Dan Roberts Archive
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May 04, 2010
Babies use hand gestures, or 'signing', to communicate before they can speak, but not all experts agree on the benefits. Read Article The real baby talk: hand signals
Mar 08, 2010
As stem-cell therapy advances, a decision to store your newborn's umbilical cord blood now could turn out to be a solid investment in his future. Read Article Blood storage offers new kind of cure
Feb 15, 2010
Though it is commonly believed that exercise is an essential part of losing weight, recent research has challenged the diet industry's orthodoxy. Read Article Weak workouts
Feb 09, 2010
The physical fitness of UK children has fallen by eight per cent in a decade, according to researchers who blamed the increase in 'screen time'. Read Article The play's the thing
Jan 18, 2010
Debate may rage on, but the fact remains that preventive medicine has a vital role to play in health care. Read Article Still better than the cure
Dec 29, 2009
Despite parents' best intentions to protect their children, an over-emphasis on cleanliness can have negative long-term effects on young people's health. Read Article A little dirt never hurt
Dec 07, 2009
E-mails may be damaging to our health, according to some scientists, contributing to a generalised attention deficit problem. Read Article Return to the write stuff
Dec 01, 2009
Research shows how playful parents can play a key part in a child's mental development. Read Article Build a brainy baby
Nov 17, 2009
Governments are starting to take notice as a growing body of evidence suggests that television can harm very young viewers. Read Article It's the telly monster