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Can DHA Build a Smarter Child?

Posted on March 18th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Like other parents, you’re probably concerned about boosting your child’s IQ and brain power. A top nutrient found in krill oil is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid touted to help get the job done. Natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola says that DHA is one of the major building blocks of the brain. [...]

 
 

Is Pepsi Truly Going Healthy and ‘Natural’ with Its New Offerings?

Posted on February 17th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Pepsi has recently announced two changes in its product lineup: half of its Frito-Lay chips will now be made with “all-natural” ingredients, and the introduction of new Tropolis squeezable fruit pouches for children. Dr. Joseph Mercola says that many junk-food giants are “rapidly jumping on the natural food bandwagon, eager to cash in on Americans’ [...]

 
 

Will Strength Training Boost Your Child’s Health?

Posted on December 16th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Apart from consuming krill oil, a good diet, and excellent lifestyle choices, regular exercise is known to enhance your child’s health. Strength training can improve children’s strength by 20 to 40 percent and steer them closer to optimal health. A new study shows that children and teenagers can increase their muscle strength with regular workouts. [...]

 
 

Over Two Hours of TV/Computer Time Daily Affects Kids’ Health

Posted on November 12th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Concerned about your child’s mental outlook and optimal health? A recent study shows that time spent in front of the computer or television screen is associated with psychological problems. Surveying 1,013 British 10- and 11-year-olds on the length of their computer or TV time, a Live Science-published study found that “more than two hours a [...]

 
 

9 Ways DHA Can Improve Your Child’s Health

Posted on September 17th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Do you know that DHA is one of the major building blocks of the brain? This and many other reasons make docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, essential for your child’s brain, eyes, and other bodily functions. For starters, about half of the brain and eyes are made up of fat, much of [...]

 
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