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Bring back PE: Exercise should be ‘core’ class, report says0
- Family & Kids
- May 27, 2013
The Institute of Medicine recommended on Thursday that children get a full hour of exercise in school every day, both in and out of physical education class. The Institute said that schools that have done away with physical education need to re-introduce it into the curriculum. ”Children who are more active show greater attention, have faster
READ MOREBret Michaels Challenges the Public to a Fitness Contest0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- March 19, 2012
Musician and philanthropist, Bret Michaels announced today that he will issue a fitness challenge to the public that will "Rock The World." Michaels joins the Champions of Health on “GoodChime!” to foster greater awareness to the importance of healthy living and physical activity for young adults. San Francisco Chronicle, 3/9/2012
READ MOREBreath Test May Detect Colon Cancer0
- Health & Healing
- December 10, 2012
In a new study from Italy, researchers were able to identify patients with colorectal cancer with an accuracy of over 75% by analyzing samples of their breath. So a breath test, similar to the one used to determine when a driver has had too much to drink, is now showing promise as a screening tool
READ MOREBreast-Saving cancer treatment may improve survival0
- Medical News
- January 31, 2013
According to a new study among early stage breast cancer survivors, those who receive a lumpectomy plus radiation and those who have a mastectomy both have similar rates of survival. The latest research indicates the more invasive surgery isn't necessarily the better option. TODAY, 1/28/2013
READ MOREBreast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too0
- Health & Healing
- November 30, 2011
Breast-feeding has been proven to be better than formula for babies, but it is also beneficial for moms. Some benefits of breast-feeding include less time and effort during feedings, opportunities for bonding, fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently, lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and lower risk of type
READ MOREBreast cancer ties to environment probed0
- Environmental Well-Being
- February 28, 2013
Experts say it's likely that environmental factors play a large role in causing breast cancer. While much remains unknown about the relationship between breast cancer and the environment, researchers are studying the toxicity of environmental factors such as pesticides, income, hometown location, and immigration status. San Francisco Chronicle, 2/26/2013
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