Education
'No Child Left Behind': What it Means for Parents
(NewsUSA) – The No Child Left Behind Act is a landmark
education reform law that is already improving academic performance across the land. One of its
chief aims is to close the troubling achievement gap that separates many disadvantaged, disabled
and minority students from their peers.
To do this, it measures student performance and focuses extra resources and [...]
Tips for College Move-Ins, Without the Pain
(NewsUSA) – Moving your belongings – the Xbox and its
accessories, television and DVDs, shoe collection and clothes – to your college dorm can be a pain
in the back, neck and arms.
Lifting and carrying boxes, furniture and other heavy items can strain your muscles,
leaving you in too much pain to enjoy your newfound freedom.
The maker [...]
New Resource for Patients With a Chronic Widespread Pain Condition
(NewsUSA) – Fibromyalgia is the most common chronic,
widespread pain condition in the U.S. Studies indicate that at least 6 million Americans suffer
from fibromyalgia.
People who think they may have fibromyalgia should know that they are not alone. A new Web
site, www.FibroCenter.com, has been designed as a
community of education, support and understanding for people with fibromyalgia. [...]
Back to School Shopping For Smart Spenders
(NewsUSA) – As we look forward to cooling temperatures,
heating costs will rise. And with today's rising energy and food costs, back to school shopping
lists – which can call for anything from unleaded pencils to laptop computers – can look
costly.
But no one has to mortgage their home to buy new backpacks or sneakers – there are
smart [...]
Tips to Choose the Right School Shoes
(NewsUSA) – As the first day of school approaches, parents
enter a shopping frenzy. Clothes, backpacks, notebooks, lunchboxes -; new supplies must be bought,
and children want the latest trends. But when it comes to shoes, fashion should never trump
fit.
Ill-fitting shoes cause problems such as heel pain and plantar fasciitis in young feet.
Other common foot problems caused [...]
Make the New School Year a Healthy One
(NewsUSA) – The school year's beginning means new classes, new
clothes, new shoes -; so why not a new and healthier lifestyle?
Going to school forces children off the couch and helps them set a regular eating schedule.
Parents should use the new school year as an opportunity to encourage extra exercise, whether
through clubs or sports, and [...]
Heart Failure: From Victim to Survivor
(NewsUSA) – In the world of professional poker, a "tell" is a
clue that a player unconsciously gives others that tips his hand. In real life, your body gives
tells, small clues that may forewarn you that your heart is not working properly. The trick is to
recognize the tells so you can take action.
"I didn't really recognize [...]
Keeping Kids Healthy Through Cold Season
(NewsUSA) – Sniffles and sneezes, sore throats and coughs -;
the return to school heralds cold and flu season's start. Children, between uncovered sneezes and
unwashed hands, quickly spread germs to classmates.
When cold season comes, it arrives with a vengeance. But parents can boost their children's
overall health, helping young immune systems fight disease. Here are some [...]
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches
(NewsUSA) – Parents might make healthy breakfasts and dinners,
but they should also worry about what their children are eating away from home. According to the
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, some school lunches contain too much saturated fat
and lack healthy fruits, vegetables and legumes. Worse, children often choose chips and candy from
vending machines over a hot [...]
New Web Site Helps Moms With Sick Kids
(NewsUSA) – With schools in session, kids become exposed to
more germs than ever. But with tight schedules and even tighter budgets, mothers might struggle to
get their children to the doctor even when it turns out to be unnecessary.
Parents can easily misinterpret a young child's symptoms. A fever, headache and
weakness could indicate the flu. But if [...]
