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Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen time

A new study conducted among more than 177,000 students suggests that insufficient sleep duration is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle profile among children and adolescents. Results show that insufficient sleep duration was associated with unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping breakfast (adjusted odds ratio 1.30), fast-food consumption (OR 1.35) and consuming sweets regularly (OR 1.32).… Read More »

4 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Daily

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays an important role in strong bones and overall health. According to the Institute of Medicine, the Adequate Intake for vitamin D is 200 International Units (or IU) for adults under age 50, 400 IU for those 51 to 70, and 600 IU for those age 71… Read More »

GM’s Liability for Mesothelioma Claims, Much More than Original Estimate

GM’s Liability for Mesothelioma Claims, Much More than Original EstimateDecember 3, 2010 In an attempt to decipher the extent of liability General Motors Corp will be under with mesothelioma claims, creditors sought out and received information from the company and other entities. This information was obtained with permission from U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber, in… Read More »