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Overweight teens trying to lose weight for their own well-being are more likely to succeed than those who do it to impress or please others, according to a new study. (more…)

Exercises that focus on balance and leg strengthening may help some people with Parkinson’s disease avoid falls, according to a new clinical trial. (more…)

Being in good shape seems to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, researchers report. (more…)

A new pneumococcal vaccine is almost 30 percent more effective than its previous version in preventing hospitalizations of young children for pneumonia, a new study shows. (more…)

Taking daily walks of at least two miles can reduce hospitalizations from severe episodes of a life-threatening breathing disorder, new research suggests. (more…)

Jogging helps seniors maintain their ability to walk, a new study finds. (more…)

New rules announced Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will have many restaurant chains posting calorie counts on their menus, and the rules even apply to movie theater popcorn and ice cream parlor fare. (more…)

Reading aloud to your child is a great way to spend time together, and it helps the child develop and learn.

The American Association of School Librarians says the benefits of reading out loud to a child include:

• Improved self-esteem and sense of security.
• Improved communication between child and parent.
• Exposure to concepts such as colors, shapes, letters and numbers in a fun way.
• Improved skills, such as listening, language, memory and vocabulary.
• Exposure to the world around the child.
• Development of positive attitude, healthy behavior and social values.
• Fostering a love of reading.

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