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January newsletter
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Welcome to our first 2010 subscriber's newsletter. We wish you a wonderful year ahead.
In the news
 Back to school
Starting back at school brings new friendships, enjoyment and challenges for children and parents. Being well prepared will give your child a good start to the school year.
Kids need a good breakfast to stay healthy and alert. Healthy and tasty food for school lunch boxes is also important.
 Choosing a physical activity that you enjoy
Choose a physical activity or exercise that you enjoy so you're more likely to stick with it. You may choose to walk, run, swim or cycle, use home fitness equipment or workout to an exercise DVD.
You might prefer to get involved in team sports or join a gym.
Promote your 2010 health events free
List your upcoming health events on the Better Health Channel and reach a broad audience.
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Links to a few newly published and revised fact sheets
Did you know ...
- Between the ages of about six and seven years, a child's primary teeth will start to shed and the permanent teeth begin to come through.
- Good sources of iodine include any type of seafood, including seaweed and iodised salt.
- If you feel that you are getting too upset while caring for a crying baby with colic, you need to take some time out to calm down.
- If untreated, melanoma can spread to other parts of the body and may be fatal.
- Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.
Test your knowledge!
Do you have good study habits? Being organised can reduce your stress, but do you know how to get studying under control? Is it best to cram at the last minute so everything is fresh in your mind? Brush up on your study skills with this quick quiz.
 Study habits - quiz
  Become a Better Health Channel fan on facebook
The Better Health Channel now has its own page on facebook. By becoming a fan you are declaring your support for the Better Health Channel. Help spread the word about this comprehensive and free resource by introducing your friends to the Better Health Channel - Australia's Number 1 Health and Medical Information Website.
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