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Mom Bod: Practical videos about health... for moms by moms
Mary Nahorniak, deputy managing editor for digital, shares her babywearing tips.Photo: Ashley May, USA TODAY There’s a smart new series of stories coming to you from USA Today and AlltheMoms.com, and,...
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World's oldest family credits this twice-a-day staple
Twice a day, even on Sundays. Eating oatmeal — religiously — is the secret reason the Donnellys say they have a have lasted so long as a family. Now, they hold the Guinness World Record as the world’s...
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Three reasons you should push your kids toward outside play
I grew up in a little town called Pleasant Hill, Iowa. I recall playing for hours as a child in Doanes Park. There were humid summer days spent swinging and playing, hours sledding down the hill during...
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Being up too late is bad for your waistline
Too tired to iron? Every night without fail, I say I’m going to bed after I put the kids in bed between 7 and 8 p.m. Every night I fail. I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about, moms. I work...
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4-year-old CrossFit princess slays with her box jumps and pull-ups
Prepare to be awed…and maybe a little humbled. We’re loving the grit, determination and prowess of 4-year-old Prisais Brooklyn Marie of Moorpark California. This pint-sized gymnast has her own...
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Tips to prevent serious, common injuries in child athletes
I ran cross-country and hurdles in track as my two major sports growing up. In my off seasons, I dabbled in competitive ice-skating, basketball and softball. I got injured. A lot. Did I mention track...
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My kid's totally relatable response when a doctor hinted she was fat
Ava turned 11 and the school said she needed two shots. Before that she was weighed and measured. The doctor came in and showed me her growth chart. She’s right on track, the red height line ticking up...
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Scientists may have discovered the cause of stillbirths
Of all the things that pregnant women worry about — and the list is uncomprehendingly long — stillbirth is the darkest of all. Some don’t even allow their mind to go there, though one out of 160...
View ArticleWant a 'hot' mom bod? Honest advice from a lifestyle editor
Our friends at parenting website Romper.com KNOW what’s up. Working out can sometimes suck. Yes, it’s cathartic. Yes, it releases endorphins and all. But half the battle is just finding the time! But...
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Family health: How to ditch the screen time for fun fitness activities
It’s not easy competing against screens for your kid’s attention. Smart phones, tablets, game consoles, giant TVs — they’re everywhere! According to Influence-Central.com, a tech-advocacy startup that...
View ArticleHarvard study: More than half of U.S. kids will be obese by 35
Statistics on childhood obesity are disheartening. Harvard researchers say that a disservice has been done by not looking far enough into the future. That future is even more depressing with 57 percent...
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Study: Marijuana use rising among pregnant California women
What harm it’s doing to babies — if anything — is unknown. But mamas-to-be are using more marijuana, at least in California. This is according to a study published this week in JAMA, which stands for...
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5 types of gym people you don't want to be
So you’ve decided 2018 is the year you get in shape. Not only are you going to ignore the doughnut’s siren call, but you’ve joined a gym, using the monthly fee as impetus. Despite what my physique...
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Study: Taking these 2 supplements during pregnancy lowers autism risk
Doctors routinely prescribe pregnant women or women hoping to become pregnant multivitamins and folic acid. A study published this week in The Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry is...
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6 scientific facts January babies have every right to brag about
January babies help us ring in the new year. They’re our new beginning in every sense of the word. They’re brand new to the world and their possibilities are endless. Giphy What does science have to...
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Scientists link smog with irregular periods in teens
Just by breathing, a teen’s period could be impacted, a new study says. Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine looked at 34,832 women who took part in the Nurses’ Health Study 2 (NHSII) in...
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Ask a Doc: Is it healthy for my kid to go vegan?
Question: My eleven year old decided she doesn’t want to eat meat anymore. Is going vegan a healthy option? What are the benefits and downfalls? Answer: First of all, don’t panic! A vegan diet can be a...
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Weight Watchers is going to make its membership free to teenagers. We have...
Watch out, parents. If you think your kids need some assistance in the weight department, I guess the solution is here? This summer, Weight Watchers is planning to offer free memberships to teenagers...
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Stop doing it all! 5 things your kids can and should do for themselves
I once knew a mom who couldn’t seem to stop talking about how much she loved doing everything for her school-age and older kids. If they wanted a chocolate milk, she jumped up and made them a chocolate...
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Ask a Doc: If my child seems fine, should I worry about heart disease?
Question: Your child has your nose, your husband’s eyes, and Aunt Pat’s red hair, but why should you care now about your family’s health history, when they seem perfectly fine? Answer: Many parents are...
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