November 18th, 2011 — 10:33am
Leading a sedentary lifestyle is one surefire way to develop excess body fat, poor cardiovascular health and a host of other chronic conditions. People have a tendency to stick with the habits they had in their youth, which makes inspirational tips for children of utmost importance.
Encouraging your kids to get more physical activity doesn't need to be a chore. In fact, it can be a fun activity that you can join them in.
Consider that they may think it is fun to take a hike, go swimming or play baseball every weekend. It can be a new family tradition that you all look forward to.
Additionally, when going out with your kids, try to park in far spots in the lot and favor stairs over escalators. These simple steps can make a big difference in the amount of physical activity your family gets, and they could become lifelong habits for your children.
Staying healthy with the seasons shouldn't be thought of as work. Rather, you should make physical activity fun and easy for your kids.
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October 18th, 2011 — 10:57am
The presence of "educational" children's programming on television and on DVD can give parents an excuse to set their toddler down in front of a screen for hours each day.
However, experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report that kids may not actually be learning anything from the programs, but they could learn a lot from parental interaction.
In an AAP survey, researchers found that 90 percent of parents with kids 2 years old and younger allow their children to view some sort of media. Of these youngsters, the average time spent in front of a television or computer was two hours daily.
The scientists reviewed much of the programming labeled "educational" and found that the children to whom the videos were being marketed were likely too young to understand the information presented.
Moreover, they noted that unstructured playtime with parents or other kids is an integral part of the learning process and cannot be replaced with media.
"In today's 'achievement culture,' the best thing you can do for your young child is to give her a chance to have unstructured play – both with you and independently. Children need this in order to figure out how the world works," said lead author Ari Brown, M.D.
Parents should begin assisting their children with developing a mind-body-spirit connection at a young age. Such inspirational tips for living apply to the whole family.
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August 9th, 2011 — 11:15am
Psychiatry professor Aaron Beck has a rather uplifting view on life, and has taken his positivity to new lengths by studying the effects of cognitive therapy on individuals with serious mental disorders, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
By the way, Beck is 90 and he told the news source that he has no immediate plans for slowing down.
Beck said that staying healthy at work is a matter of doing what you love. For him, it's psychiatry and helping individuals achieve mental well-being in a non-pharmaceutical way. His current project involves testing the effects of cognitive therapy on schizophrenics.
Cognitive therapy is based on the idea that how we feel is inextricably linked to our outlook on life. The news source noted that individuals who are depressed often look at themselves, the world and the future in a negative light.
Beck was inspired to perform the research based on his own sunny disposition.
"I'm very fortunate. I was born with happy genes. I go under the assumption that every day the sun will come out and life will go on. One of the reasons I don't struggle is that I try to keep things in perspective. I don't get as ruffled as I might because I ask myself: Is it fatal? Is it the end of the world? Will I be permanently disabled?" Beck said, quoted by the news source.
The National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists has reported that cognitive therapy is an ongoing treatment that requires the patient to take personal responsibility for their care. The group said that achieving mind body spirit fitness may require an individual to do some homework, using the positive techniques they learned during therapy and practicing them at home.
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