Can reduce your risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord. During pregnancy can prevent a new mother from losing her own bone density to the fetus as it uses the mineral for bone growth. Helps with healthy gums, teeth and bones. It also improves iron absorption. Helps absorb calcium and helps your baby have strong bones and good dental health. Helps with lung and immune system development.

Jeanette Curtis of Web MD. ADHD affects males more than females in childhood, but this evens out into adulthood.

Thursday, December 4, 2008. Many studies make it clear that sleep deprivation is dangerous. Sleep-deprived people who are tested by using a driving simulator or by performing a hand-eye coordination task perform as badly as or worse than those who are intoxicated. Driver fatigue is responsible for an estimated 100,000 motor vehicle accidents and 1500 deaths each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thursday, November 27, 2008. Is Stress Causing Your Insomnia? If you are .

This blog is aimed to discuss approaches to help kids stay healthy and avoid the health risks associated with childhood obesity. In addition to relieving stress, creating memories, and building bonds of friendship, just 10-15 minutes of laughter a day burns approximately 50 more calories a day. So grab a friend and enjoy a chuckle. For mor funny videos visit Youtube. Six tips for parents to create a healthful environment. 1 Stock up on good food.

Thursday, December 11, 2008. 1 What is stress? Stress is outside forces affecting the individual. There is external and internal stress. External stress can be brought about by the environment, work, relationships, etc. Internal stress comes from how we react to the environment stress. 2 Can stress be good? 3 What are some negative effects of stress? 4 What biological changes occur in my body when I am experiencing stress? Are the main hormones released. Epinephrine prepares the body for action, or i.

Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Monday, December 8, 2008. Saucony has jumped on board to fight childhood obesity. The Saucony Run for Good Program. Has been created to help reverse the trends of lacking exercise and poor dietary habits amongst our children and youth today. Perry Central Community School Corporation. And Johnson County Park and Recreation District.