Recent Health and Wellness Headlines: - Fundraiser for Union boy with bone marrow condition - Northwest Herald

Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -

Fundraiser for Union boy with bone marrow condition - Northwest Herald
UNION Jenny Christiansen felt humbled when family and friends recently decided to put together a summer fundraiser for her son. The Union resident is a mother of four children all younger than 4 years old, including Teddy, a 2-year-old boy with

Americans should wipe smoke from their eyes - Abilene Reporter-News
A basic strategy in conflict is to distract opponents from the primary objective. Wars are won by a combination of intelligent strategy and bold use of weapons. Military strategists often create a "smoke screen" or take advantage of a natural weather

Kids step into world of classical ballet - AZCentral.com
The aspiring ballerinas in blue leotards, white tights and pink slippers try to stand as still as stone. Straight legs, no scratching and no looking at their neighbor, Camden Lloyd, the ballet instructor, reminds the girls. "They don't play pretend

Breastfeeding can help prevent cancer - star.com.my
Breastfeeding provides many benefits to both mother and child. One rather surprising benefit to the mother is added protection against breast cancer. BREASTFEEDING is the gold standard in infant feeding as it confers protection against illnesses and

Pete Carroll Changes the Way Kids Play & Learn Online; Launches New - PR.com
USC Head Football Coach Pete Carroll is changing the way kids learn and play online with his new Web site, CampPete.com. Kids can create a player, explore a football fantasy land, play games, watch videos and move up the leaderboard all while

Asparagus springs new spears - La Crosse Tribune
As each new season of produce starts, cooks prefer simplicity: the fresh stalk of asparagus, the cluster of strawberries, the ear of corn or handful of blueberries. What could be better than the true essence of freshness? Cooks don t need to do

Expectant moms packing on too many pounds - NWITimes.com
WASHINGTON - Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy _ surprisingly little if they're already overweight. The most important message: Get to a healthy weight before you conceive, says the

Government jobs a growing trend - Arkansas News Bureau
While manufacturing employment continues its precipitous decline, government job growth is increasing and may soon become the largest employment category in the state. In the April 2009 nonfarm employment report released by the state Department of

Vital Aging Conference - Palo Alto Online
Peninsula Volunteers presents "Vital Aging: Achieving Your Best Life" featuring Dr. Walter M. Bortz, Dr. J. Wesson Ashford, Susan Walker, and panel discussions on transportation and crimes against elders. Sun., May 31, 1-4:30 p.m. free. For more

Free nutrition program coupons available June 1 through 5 - Troy Messenger
Free coupon booklets valued at $30 will be distributed June 1 through 5 to seniors for the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs in Pike County. The coupons will be distributed at senior centers in Brundidge, Goshen and Troy by the South