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Posted in News by vnttn 1 day 3 hours ago (http://feeds.nytimes.com)Benefits of Reading Children Bedtime Stories
Posted in News by alfredograves1960 4 days ago (http://medicmagic.net)
Reading books to children before bed may be rarely done by parents nowadays. But, fact is that there are many benefits reading children bedtime stories.“The benefits we can get from the routine of telling children stories before bed is not only for its intellectual, but also emotionally,” said Dr. Terri Apter, a social psychologist at the University of Cambridge, according to HealthToday.Fairy tales or bedtime story book reading is not only beneficial for infants and children, because teenagers could still get the benefits.Here are some benefits that can be obtained through storytelling activities before bed:Helping children speech and language developmentTeaching children to speak can be done from the beginning of pregnancy, because parents who talks to their children will be responded by the child’s brain who tries to absorb the sound and the language used by their mother.If the habit of reading bedtime stories to children continues, it will encourage children to talk and develop language skills. This is one fun learning technique for children.Help calming a child who criesReading a bedtime story is one effective way to relieve stress. Usually parents will read a story in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, a dramatization by creating a different tone intonation will make a child interested in listening to stories. Eventually children will feel comfortable so that the stress level is reduced.Help improve the IQ of childrenIn children who are just beginning to learn to read, reading the same story repeatedly can help teach language, improve memory and develop imagination. When they first listen to the story, children can not catch everything. But if repeated, then the child will notice the pattern and sequence of the story.Parents should pay attention to the kind of book that will read for the children, for example, parents should not be reading stories that are too stimulating or frightening for children. Read it in a positive and fun way to be beneficial for children.Help children to love booksRead a story before bed can make children love books and enjoy reading. If the child love books, then they will see the book as a wonderful friend like toys. Books are an active medium that can keep their brains work and help children become more creative.Helps children develop listening skillsIf a child wants to understand the contents of the book being read, the child must listen to the story. Therefore, children will prepare their mind to absorb the words spoken by parents and create their own words to understand them. So kids will listen carefully and try to master this skill. In addition, this approach also helps improve communication between parents and children.Helps children have a healthy sleeping patternWhen children are accustomed to listening to stories before bedtime, then this comfortable ritual would be an alarm for the child that it is time to sleep. This condition will help the child to have the same sleeping and wake up time every day, because of that it recommended to do this routine at the same time since the child is still small.Related Posts:Ways to Improve Child's Reading SkillsSleeping For 11 Hours Could Make A Child IntelligentWith Appropriate Discipline, A Child Can Become CreativeTalk To Your Baby!Reduce Your Stress: Read A Book
Vitamin A status of healthy children in Manisa, Turkey
Posted in Nutrition Advice by Knipienue 4 days ago (http://www.nutritionj.com)
Background:Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health nutrition problem in the developing world. Even subclinical Vitamin A deficiency is associated with increased childhood mortality. Severe maternal vitamin A deficiency may cause increased mortality in the first months of life. There have been a limited number of studies regarding vitamin A status in Turkey. The aim of this study was to assess vitamin A status of healthy children in Manisa, Turkey.Methods:Vitamin A status of 100 healthy children aged 36-48 months is evaluated. The children were seen during routine examination. Serum retinol concentrations were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. Duration of breast feeding, age solid foods introduced, use of supplementary vitamins, weight and height, and intake of specific groups of nutrients on a daily, weekly and monthly basis were collected from a questionnaire completed by the mothers. Height and weight z-scores were calculated according to national standards. Mothers of 20 of the 100 children were known to have normal serum and breast milk retinol concentrations. Children with normal serum retinol concentration were compared with the children with VAD. Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney test were used to compare independent variables. The Pearson correlation analysis test was used to test relation between numeric variables.Results:Mean retinol concentration was 0.98+/-0.32 micmol/L in the whole study group. Serum retinol concentrations were normal (>0.70 micmol/L) in 89% of the children. When children with normal serum retinol concentrations were compared with those with retinol concentrations lower than 0.70 micmol/L, there was no difference in terms of age, gender, weight and height at the time of study, z-scores, birth weight, birth length, duration of breast feeding, time to begin solid food, rate of supplementary vitamin use, and rate of infections (P>0.05). There was not any relation between vitamin A concentrations and weight and height at the time of study, z-scores, birth weight, birth length, duration of breast feeding, time to begin solid food, vitamin use, and frequency of intake of specific groups of nutrients (P > 0.05).Conclusions:This study showed that VAD is a moderate health problem in Manisa.
Five snacks that fill you up for fewer calories
Posted in Nutrition Advice by markzrkzma 4 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
It's one thing to find low-calorie snacks but if you're watching your weight, what you want are low-calorie snacks that really fill you up! Nutrition Data's Fullness Factor helps you zero in on foods that keep you fuller, longer. For example, of these 30 Low-Calorie Snacks, here are the top five in terms of hunger satisfaction:Turkey slices with bread-and-butter pickles Fullness Factor 3.0Buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes Fullness Factor 2.9Edamame Fullness Factor 2.7Subway Turkey Breast Wrap Fullness Factor 2.4Hummus and carrot sticks Fullnss Factor 2.3Hint: Foods with more protein and/or fiber have higher Fullness Factor!Find the Fullness Factor of any food on Nutrition Data!Get more Food and Diet Tips from SELF.com!
A healthy holiday
Posted in Nutrition Advice by leroywall1982 4 days ago (http://www.nutrition.org.uk)
Healthy eating and exercise habits can easily slip when you are on holiday or travelling. But there are simple measures you can take to keep you from undoing all the hard work you put in before your holiday. Of course you want to enjoy your holiday but don’t worry, healthy eating is about making the right choices and not about depriving yourself of food. A holiday is also a great opportunity to get active so you can return home feeling healthy and refreshed. Here is some practical advice to continue a healthy lifestyle on your holiday and make the most out of your time away.Holiday tipsChoose wisely…When faced with menus or a buffet which offers all your favourite foods it’s easy to overdo it. Here are some top tips to help stay healthy:Choose lean meat or fish that’s been grilled rather than fried.Choose lots of salad or vegetables to fill up on. But go easy on creamy salad dressings; you can always ask for the dressing on the side.Don’t be tempted to order extra side dishes such as chips, opt for a salad instead.Try not to have a starter AND a dessert, have one or the other.Try to incorporate fruit into your breakfast and/or dessert.If you have a big breakfast then stick to a light lunch, which should be enough to keep you going until your evening meal.Drink in moderation...Avoid excess alcohol. Alcohol provides a surprising amount of calories and virtually no nutrients. It also stimulates the appetite, and can weaken your resolve not to over-indulge. It’s a good idea to limit your alcohol intake by alternating between water and your alcoholic drink throughout the evening.Drink alcohol with food, rather than on its own, and limit yourself to a few drinks at mealtime. One medium (175ml) glass of wine contains about 120 calories.Keep well hydrated. Water is a good option to stay hydrated; you can also choose, tea, coffee, fruit juices or low sugar soft drinks.Snack carefully…Nuts and crisps are easy to munch on and can be high in fat and calories as well as salt so go carefully! Bring fresh fruit with you to the beach or poolside as a snack, so that you are less tempted by snacks such as crisps and ice cream.Be prepared…Take foods with you if you’ll be travelling for long periods or through mealtimes. This will prevent you from being tempted by high energy snacks or meals at airports or road-side cafes. Get active…Use your holiday as an opportunity to take exercise and get in great shape. One or two hours out of the day to take a walk on the beach can be an enjoyable part of your holiday experience. Or why not hire a bike? Walking or cycling can be a good form of activity and give you a mental and physical boost. Just half an hour of brisk walking or gentle cycling can use up about 200 calories.Learning about local cuisine It is common to find it more difficult to eat healthily when you travel overseas, often because you are not familiar with the local cuisine. But there are lots of tasty and healthy food options available and a basic knowledge of what’s on offer can help you make the right choices. Read on for some of the more popular holiday destinations with a list of local delights that are healthy and appetising, along with some of the local foods we should eat less often. This can help you recognise the healthier options available.Spain Good food choicesGazpacho – cold, refreshing tomato-based soup. This can count as 1 portion towards your 5 A DAY.Fish and seafood – great low fat options. Try a fish stew or just enjoy fish grilled or baked. Try to eat at least 2 portions of fish a week.Tapas – be careful on your selection and don’t over order. Remember to choose vegetable or seafood options as these tend to be lower in fat and calories.Tortilla – egg and potato omelette. For a healthy meal, enjoy with a salad.Paella - meat or seafood dish with rice and vegetables. A well balanced healthy meal.Foods to go easy on!Chorizo – a sausage-like processed meat that is often high in fat and saltChurros – these are doughnuts which are served with hot chocolate at breakfastJamon Serrano (cured ham) – a processed meat often high in saltCalamari (squid fried in batter) – try not to order too many fried dishesPatatas bravas (cubes of fried potato) – boiled or baked potatoes are healthier optionsOils for dipping – all oils, even olive oil, are high in calories so don’t soak up large amounts with breadItaly Good food choicesMinestrone soup – full of vegetables and filling too. This counts as 1 portion towards your 5 A DAY.Mozzarella – a medium fat cheese, a small amount is great with tomato and basil in a salad.Beans – many Italian recipes use beans in their soups, stews and risottos. These provide fibre and contribute to your 5 A DAY.Pizza – pizza can be a healthy option if you choose those with vegetables, fish or lean chicken for toppings and avoid too much cheese. Eat them together with a salad without dressing.Pesto – sauce made with basil, pinenuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and olive oil. This is a good source of unsaturated fats but is also high in calories so should be eaten in small amounts.Pasta – opt for tomato-based sauces and limit the creamy ones. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins and count towards your 5 A DAY.Foods to go easy on!Risottos – classic risottos can contain a lot of butter and cheese and can be high in fatSalami – a processed meat very high in fat and salt.Tiramisu – a dessert made from mascarpone and cream. This is very high in fat so try sharing a portion with a friend.G
Beat Breakfast Boredom with 5 New Ways to Jazz Up Cereal
Posted in Nutrition Advice by vnttn 4 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Day after day (and bowl after bowl), the idea of the same old cereal gets a little soggy. So, to jazz up your old reliable cereal plus low-fat milk combo, we've poured out a few new breakfast options for you to crunch on. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/breakfast_cereal_jazzup.shtml
High Fructose Corn Syrup or Regular Sugar?
Posted in Nutrition Advice by matchbox 4 days ago (http://nutrition.about.com)
http://nutrition.about.com/b/2010/09/02/high-fructose-corn-syrup-or-table-sugar.htm
Happy National Cholesterol Education Month!
Posted in Cholesterol by vnttn 4 days ago (http://cholesterol.about.com)
http://cholesterol.about.com/b/2010/09/01/happy-national-cholesterol-education-month.htm
Ore piccole sul web, cervello a rischio
Posted in Italian by matchbox 4 days ago (http://www.corriere.it)
Per chi dorme meno di 5 ore a notte triplica il rischiodi soffrire di problemi psicologici nell'anno successivo
Nutrition Diet Guidelines to Prevent Angina Pectoris Attack Causes with Foods
Posted in Diet by vnttn 4 days ago (http://www.mediterraneanbook.com)
How To Prevent Angina Pectoris with a Mediterranean DietIn a world that has been shrinking for many years due to such inventions as the Internet and various other communication technologies, battling Angina Pectoris with diet is becoming more easily accomplished. Suffering from an affliction of chest pain that occurs when the heart isn’t getting enough [...]
Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Posted in News by vnttn 4 days ago (http://health.msn.com)
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100263006
Quand le libertin passe sur le divan
Posted in Sexual Health by vnttn 4 days ago (http://news.doctissimo.fr)
Un ouvrage de psychanalyse du libertinage par Alberto Eiguer paraîtra en octobre Bien-être - Psycho - Sexo - Produit Les Editions Dunod publieront le 1er octobre prochain, dans (...)
VBAC Scare Tactics: Big Baby, Big Problems
Posted in Pregnancy by vnttn 4 days ago (http://www.pregnancy.org)
Many women who want to have a vaginal birth after cesarean in the U.S. and elsewhere have faced some sort of opposition from their care providers when they have expressed their desire to VBAC. Oftentimes, this opposition comes in the form of "VBAC scare tactics."read more
Prendre trop de poids pendant la grossesse donne de plus gros bébés
Posted in Pregnancy by vnttn 4 days ago (http://news.doctissimo.fr)
Contrairement à une idée reçue largement répandue, les femmes enceintes ne doivent pas manger pour deux... Pour une grossesse avec un minimum de risques, tant pour la mère que pour le (...)
Budgeting for Breastfeeding
Posted in Pregnancy by vnttn 4 days ago (http://pregnancy.about.com)
One of the important reasons that many families list for breastfeeding is that it is free. This is a true statement. But I'm here to offer you some advice. Set some money aside for breastfeeding costs. You might use this money for a lactation consultant, a nursing bra, a breast pump...Read Full Post
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