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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Beliefs about causes of obesity may impact weight, eating behavior

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:38 AM PDT

Whether a person believes obesity is caused by overeating or by a lack of exercise predicts his or her actual body mass, according to new research.

Parenting and home environment influence children's exercise and eating habits

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:36 AM PDT

Kids whose moms encourage them to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviors themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy eaters, according to researchers. Their findings remind parents that they are role models for their children, and underscore the importance of parental policies promoting physical activity and healthy eating.

Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:36 AM PDT

Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, new research shows.

Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:17 AM PDT

Women in the US exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution.

IQ link to baby's weight gain in first month

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:11 AM PDT

New research shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby's life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age.

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