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Child’s IQ, lifespan depends on month of birth--study

Moms-to-be wishing for a healthy and smart baby should consider planning the time of child’s arrival, as a new study suggests that month of birth can determine everything from length of life to intelligence.

According to the researchers, babies born in spring (March, April, or May) are more vulnerable to a host of illnesses like asthma, autism, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Also, spring kids are less smart and have a shorter lifespan as compared to their classmates born in autumn season, the study found.

1 in 6 US women prefer to be blind than obese--survey

It goes without saying that women hate the bulge, but a survey from Arizona State University reveals that women would rather be blind, alcoholic, or suffering from herpes than obese.

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The survey, that included 100 women, found that people would opt for diseases that are difficult or impossible to be treated than favoring obesity.

“When you see that something like obesity spreads among close friends and family members, this raises important questions about how it’s spreading,” the Daily Mail quoted lead researcher Daniel Hruschka as saying.

“Is it because we learn ideas about acceptable body size from our friends and family members, or that we hike together, watch TV together or go out to eat together?

Consistent physical activity may lower colon cancer death risk

Regular exercise and physical activity may lower the risk of dying from colon cancer, suggests a new study.

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It is evident in several previous studies that regular physical activity provides enormous health benefits, like it helps reduce heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases and metabolic conditions as well as consistent fitness exercise is also highly beneficial for weight reduction and weight maintenance, and may improve brain chemistry to reduce depression.

30-minute walking could cut colon-cancer risk

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