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MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Halloween can be really scary for kids with asthma and allergies -- and for their parents -- unless they take precautions, an allergist advises. "Keep certain common sense tips in mind as you prepare for the holiday," said Bryan Martin, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "A little preparation can ensure your little ones don't suffer from allergic reactions or asthma attacks," Martin said in an ACAAI news release. To help parents prepare, he offered these six tips: Masks can be scary. For kids with … [Read more...] about 6 Keys to a Safe, Allergy-Free Halloween

For some kids, going back to school means transitioning from an active summer spent outdoors to several hours of sedentary time each day. For others, this time of year means a return to sports and after-school activities following three months of binge-watching TV shows and playing video games. In either scenario, it's important for parents to establish a routine and introduce a variety of ways to get – or keep – their kids active. Here's how you can help your children live a more active lifestyle throughout the school year – no matter their age: 1. Walk or bike to and from … [Read more...] about Back to School – and Back in Action

The sports world has been abuzz in recent years with the idea that athletes could improve their performance by following an ultra high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. Fans of this diet plan said it allows them to run, swim or bike endless miles without needing to refuel with sugary foods. Others, like mixed martial artist George St. Pierre, said they use a low-carb diet to drop 20 to 30 lbs. (9 to 14 kilograms) in a five-day span before weigh-ins, qualifying for lower weight classes in their bouts. (Doing this can lead to deadly dehydration and should never be attempted without medical … [Read more...] about Can you trick your body into burning more fat?

New research has revealed some surprising findings about who develops celiac disease in the United States. The study found that it's most common among people whose ancestors came from India's Punjab region. Previously, experts thought celiac mostly affected white people with European ancestry. Celiac also seems to affect men and women equally, regardless of ethnicity, the researchers said. "It is now recognized as one of the most common hereditary disorders worldwide," said the study author, Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, in a news release from the American Gastroenterological Association. … [Read more...] about Researchers Uncover Surprises About Celiac Disease

This is a great article written by Joe English who is a nationally recognized running coach. He has some great suggestions and this doesn't just apply for running, it is also critical to the strength training side as well. Runners experience many ups and downs as they go through the days and weeks of their training routines. Some days feel great. Other days? Well, not so much. If you ever find yourself scratching your head wondering why your last run felt so horrible, ask yourself these five questions to shed light on the possible reasons: 1. What did you do in your workout yesterday? Much … [Read more...] about 5 Factors That Make or Break a Workout

  More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people, according to an analysis of global trends in body mass index (BMI). A startling increase in rates of obesity in the past 40 years means the number of people with a BMI of more than 30 has risen from 105 million in 1975 to 641 million in 2014, the study found. More than one in 10 men and one in seven women are obese. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared, and is an indication of whether a person is a healthy … [Read more...] about World’s obese population hits 641 million, global study finds

Runners have a strange relationship with rest days. Early in the year, it's hard to get them to take a day off because they fear they'll lose momentum. Later in the year, when their training loads are heavier, those same runners might be grasping for days to take a break. But no matter how far along you are in your training, resting is important because it keeps fatigue from building up and lets the body lay a solid foundation for the work to come. Here are five things you can do to rest, refocus and relax when your running schedule calls for a rest day: Take a yoga class. Yoga offers … [Read more...] about 5 Healthy Ways to Spend Rest Days

Strength training isn't just for bodybuilders and marathoners. It's for anyone who wants to feel healthier, more energetic and, yes, younger. "Strength is the fountain of youth," says Gavin McHale, a Winnipeg-based kinesiologist and certified exercise physiologist
 who works primarily with older adults. "Benefits of resistance training, and subsequent strength gains, in older adults include better control of symptoms of chronic disease, pain and depression, as well as prevention of falls, maintaining existing muscle mass, improving posture and stability, increasing bone density and remaining … [Read more...] about 8 Best Equipment-Free Strength Exercises for Older Adults