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Brief bouts of exercise cut child obesity

BRISTOL, England, March 19 (UPI) — Taking the time to kick a soccer ball for 15 minutes after school could make a big difference in childhood obesity, say British and American researchers.
Participating in recreational activity for a brief period each day can reduce a child's chances of becoming obese by nearly 50 percent, says […]

Online book explains stroke to children

ST. LOUIS, March 19 (UPI) — An online book written by a U.S. college student aims to teach children how to cope when a relative suffers a stroke.
“When Grandpa Comes Home: A Story About Stroke,” explains a stroke patient's changes in mood and ability to communicate, which are scary to a child who […]

Dietitians vital tool in weight loss

DALLAS, March 19 (UPI) — Registered dietitians can help adults who are trying to achieve a proper weight and a healthy lifestyle, says a U.S. expert.
At any given moment, one-third of U.S. adults are trying to lose weight, but few have long-term success. However, a nutrition expert can sort through which foods to […]

Inflammation during prostate cancer deadly

SAN DIEGO, March 19 (UPI) — Inflammation associated with the progression of prostate-cancer tumors may help the disease to spread, say California researchers.
The research, which appears online in advance of publication in the journal Nature, identified a mechanism that triggers metastasis, or the spread of cancer through the body.
One in six U.S. men […]

Spirituality can aid in alcohol recovery

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 19 (UPI) — A U.S. study finds alcoholics who experience day-to-day spiritual growth and a sense of purpose are more likely to be free of heavy drinking six months later.
A University of Michigan Addiction Research Center study showed many measures of spirituality tend to increase during alcohol recovery.
Lead […]