When it comes to puberty, what’s “normal” is a big topic of discussion and concern for both children and their parents. There is a range of normal variation with some children beginning, progressing and advancing through puberty sooner than others. Puberty normally tends to start between ages 9 and 13.
You did it. The race is over. Whether you did the half- or the full-marathon, I hope you have a great feeling of accomplishment. You have achieved your goal! However, for some runners once the big race is done, they feel a bit lost. They’ve spent months training for the big day and now it’s over. Sometimes, this feeling catches them by surprise, but it’s perfectly normal.
Just like your car needs fuel for a long trip, the same goes for your body. Getting proper nutrition and plenty of fluids need to be an integral part of your pre-race preparation whether you’re going 13 or 26 miles. While most people know this, many aren’t exactly too sure of what to eat and drink so here’s a little guidance.
Back to school is right around the corner and for many kids, getting up and eating a healthy breakfast isn’t easy. But as the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it’s important your child is properly fueled for her school day. Multiple studies show that proper nutrition gives your child the energy she needs to focus and ready to learn. Hungry kids aren’t focused on the teacher; they’re focused on their growling tummies.
Curt Ignacio, president and CEO of Marion Body Works, Inc., wants to make sure his employees have the tips, tools and opportunities to make healthy lifestyle choices. “What can we do – to do our best – to put in front of people opportunities to be healthy?” he said. The company formed a wellness committee in 2004. In 2008, it offered health risk assessments that were done on site for those with the company health insurance.
As the Fox Cities Marathon races approach, your training is progressing. You’re building up endurance and adding more miles. As part of your training, you’re diligent about getting your running in, but are you including stretching as part of your routine? Stretching is an essential part of your exercise routine. It helps reduce injury and, over the long term, it can help you run faster.
A lot of people don't realize that only a 10% reduction in weight is enough to achieve amazing medical benefits. While those 350 pound patients on The Biggest Loser are doing great and losing 100s of pounds, sometimes it's unrealistic for the majority of people, and if they only lost 35 pounds, they'd drastically help their blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
Immunizations do more good than harm. Mercury and aluminum are all over the planet. Children ingest mercury in breast milk and in formula. The levels often exceed those contained in vaccines.
Did you know Hepatitis A is a food-borne virus that causes vomiting and liver disease, including jaundice? This disease is prevalent all over the world, except in western Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. While there are sporadic outbreaks in the United States, Americans are most at risk when traveling to other countries.
Did you know measles cases are at a 20-year high in the United States right now? More than 500 cases have been reported in the first half of the year. This is the most since measles was considered eliminated from the U.S. in the late 1990's.
Kids may be clinging to summer fun but parents need to start being mindful about getting kids back on track for school. A good night sleep benefits a child’s health and education. Kids need a lot of sleep, way more than mom or dad. It is recommended children ages 6 to 11 get 10-11 hours a night. And children ages 12 to 18 need at least nine hours.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial illness that causes severe coughing fits in infected people, including apnea (stopping breathing) in infants. The possible complications of pertussis include pneumonia and seizures, and infection can also lead to brain damage or death. Immunization is the best defense against this potentially fatal disease.
Let’s just get it out there – running a marathon and even a half-marathon – isn’t easy. There’s months of training and then race day comes and your body is pushed to its limit. Without proper training, an injury can easily derail your efforts and take all of the enjoyment out of this spectacular event.
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