The middle of winter is a perfect time for some “Bright Ideas!” In the January issue of Current Health 1 magazine, we look at the ways color affects our minds. From how we think to how we feel, color influences us in many ways.
Other articles in this month’s issue look at caffeine; share the truth about cold sores; give readers ideas for trying out some nearly “perfect foods”; offer tips for making and accepting apologies; and share news on the dangerous metal lead that might be found in some kids’ belongings.
And of course, our monthly Get Up and Go feature brings all-new ways to get active for an all-new year. Check out the latest edition, and catch up on previous months’ installments at weeklyreader.com/teens/get_up_go/index.asp
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Move, p. 2:
U.S Bobsled and Skeleton Federation: www.bobsled.teamusa.org
Pulse, p. 4:
Winter Trails Day, Jan. 10: www.wintertrails.org
Get Up and Go! p. 6
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: www.bgca.org
www.weeklyreader.com/getupandgo
“Color My World,” p. 8
Pantone: www.pantone.com
Color Matters: www.colormatters.com
The Color Association of the United States: www.colorassociation.com
Color Marketing Group: www.colormarketing.org
“Caffeine Reality Check,” p. 12
List of caffeine content in foods and drinks: www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm
More information on caffeine: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caffeine.html
“Cold Sores: The Truth,” p. 15
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000606.htm
www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-sore/DS00358
www.ada.org/public/topics/mouth_sores.asp
“Perfectly Delicious,” p. 18
Learn about the Food Pyramid: www.mypyramid.gov
“I’m Sorry,” p. 22
Some scientists study apologies. Learn more at www.mos.org/discoverycenter/livinglab/csr/apologyeffects
“Leading to Danger,” p. 26:
Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov
Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/lead
Get the Lead Out of Fishing: www.replacelead.com