Tobacco smoke linked to hearing problems in toddlers
Children who are exposed to tobacco
smoke before and after birth may be more likely to have a hearing impairment than those who aren’t exposed to tobacco
Walking a mile a day may help keep schoolchildren healthier
Research lead by the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh suggests introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world. The Daily Mile involves children taking a 15-minute break
from class to do physical activity. The research has confirmed the initiative improves fitness, body composition and activity levels in participants. Around half of Scotland’s primary schools now implement the Daily Mile approach.
Life after divorce:
why you should give up smoking and exercise more
According to experts from the University of Arizona, divorced people are at a higher risk of poor health outcomes than
married people – and their health choices may be to blame. The researchers have identified two possible culprits: smoking and a lack of exercise.
The study analysed information from more than 5,000 participants, 926 of whom were divorced or separated and
had not remarried, and the rest of whom were married. And by keeping track of the participants who died during the study period, they discovered that those who were divorced or separated had a 46 per cent greater risk of dying than their married counterparts.
Thinking of quitting smoking? Ask your local Careway pharmacist about the support they can offer to help you succeed.
smoke, say Japanese scientists writing in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology.
Family health
Get lots more advice and tips on keeping your family healthy at
www.careway.co.uk/ health-zone/family
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World Breastfeeding Week This year’s World Breastfeeding Week aims to highlight breastfeeding in relation to sustainability. More than 120 countries worldwide get involved in this event. If you want to share your views on Twitter, use #worldbreastfeedingweek.
September 26
World Contraception Day This event takes place on September 26 every year to improve awareness of contraception and to allow young people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health (visit
www.your-life.com for details).
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