The Federal Government is working on changes to what kind of snacks can be sold to students at school.
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FOCUS ON HEALTH - The Federal Government is working on changes to what kind of snacks can be sold to students at school.
The USDA says it expects a proposal by April.
After that there will be a sixty day public comment period before the final rules are issued.
Right now vending machines are in 13 percent of all elementary schools, but they are far more common in middle school, and high schools.
The number one concern to health officials are high calorie, sugary beverages.
People with a common heart rhythm problem may be able to decrease their symptoms by doing yoga.
Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart's upper chambers quiver chaotically instead of contracting normally.
It's not immediately dangerous, but in the long run it can raise the risk of stroke, or heart failure.
During a study, researchers found those who added an hour of yoga to their day made them have fewer episodes.
The bitter compounds in beer might help develop new drugs for diabetes, some types of cancer, and other health problems.
Researchers found that the substance from hops that gives beer its unique flavor could be prescribed with documented health benefits, although they cannot recommend excessive beer consumption for good health.
