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August 22, 2011

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Thousands of kids in hospital for window falls Every year, more than 5,100 American kids go to the hospital with injuries from falling out of windows, and a quarter of them are serious enough for the child to be admitted, according to the first nationwide study of the dreaded problem. How healthy behaviors improve your mortality risk A CDC study found that Americans who didn't smoke, ate healthy foods, exercised a bit and limited alcohol intake were 63 percent less likely to die early than those who practiced none of them. Restaurant will have to dish on nutrition The law requiring nutrition information will go into effect nationwide next year. Many chains are offering more healthful options, but diners often don't take advantage of the better choices. The power of balance "Kids practice balance all the time in the games they play outdoors. Dodge ball, hopscotch, tag," Serelee Hefler said. "Adults don't get much practice, and suddenly they realize they have to sit down to put their pants on because they don't have the strength or the balance to stand on one leg." Start horsing around Roughhousing, or tossing your children around on purpose, can be a hard sell to many parents. We worry our kids will get hurt. But horseplay is a critical part of a child's development and comes with a surprising number of health benefits. Study of happiness is great, but why am I still bummed out? Neuroscience and psychology are making strides in learning about happiness, but putting findings into practice are still tough.

Townships offer free prescription discount cards to residents City gets new prescription for better health About 5,000 children may be injured yearly from window falls As hormone therapy use declined, so did mammograms Congenital heart disease screening recommended for newborns Blacks less likely to get research grants, study finds 30 must-have items for your first aid kit Preventing pink eye Shift work may have little effect on pregnancy From the flight deck: diabetics, watch your insulin In defense of the rowing machine Fighting migraines with wasabi and neti pots

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