City Kids Have More Food Allergies

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[11/06/2012] Children living in urban centres have a much higher prevalence of food allergies than those living in rural areas, according to a new study, which is the first to map children's food allergies by geographical location in the United States.City Kids Have More Food Allergies - Read more

Thin as a Baby - a Diabetic in Old Age?

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[04/06/2012] Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of 75 and older. The risk of diabetes in old age was five-fold among those born small but who were obese in midlife compared to those with higher birth weight and low body mass index in adulthood.Thin as a Baby - a Diabetic in Old Age? - Read more

Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk

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[30/05/2012] Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk - Read more

"Personality Genes" May Help Account for Longevity

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[25/05/2012] Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that personality traits like being outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, and enjoying laughter as well as staying engaged in activities may also be part of the longevity genes mix."Personality Genes" May Help Account for Longevity - Read more

Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp

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[07/05/2012] Berries are good for you, that is no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years.Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp - Read more

Children with ADHD: Dietary Changes Help

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[07/05/2012] Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD: Dietary Changes Help - Read more

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Everybody Has to Say Something

Taking part in the lessons without speaking? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) makes it possible. With so-called Talkers children with speech impediments can actively take part in the lessons at the Hirtenweg school in Hamburg, Germany. Thus they get the chance to be like all pupils to a certain extent – a little normality far away from the role as an outsider.Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Everybody Has to Say Something - Read more

Excess Fat May Be 'Protective' in Seniors over 85

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[21/03/2012] Though obesity increases the risk of an early death, shaving an average of six to seven years off a person's lifespan, Tel Aviv University researchers have found that this trend may reverse itself after the age of 85.Excess Fat May Be 'Protective' in Seniors over 85 - Read more

Autism: Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet May Help

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[14/03/2012] A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State.Autism: Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet May Help - Read more