Scottsdale Health December 2019

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Baby Food Drama
Maybe pre-made baby food isn’t the best to feed your infant. According to
an investigation commissioned by Healthy Babies Bright Futures, toxic heavy
metals damaging to your baby’s brain development are likely in baby food. The
investigators tested 168 baby foods from major manufacturers in the US, and
found 94% contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75% contained cadmium
and 32% contained mercury, which are all known causes of neurodevelopmental
harm. In addition, one-fourth of the foods contained all four heavy metals.
The full report listed the exact levels in each specific baby foods.
Source: www.usnews.com.
Social Media
for Good
When you hear
about Facebook
in the news, its
typically not for great
things. However,
there is some
good news on the
horizon! Facebook
recently launched
a new feature to
help track what
preventive health
screenings might be
recommended for
you based on your
age and gender.
The tool, called
Preventive Health,
rolled out in the
United States last
month and focuses
specifically on
cardiovascular health,
cancer screening and
seasonal flu, making
recommendations
such as when to get
a cholesterol test or
where to get a flu
shot. Your time on
social media may be
used for the better.
Source: www.cnn.
com.
Coffee Lovers Rejoice
There are so many reasons to keep reaching for the magical morning boost. Studies have long found that drinking just one
cup may fight off unhealthy fat, ease inflammation associated with obesity, or even protect the brain into old age. Drinking
three cups of coffee every day may keep arteries healthy and supple by preventing a calcium buildup and staving off the risk of
clogging. Additionally, a new study found that drinking coffee may increase good gut bacteria. So, keep drinking that cup of
coffee – its good for your health.
Source: www.cnn.com.
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