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Global Public Health Threat Continues From Lead-Based Consumer Paint
Although lead content in paint has been restricted in the United States since 1978, University of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health researchers say in major countries from three continents there is still widespread failure to acknowledge its danger and companies continue to sell consumer paints that contain dangerous levels of lead.

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How Neuronal Activity Is Timed In The Brain's Memory-Making Circuits
Theta oscillations are a type of prominent brain rhythm that orchestrates neuronal activity in the hippocampus, a brain area critical for the formation of new memories. For several decades these oscillations were believed to be "in sync" across the hippocampus, timing the firing of neurons like a sort of central pacemaker. A new study conducted by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) argues that this long-held assumption needs to be revised. In a paper published in this week"s issue of the journal Nature, the researchers showed that instead of being in sync, theta oscillations actually sweep along the length of the hippocampus as traveling waves.
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Rogers Media Partners With AstraZeneca Canada And Physical And Health Education Canada To Promote New Children's Wellness Program At My BestTM

Rogers Media is proud to join AstraZeneca Canada and Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) as a presenting partner of the school-based children"s wellness initiative, At My Best. The program addresses three key areas of wellness-physical, nutritional and emotional-and empowers teachers, parents and caregivers to inspire and motivate children and their families to make healthier choices today and develop lifelong healthy habits. A recent report found Canadian school children"s physical activity levels received an F grade for the third year in a row with only 13 per cent of Canadian children and youth meeting the minimum recommendation of 90 minutes of physical activity per day. In addition, most children are not getting the daily minimum requirement of fruits and vegetables, and a quarter of Canadian children are either overweight or obese. At My Best is a comprehensive and innovative solution to these issues. "This partnership is a great example of the public and private sector working together to make a difference in the lives of Canadians," says Andrea Grantham, Executive Director, PHE Canada. "Because Rogers Media and AstraZeneca Canada have taken a leadership role in supporting At My Best, we can make an even greater impact in meeting our goal of delivering quality health and physical education programs like At My Best to schools across the country." PHE Canada and AstraZeneca Canada assembled a team of educators with expertise in physical education, nutrition, health promotion and children"s wellness. Parents, children and health experts co-created a comprehensive, turn-key program to; reduce childhood obesity rates, improve nutritional health and raise children"s self-esteem. "We are thrilled to work with AstraZeneca Canada and PHE Canada on this important program," says Brian Segal, President, Rogers Publishing Limited. "We have always had a genuine commitment to the community and this joint venture is especially gratifying as we have joined forces with AstraZeneca, to forge a partnership that will better serve our own constituency." Created for students in kindergarten to grade three, At My Best launched in October 2008 and has rolled out to 1,000 schools in English and French across the country in the 2008/09. The program, which has been officially endorsed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, will be rolled out to another 1,000 schools each year. "AstraZeneca is committed to taking an active leadership role in supporting healthy initiatives such as At My Best," says Mark Jones, President and CEO, AstraZeneca Canada. "We are excited and proud that Rogers Media is working in partnership to inspire and motivate families to make healthier choices today, and develop lifelong healthy habits." For additional information about At My Best, please visit http://www.atmybest.ca. About Rogers Media Rogers Media is Canada"s premier combination of category-leading radio and television broadcasting, publishing, sports entertainment and online properties. Its Radio group operates 53 radio stations across Canada, while its Television properties include the five-station Citytv network; its network of multicultural OMNI television stations; Rogers Sportsnet, a specialty sports television service licensed to provide regional sports programming across Canada; and The Shopping Channel, Canada"s only nationally televised shopping service. Media"s Publishing group produces more than 70 well-known consumer magazines and trade and professional publications in Canada. Media"s Sports Entertainment assets include the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and Rogers Centre, Canada"s largest sports and entertainment facility. About Physical and Health Education Canada Physical and Health Education Canada, formerly the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), is a national, charitable voluntary-sector organization whose primary concern is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality, school-based physical and health education. PHE Canada"s vision is "All Canadian children and youth living physically active and healthy lives" and as such advocates and educates for quality physical and health education programs within supportive school and community environments. For more information, visit http://www.phecanada.ca. AstraZeneca Canada Inc.


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