Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A new study found that people who ate a diet high in fiber developed fewer cases of lung disease. (Photo: American Thoracic Society)

Lung Disease

Fiber-Rich Diet May Reduce Lung Disease A diet rich in fiber may not only protect against diabetes and heart disease, it may reduce the risk of developing lung disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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School lunches have more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and less sodium than in 2000. (Photo: Guiding Stars)

Lunch Time

School Lunches Are Getting Healthier The amount of whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables offered in school meals is up and sodium is down, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released last week. “Schools play a critical role in demonstrating
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Students who don't get enough sleep have poor concentration at school. (Photo: ThinkStock)

School Bored

Returning to School Year Sleep Routines It’s the time of year when parents are celebrating the return to routine as their children return to school – unless you have a teenager. For parents of teens, getting their children to go to bed on time and get up on time can be a
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