examined health records of more than 85,000 children born there...
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Changing to a vegan diet is possible with planning
As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...Tags: Good Samaritan Hospital (Baltimore), Calcium, Vegan Diet, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dietary Supplements
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Don't get mugged by diabetes meds
Dear Pharmacist: I have your "Diabetes Without Drugs" book and it has helped me, but I'm still on two of the original five medications for this condition. Which nutrients should I take with my medicine? — B.B., Micanopy, Fla. Dear B.B.: For my new...
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Folic acid crucial during pregnancy
Clark County Health DepartmentNational Folic Acid Awareness Week is Jan. 6-12. Folic acid is an important B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) within the baby’s brain or spine. Taking folic acid aids in the multiplication of cells, allowing proper growth and...Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Dietary Supplements, Iron (dietary supplement), Calcium, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Getting creative with salads
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is printed here. This week, Debra Schulze, RD, LDN, weighs in on...Tags: Beta-Carotene, Vitamin Therapy, Caesar Salads, Calcium, Kosher Salt
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Superfoods
A healthy diet is key to ensuring your child grows and develops properly. Growing children require specific vitamins and minerals to aid in their growth. Add these superfoods to your children’s diet to help them grow strong and healthy. 1. ...
Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Heart Disease, Vitamin B12, Iron (dietary supplement), Calcium
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July 31: Midday Fix - Diet and Exercise
Downsize Fitness 220 North Aberdeen Street, 2-N Chicago www.downsizefitness.com/ Six Additions to Your Diet Dark Leafy Greens Think kale, spinach, broccoli, etc. Contain calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc, as well as vitamins A,...
Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Weight Loss, American Cancer Society, Calcium, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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August 7: Midday Fix - Pick Six
Kristen Trukova Clinical Oncology Dietician Wholesome Temptation Cookbook Grilled Red Snapper with Herb-Garlic Marinade Herb-Garlic Marinade Makes about 2 1/2 cups 2 6 large garlic cloves 1/3 cup packed tender fresh thyme sprigs 1/4 cup packed...
Tags: Beta-Carotene, Vitamin Therapy, Black Pepper, Vitamin K, Kidney Beans
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