Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

February 20, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—characterized by warmth, responsiveness, and a sitmulating home environment—were at reduced risk of childhood obesity. “A lot of the discussion around childhood obesity and other health risks focuses on identifying and studying the exposure to risk,”…

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Health Bulletin: COVID-19 and flu clinics, music therapy, Pilates and ‘Positive Psychology’

November 13, 2021 Sharika Soukup

This Week SHRD Pediatric COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic – Appointments are required. Open to the community for ages 5-18. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine will be available. Schedule an appointment at srhd.org/events. Available at several dates and locations. Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Northwood Middle School, 12908 N. Pittsburg St.; Wednesday, 2:30-5 p.m.:…

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