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Potential association between soy formula, seizures in children with autism
A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein. The study found excess seizures among girls and in the total sample of 1,949 children. The soy-seizure link reached borderline significance among boys, who comprised 87 percent […]
Children with ADHD have higher risk of teenage obesity, physical inactivity
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to become obese and sedentary teenagers, according to new research. Previous studies have suggested a link between ADHD and obesity, but whether one leads to the other is unclear. One way to better understand the link is to follow children through to adolescence. The new […]
Child Obesity: Using attention modification program to decrease overeating in obese children
Among the multiple factors that can cause obesity is an abnormal neurocognitive or behavioral response to food cues. The brain becomes wired to seek — and expect — greater rewards from food, which leads to unhealthful overeating. Attention modification programs, which train a person to ignore or disregard specific, problematic cues or triggers, have been […]
Children Of America Introduces Mind & Body Matters Program To Promote Parent/child Reading Time And Healthy Lifestyle …
Children of America Educational Childcare & Academys Mind & Body Matters program stresses reading, nutrition and physical fitness[1]. (PRWEB) August 02, 2012 In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle choices for children, Children of America (COA) Educational Childcare & Academy has implemented its Mind & Body Matters program[2]. The program is designed to engage parents […]
Balancediet Company Will Host Free Healthy Lifestyle Seminars For Children And Teens At Southwest Florida Weight Loss …
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 To help children and teens take the first step toward weight loss and healthy lifestyle choices, BalanceDiet[1] Company is pleased to offer a series of free seminars at two locations in Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay. These events, sponsored by Camp BalanceDiet[2], are designed to be both fun and […]