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Friday, August 8, 2008

Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Flu vaccine may not protect olderpeople from pneumonia once they get the disease, researchers report.

Did you know that if a child drinks just one soda every day for a year, he or she will gain an extra 10 pounds? And that drinking more than one soda a day (even if it's diet) is associated with an increased risk for heart disease?

For those about to become a parent, be forewarned that children don't do what you say - they do what you do. This holds particularly true for nutrition and exercise. If you are expecting a child, now is the time to evaluate what you eat and how you move. After all, it is easier to never give kids soda than it is to attempt to wean them from it once they are overweight teenagers.

Becoming a Parent

Pregnancy is an ideal time to make plans for a healthier lifestyle because by the time babies are 1, they are learning habits even though they aren't communicating much yet. Couples with no children or with young children often eat out or grab a quick dinner on the couch while watching their favorite television program. Or, evenings are spent in front of a computer with a not-so-healthy snack. In a snap, you realize your elementary-aged children have developed the same bad habits.

Babies naturally control their own intake and toddlers tend to burn up extra calories from running around so much. This situation changes when children enter the school system and they spend the majority of the day sitting.

According to a recent Consumer Reports magazine poll, half of parents with overweight children said their kids were the appropriate weight. Part of the problem is that the children seem buy dmae bitartrate enough and the other part is that parents know it's going to take a lot of work to change direction and most don't have the time or energy for that.

Making Changes

Although making changes takes some effort, it doesn't have to be hard. Parents, or expecting parents, should begin with one or two changes then add on once those changes have become new habits. An example would be to reduce the frequency of fast food and add vegetables to your diet. A good habit to begin is called the "Rule of One" which involves limiting children to one serving of each item served at dinner but giving them unlimited access to vegetables.

Note: Parents should never put their children on a diet unless they are working with a physician and dietitian. Children will grow into their weight because they will grow in height.

The other side of the equation is activity. It's important (especially for new parents) to understand that activity doesn't necessarily mean traditional exercise. As an example, if parents have a tendency to hit the gym in the morning and are relatively inactive the rest of the day, then their children are likely to model the "rest of the day" habit. Exercising as a family can be as simple as taking a walk after school or after dinner, walking around the mall, or playing basketball at your local recreation center.

Initiating healthy eating and exercising habits early will save you time and effort later on by not wholesale bcaa to change unhealthy habits and will benefit your children in the long run.

Hilary Basile is a writer for MyGuidesUSA.com. At http://www.myguidesusa.com, you will find valuable tips and resources for handling life's major events. Whether you're planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, you'll find answers to your questions.

Find tips and resources on nutrition, children's nutrition, diets and weight loss, weight management and more at http://dietandnutrition.myguidesusa.com and parenting tips and resources at http://becomingaparent.myguidesusa.com