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Obesity Risk in Babies Linked to Start Date of Solid Foods

A new study supports US guidelines that recommend parents wait to give their babies solid foods until they are at least 4-6 months old. “Adhering to those guidelines could reduce the risk of obesity in childhood,” said Dr. Susanna Huh, one of the studys lead authors from Childrens Hospital Boston For babies who were breastfed for at least four months, the age at which they first received solid food (anywhere from four to six months of age) did not matter — either way, these kids had a one in 14 chance of being obese at age three.

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New Year’s Resolution: Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals

As we approach the New Year, many people are starting to think about motivation and goals. Motivation is a term that is so widely used today. Whether you are seeking motivation, trying to stay motivated or looking to motivational speakers to inspire you, you need to find the internal drive. People think if they are just motivated enough they can achieve all the goals they set out for themselves.