Do children drinking low-fat milk miss out on important nutrients?

ABC Health & Wellbeing Updates: if you are having trouble viewing this email you can view the online version here. 7 February 2013 Welcome to this week's ABC Health & Wellbeing Updates where you'll find the most interesting and inspiring health stories from across the ABC. Editor's choice follow us on | Do children drinking low-fat milk miss out on important nutrients? We're all being urged to drink reduced-fat milk to keep our hearts and waistlines healthy. But should we also give it to our kids, or would that deprive them of nutrients they need? Is social jetlag playing havoc with your life? Holiday travel might be over, but do you nonetheless feel 'jet lagged'? It might be because you're suffering 'social jetlag'; your work or study schedule is out of synch with your body clock. Health risks remain after floodwater subsides In the clean-up after floods there are a range of health issues to consider. Some of which can also affect those living outside the worst-hit areas. Fresh salads Even if it's too hot to cook on these hot summer days, you can still enjoy these nutritious appetizing salads. Healthy Living Healthy Eating How to eat more vegies Getting more vegies into your day isn't as hard as you think. Read transcript Chicken tomato and olive tart Serve this tart with a healthy salad when you next invite friends over for lunch. Health focus Salty supermarket dinners The challenge of eating healthily when you're time poor is in the spotlight this week after a survey showed popular brands of supermarket prepared meals have been increasing their salt content in recent years. Salty foods are a health hazard because they increase blood pressure and therefore the risk of heart disease and strokes. But there's much you can do to try to minimise your salt intake. Find out more with these resources. Pass on the salt Quiz: Salt and your health Is sea salt better for you than regular table salt? What is a healthy recipe? Fact File: Hypertension (high blood pressure) This week's health tip There's nothing you can do to help hasten the healing of sunburn – only time. But pain relieving creams or sprays may help you feel more comfortable. more >> News Aboriginal medical group wants politics taken out of alcohol debate (AM - 07/02/2013) TGA warning over common contraceptive pill (AM - 06/02/2013) Study finds brain circuit that stops weight loss (The World Today - 06/02/2013) Butter better for you? (PM - 06/02/2013) Couch potatoes have lower sperm counts (Science Online - 05/02/2013) Link between sunlight and rheumatoid arthritis in women (PM - 05/02/2013) Weight-loss surgery not clear cut (Science Online - 05/02/2013) Review finds no heart benefits from using selenium (AM - 01/02/2013) Sports stars have superior visual skills (Science Online - 01/02/2013) TB 'lurking' in bone marrow cells (PM - 01/02/2013) more health news >> Online analysis and opinion Will 2013 be the year that changes the game? Ramp Up Undoubtedly, 2012 was a year filled with great disability news. From the Gillard Government's commitment to a National Disability Insurance Scheme to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, there was much reason to celebrate as 2012 drew to a close. Already a month in, 2013 is shaping up to be a mean competitor in the race for a winning year. more analysis and opinion>> Audio and video Clostridium difficile and the probiotic bomb (Health Report) Red wine and the prevention of bowel cancer (Health Report) Oesophageal cancer and the prediction of risk (Health Report) The tricks your mind plays (The Naked Scientists) Dementia (Life Matters) Pelvic pain (Life Matters) Alcohol use: from adolescence to adulthood (Health Report) How rich is calcium rich? (RN First Bite) Tuberculosis (Science with Chris Smith) (RN Breakfast) Friday talkback: Childless by choice (Life Matters) more audio and video >> ABC Science Your summer light photos Sunsets and star trails, fireflies and fireworks, smoke and shadows, rainbows and reflections ... this is your summer in light. Congratulations to our photo competition winners and finalists. more ABC Science >> Contact | Subscribe | Unsubscribe © 2012 Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Privacy Policy Head office: ABC, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia