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Advent calendars adding to the childhood obesity crisis, warns TV's Dr Eva

Eating just one of the chocolates, no matter how small, can mean up to 100 calories. Stock photo: Getty Images Advent calendars adding to the childhood obesity crisis, warns TV’s Dr Eva Independent.ie Chocolate Advent calendars can have a serious effect on children’s health, a leading doctor has claimed. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/healthy-eating/advent-calendars-adding-to-the-childhood-obesity-crisis-warns-tvs-dr-eva-37600236.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37599810.ece/adb45/AUTOCROP/h342/GettyImages-894206304.jpg Email Chocolate Advent calendars… Read More: Advent calendars adding to the childhood obesity crisis, warns TV's… »

Children's Lack of Sleep Is a Hidden Health Crisis

By Dr. Mercola It’s recommended that school-age children get nine to 11 hours of sleep a night, while teens need eight to 10. Preschoolers and toddlers need even more to function optimally — ranging from 10 to 14 hours a night.1 But many kids are falling short on fulfilling this basic need, putting their physical… Read More: Children's Lack of Sleep Is a Hidden Health Crisis »

How Technology Has Enabled The Opioid Crisis

The crisis of addiction to opioids is currently sweeping the nation, much like crack cocaine during the 1980s. It’s a terrible crisis that carries a high mortality rate and is spreading rapidly to all corners of the nation. However, why is it spreading so fast? In fact, how has it spread so fast? The answer… Read More: How Technology Has Enabled The Opioid Crisis »

Senate comes together to fight opioid crisis

The Senate will vote this week on a massive bipartisan bill that combines 70 different measures aimed at reducing addiction and drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers. The vote on the bill, the Opioid Crisis Response Act, is a culmination of months of hearings and negotiations across five committees. Supporters… Read More: Senate comes together to fight opioid crisis »