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‘Cinnamon Challenge’ fad putting kids health at risk

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
‘Cinnamon Challenge’ fad putting kids health at risk

A new Internet fad called the “Cinnamon Challenge” is putting adolescents and teens at risk, according to a recent report from researchers at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. The challenge, fueled by YouTube videos, involves kids swallowing a tablespoon of powdered cinnamon in 60 seconds without liquid to wash it down. The report, “Ingesting and Aspirating Dry Cinnamon by Children and Adolescents: The ‘Cinnamon Challenge,” was published in the journal Pediatrics, in…

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Teens don’t like texting while driving but many still do it

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Teens don’t like texting while driving but many still do it

A majority of teenagers say they’re against texting behind the wheel but don’t always practice what they preach According to a national survey by State Farm and Harris Interactive, for many teens, the attitude around texting while driving may still be “do as I say – not as I do.” While a passenger in a car, nearly four in five teens (78 percent ) said they spoke up and pointed out a driver’s distracted behavior….

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Study: Cereal is leader for healthy breakfast options

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Study: Cereal is leader for healthy breakfast options

Teenage girls who eat nutritious breakfasts are more likely to have a healthier body weight and lower cholesterol, according to a new study.

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