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High-acid beverages can cause permanent tooth damage Drinking soft drinks, fruit juice and sports drinks high in acidity can cause permanent damage to the tooth enamel within the initial 30 seconds of contact, according to a study in the Journal of Dentistry. Highly acidic beverages combined with undiagnosed regurgitation or reflux and grinding of teeth at night "creates a triple threat to young people's teeth which can cause long-term damage," study author Dr. Sarbin Ranjitkar said. HealthDay News (8/11)

Experts note early metabolic abnormalities in obese children A study of children ages 2 to 6 says nearly 40% of those who were overweight had at least one abnormal metabolic reading, putting them at risk of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers also found that obese children with abnormal metabolic readings had a higher BMI compared with obese children without metabolism issues

Early dietary patterns may determine healthy eating habits Children ages 12 months to 16 months whose parents implemented healthy eating habits had reduced risk of obesity and weight-related chronic conditions, according to a study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. The Australian researchers recommend that parents enforce a more nutrient-dense diet to help children develop such preferences that can be carried into adulthood. Science World Report (8/11)

High-acid beverages can cause permanent tooth damage Drinking soft drinks, fruit juice and sports drinks high in acidity can cause permanent damage to the tooth enamel within the initial 30 seconds of contact, according to a study in the Journal of Dentistry. Highly acidic beverages combined with undiagnosed regurgitation or reflux and grinding of teeth at night "creates a triple threat to young people's teeth which can cause long-term damage," study author Dr. Sarbin Ranjitkar said. HealthDay News (8/11)

Experts note early metabolic abnormalities in obese children A study of children ages 2 to 6 says nearly 40% of those who were overweight had at least one abnormal metabolic reading, putting them at risk of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers also found that obese children with abnormal metabolic readings had a higher BMI compared with obese children without metabolism issues

Depressive symptoms in preschoolers may linger throughout childhood Forward to a friend 08/4/2014 | HealthDay News... Children who were diagnosed with depression at ages 3 to 5 were more than twice as likely to meet the criteria for clinical depression six years later than those without depressive symptoms as preschoolers, according to a study in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers also found that conduct disorder and maternal depression were associated with a greater risk of depression.

U.K. researchers surveyed 5,000 10- to 15-year-olds and found that those who spent an hour or less each day playing video games were better adjusted and were less prone to behavioral problems than peers who did not play at all. However, these positive effects appeared to diminish when gaming time reached three or more hours each day, according to the study in the journal Pediatrics.

Early dietary patterns may determine healthy eating habits Children ages 12 months to 16 months whose parents implemented healthy eating habits had reduced risk of obesity and weight-related chronic conditions, according to a study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. The Australian researchers recommend that parents enforce a more nutrient-dense diet to help children develop such preferences that can be carried into adulthood. Science World Report (8/11)

Many teens talking to parents while driving Researchers surveyed 408 teen drivers across 31 states and found that approximately 53% reported talking on the phone with their parents while driving. Teen drivers were more likely to text their friends than their parents while behind the wheel, according to the study presented at the American Psychological Association meeting. USA Today (8/8)

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Directory Menu What You Need to Know About Omega-3s 1/20 Share... Why They're a Good Fat Not all fats are unhealthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the "good" types of fat. They may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. Your body can't make them. You have to eat them or take supplements. Share Know the 3 Types of Omega-3s Omega-3 fatty acids come in more than one form. The types found in fish, called DHA and EPA, seem to have the strongest health benefits. Another form known as ALA is found in vegetable oils, flaxseed, walnuts, and dark leafy vegetables such as spinach. The body can change a small amount of ALA into EPA and DHA, but not very well. Share How Omega-3s Fight Disease Omega-3 fatty acids help your heart in several ways. They curb inflammation in the blood vessels (and the rest of your body). At high doses they also make abnormal heart rhythms less likely and lower your level of blood fats called triglycerides. Finally, they can slow plaque buildup inside the blood vessels. Share If You Have Heart Disease The American Heart Association recommends 1 gram a day of EPA plus DHA for people with heart disease. Eating oily fish is best, but your doctor might recommend a fish oil capsule. If you've had a heart attack, a prescription dose of omega-3s may help protect your heart. Some studies show fewer heart attacks and fewer heart disease deaths among heart attack survivors who boosted their levels of omega-3. Share Helping Your Heart's Rhythm Omega-3s seem to have a stabilizing effect on the heart. They can lower heart rate and help prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). Several common sources of omega-3s are fish, walnuts, broccoli, and edamame (green soybeans that are often steamed and served in the pod). Reviewed by Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD on May 09, 2014

SMARTNEWS Keeping you current (Photo: Andrew Brookes/Corbis) One Aspirin a Day Helps Keep Cancer Away According to the largest analysis conducted to date, daily doses of aspirin significantly reduces the risk of getting some common cancers... By Rachel Nuwer SMITHSONIAN.COM AUGUST 6, 2014 3K 60 0 2 3 27 3.3K 3K 60 2 3 0 3.3K According to a new paper, around 130,000 deaths from cancer could be prevented in the U.K. alone if 50- to 64-year-olds simply took a low-dose aspirin each day for ten years, the Guardian reports. Taking aspirin, the researchers said, seems to be the most important lifestyle factor after stopping smoking and reducing obesity for lowering cancer risk. The Queen Mary University of London researchers behind the findings examined the results of more than 200 studies that investigated the potential benefits and harms of regularly taking aspirin, the BBC reports. Aspirin is known to reduce some cancer risk as well as heart attack risk, but it can also cause potentially fatal stomach bleeds. Until now, the medical community has been unsure about whether or not taking aspirin as a therapeutic preventative medication was worth that risk. The results of the analysis showed that aspirin reduces the risk of death by stomach, bowel and oesophageal cancer by up to 40 percent, the BBC says. Risk of death by breast, prostate and lung cancer was also reduced, but to a lower extent. The beneficial effects, the researchers said, require at least five to 10 years of regular aspirin-taking. Those effects, however, will roll over if a person stops taking aspirin after 10 years, for example. Aspirin also reduces risk of having a heart attack or dying of a heart attack, the team found. However, while it reduces the risk of having a stroke, it increases the risk of death from stroke by 21 percent, the Guardian explains. It also increased the risk of stomach bleeds among 60-year-olds from 2.2 percent to 3.6 percent. As the BBC puts it, while well over 100,000 lives could be saved if 50-to-64-year-olds took aspirin, around 18,000 lives would be lost due to the side effects. Ultimately, the researchers think that the risk is outweighed by the potential benefits, although they especially advise persons who drink or smoke heavily or who are at high risk of bleeding to speak with their doctor before beginning a long-term aspirin regime, the BBC writes. PREVIOUS ARTICLE The Gulf of Mexico's Dead Zone Is the Size of

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Health Tools Health Conditions Living... Healthy ADVERTISEMENT FOOD & RECIPES Vegan Green Quinoa Gazpacho Recipe Highlights Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large red onion, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1 cup green beans, trimmed and steamed 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and steamed 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon freshly ground orange zest 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds 5 large Roma tomatoes 1 yellow squash, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped salt and pepper, to taste You might also like How I Got Myself to Eat Cilantro Instructions Combine all ingredients in a food processor; pulse until it forms a smooth consistency. Transfer to a large bowl. Place into the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill. Serve cool or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Good Green Tea Smoothie Recipe Highlights This green smoothie is packed with grapes, spinach, green tea and avocado. A touch of honey adds sweetness. Ingredients... 3 cups frozen white grapes 2 packed cups baby spinach 1 1/2 cups strong brewed green tea 1 medium ripe avocado 2 teaspoons honey Which Cooking Oil for Heart Health? by Mazola Instructions Combine grapes, spinach, green tea, avocado and honey in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.