REGULARS
Dates to remember
1 - 7 August World Breastfeeding Week Find out more at
worldbreastfeedingweek.org
26 September
World Contraception Day For further details visit
your-life.com (search WCD)
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for ideas on keeping kids active
S M A R T S T A T A study of
1,258
children suggests those who regularly go to bed early are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who go to bed late8
. ANIMAL MAGIC
Parents who have an autistic child are thought to have higher stress levels than other parents. But having a family pet may help, say experts3
.
“As pets can help increase social interaction and decrease anxiety, we found they are not only helpful in providing comfort and support to children with autism, but to their parents as well,” says University of Missouri researcher Gretchen Carlisle.
HEALTHY GUMS = HEALTHY PREGNANCY
If you have gum disease while you’re pregnant, some experts believe you may have a significantly higher risk of having a premature birth6
.
The researchers discovered women who went into labour early were one and a half times more likely to have gum disease than those who went into labour at the normal time. Early birth rates were also common in women with untreated tooth decay.
FIND SUPPORT
For advice on keeping your and your family’s teeth and gums healthy, speak to your local Careway pharmacist or visit the Oral Health Foundation's website at
dentalhealth.org
EATING VEG MAY PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTH
Eating plenty of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, green beans and potatoes before getting pregnant could help lower your risk of a premature birth, suggest Australian scientists4
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The experts think it may be because women need stores of particular nutrients in their bodies before conception. This suggests it’s important to eat healthily as soon as you start thinking about having a baby.
MINDFUL YOGA EASES PCOS SYMPTOMS
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could find some relief from their symptoms by taking a mindful yoga class three times a week. According to scientists, this may help by reducing testosterone levels in the body5
.
PCOS symptoms include irregular periods, fertility difficulties, weight gain and excess facial or body hair. It is thought to be caused by abnormal hormone levels, including testosterone.
S M A R T S T A T
The World Health Organization lists vaccine hesitancy as one of the top
threats to people’s health worldwide.
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3. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 4. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 5. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 6. Journal of Clinical Periodontology
7. Mintel 8. Acta Paediatrica
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