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Exposure of mothers to pesticides could lead to obesity in children

Exposure of mothers to pesticides could lead to obesity in children | Science News | Scoop.it

A recent paper (Andersen et al , 2012) ties all these facts and shows that prenatal exposure to pesticides could affect risk of cardiovascular disease development later in life. Results from a Danish study, which is a part of an on-going prospective study of the effects of pesticide exposure in early pregnancy on the growth and development in the children, offers important insight.

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Can you limit your sitting and sleeping to just 23.5 hrs per day? [Animated Video]

Can you limit your sitting and sleeping to just 23.5 hrs per day? [Animated Video] | Science News | Scoop.it

In asking the simple question: “Can you limit your sitting and sleeping to just 23.5 hrs per day?”, this video nails the importance of physical activity in a manner that can appeal to everyone. Please watch it, show it to your friends and colleagues, and forward it to anyone who you think would benefit from the message. The last time I was this excited about a video was when we posted the “Piano Stairs Experiment” some time ago.

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