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Nourishing Bonds: The Power of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Teen Health Mississippi

It contains a blend of nutrients, antibodies, and growth factors that protect the baby from infections and diseases, boosting their immunity. Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is recommended during the first six months of life when an infant’s immune system is still developing.

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How to Eat Like an Athlete: The Best Foods For Performance and Recovery

The Sporting

The Best Foods For Athletes to Boost Performance and Recovery We all know that good nutrition means eating good food, but when it comes to boosting athletic performance, not all food is created equal. Bananas Bananas are a quick and excellent dose of nutrition. Berberine has anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and antimicrobial effects.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections.