Self-injury may start early in some kids: study

(NEW YORK) Reuters Health – As early as third grade, some children are hitting, cutting or otherwise hurting themselves, according to new research. Studies have suggested about one-fifth of teens and young adults engage in self-injury at some point to relieve negative emotions or reach out for help, for example. But this report is the first to ask the question of kids as young as seven. Researchers found one in 12 of the third-, sixth- and ninth-graders they interviewed had self-injured at least once without the intention of killing themselves. …

UnitedHealth to keep reform provisions, regardless of Court ruling

UnitedHealth Chief Executive Officer Hemsley takes part in a panel discussion titled "Getting From Care to Cure" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills,NEW YORK (Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group Inc, the largest U.S. health insurer by market value, said it would maintain the health coverage protections included in President Barack Obama's healthcare law regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the legislation. The Supreme Court is expected to decide later this month whether to strike down all or portions of the law, Obama's signature domestic policy achievement that was passed in 2010. The provisions UnitedHealth will maintain include continuing to provide coverage for dependents up to age 26 under their parents' plan. …

Blow darts just a breeze for Japanese old folk

TOKYO (Reuters) – In the concrete jungle of Tokyo, some 600 retirees have gathered to fight for supremacy – with blow darts. The ancient Borneo rain forest tradition of blow darting is picking up new fans thousands of kilometers away in Japan, where it is a rapidly growing sport among the nation’s elderly. In just five years, nationwide membership in a blow dart club has tripled, on target to hit 30,000 members this year. The average age of enthusiasts is 70. …

Mind, body rest tied to concussion healing: study

(Reuters) – Taking a week off from nearly all mental and physical activity – including television, talking on the phone and visiting with friends – was linked with improved mental performance and fewer symptoms in people who had suffered a concussion, a study said. A week of total rest still had benefits even months after the injury, according to a report in the Journal of Pediatrics. …

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