White meat, red meat have similar impact on cholesterol levels, research suggests

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White meat, red meat have similar impact on cholesterol levels, research suggests CNN (6/4, Scutti) reports research indicates “eating white meat, such as poultry, will have an identical effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef.”…

Research suggests eating a cup of blueberries daily may benefit heart health

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Research suggests eating a cup of blueberries daily may benefit heart health The New York Times (6/3, Bakalar) reports “researchers estimate that eating a cup of blueberries a day reduced the risk of any cardiovascular event by 13 percent…

Midday napping may boost pediatric behavior, cognitive performance

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Midday napping may boost pediatric behavior, cognitive performance Children who took naps in the afternoon had reduced behavioral problems; increased happiness, grit and self-control; and higher IQ scores, compared with those without afternoon…

Older adults who feel their lives have purpose may live longer, study suggests

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Older adults who feel their lives have purpose may live longer, study suggests Reuters (5/24, Carroll) reported new data suggest that older adults “who feel their life has purpose may be less likely to die from heart, circulatory and digestive…

Report shows many youths do not wear helmets

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Report shows many youths do not wear helmets Sixty-one percent, 58% and 18% of parents reported that their children ages 4 to 13 never wore helmets while riding scooters, skateboarding and biking, respectively, with helmet use less likely among…

Excessive consumption of sugary beverages may shorten life, research suggests

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Excessive consumption of sugary beverages may shorten life, research suggests CNN (5/17, Scutti) reports that “a study links drinking too many sugary beverages – and even 100% natural fruit juices – to an increased risk of early death.”…

TV watching adversely affects sleep in young children

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TV watching adversely affects sleep in young children Preschoolers with more than an hour of daily TV exposure had 22 minutes less nightly sleep compared with those who watched TV for less than an hour daily, researchers reported in the journal…

Lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower risk of death from breast cancer

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Lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower risk of death from breast cancer The Washington Post (5/15, McGinley) reports that in “the latest analysis of the federally funded Women’s Health Initiative,” researchers…