holly firfer has tonight's medical minute. energy drinks - they're cheap, high-octane, and readily available in stores. maybe too readily available. a recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the u-s were for kids under 6 - many serious nervous system and heart symptoms. a can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine which is equal to about 14 cans of soda. so way higher than you'd want a child to have. sometimes these drinks aren't labeled well, so you don't see what the ingredients can be, including the high amounts of caffeine, and a the child may think it's the same as any type of soda or juice that their parents might be ok with giving them. shu says the dangers of overconsumption for kids, and even adults varies from the minor... as simple as headaches or some shakiness or jitteriness but they could even be more serious like problems with your heart rhythym, where your heart is irregular, it beats too fast or even seizures. the risks are

minute, i'm holly firfer. levi's stadium is getting a makeover for the and can lead to other health issues like disease. for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. a makeover for the upcoming super bowl in santa clara, california. that includes putting down a brand new field. n-f-l grounds keeper ed mangan says there will be no problems with the place... but wet weather of urgency. had none of the turf problems this year that plagued earlier fields, but a brand new field is a super bowl tradition. "you know, the field has played a full season on it, whether it's a full season of football...and the stadium's nowadays are multi- use facilities, so, you know, it's done its job and for the super working 12-to-15 hour days, mangan's crew is expected to be done by tonight. the hardy bermuda grass used, is over seeded with perennial rye. it's grown to hold up under the worst of conditions. the crew at levi stadium is planning for every contingency, including what ever el nino may have in store. josh little is here

here's holly firfer with today's health minute. " " even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough seseon. not only i iit brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms... such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of winter. and be with family. laughter and togetherness are great therapy for r the winter bluesesit'

for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. ((kirsten joyce)) doctors say you should treat energy drinks household chemicals.. and keep energy drinks locked up.. in order to keep them out of the hands of kids./// ((kirsten joyce)) > the academy of motion pictures is now taking measures...to double the number of woman and minority members by 2020.. this comes after a backlash over all of the oscar nominees in acting categories being white. it lead some celebrities like husband will... along with spike lee... to protest the awards. the academy is also launching a global campaign to recruit and identify new academy members./// ((brian loftus)) > wisconsin police are trying to find a couple of crooks... who stole more than 160- thousand dollars worth of cheese. a trailer full of locally made cheese was supposed to be delivered at several stops around the country. the president of the transportation company later found surveillance video.. that the trailer was hooked up and driven away. now this isn't the first time the cheese was s

holly firfer explains..... in today's health minute. according to the centers for disease corol and prevention, nearly half of middle-and-high school students are exposed to the results come from the c-d-c's national youth tobacco survey... given to sixth-through-twelfth- graders. the survey found 48-percent of students who had never used tobacco products were still exposed to smoke in places like their home or the car. in addition, that exposure was without smoking rules in their home and car... compared with those who have "smoke-free" rules. more than a third say they were exposed to smoking in public areas, followed by work, and at school. the result comes from a 20-13 survey off more than 18-thousand participants. the researchers say this just proves doctors need to intervene more when it comes to smoking, and encourage smoke- free homes and cars. for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. coming up... we're less than -15- minutes away.... from the last powerball ticket sale. a live look at primm right now where hopeful billionai

but whwh you're a little girl with a promising future, it can be even in today's health minute, holly firfer introduces us to a little ballerina who beating the odds! " "most every little girl dreams of growing up to be a ballerina. but for anna mott, that dream was becoming a reality. and when she was given the coveted role of clara in "the nutcracker", her friends and family knew she was destined for greatness. until.. (melissa mott/mother) "she started having a lot of back pain." anna was diagnosed with a rare cancerous brain tumor and the prognosis was not good. (melissa mott/mother) "we needed anna feeling very positive going into that surgery, we needed her fighting this. we didn't need her afraid. " and fight she did.. through two brain surgeries, an infection in her brain, 33 radiation treatments and six months of inpatient chemotherapy. and she survived. "nat rehearsal/ "an arabesque - now up and side.." anna was left partially paralyzed and completely blind. she also suffers from memory loss. with a fighter's spirit and the love and support of her four brothers and sisters, to the

holly firfer looks at the dangers of energy drinks and children. energy drinks - they're cheap, high- octane, and readily available in stores maybe too readily available a recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the u-s were for kids under 6 - many of them suffering serious nervous system and heart symptoms. can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine which is so way higher than you'd want a child to have. sometimes these drinks aren't labeled well, so you don't see what the ingredients can be, including the high amounts of caffeine, and a the child may think it's the same as any type overconsumption for kids, and even adults varies from the minor... they could even be more serious like problems with your heart rhythym, where your heart is irregular, it beats too fast or even seizures. the risks are particularly high, she says, for kids who already take stimulant medications for things like a-d-h-d, and older kids who may mix the energy drinks with alcohol. but i

in tonight's medical minute, holly firfer ballerina who beating the odds! most every little girl dreams of growing up to be a ballerina. but for anna mott, that dream was becoming a reality. and when she was given the coveted role of clara in "the nutcracker", her friends and family knew she was destined for greatness. until.. "she started having a lot of back pain." anna was diagnosed with a rare cancerous brain tumor and the prognosis was not good. "we needed anna feeling very positive going into that surgery, we needed her fighting this. we didn't need her afraid. " and fight she did.. through two brain in her brain, 33 radiation treatments and six months of inpatient chemotherapy. and she survived. "an arabesque - now up and side.." anna was left partially completely blind. memory loss. and the love and support of her four brothers and sisters, to the surprise of many, anna regained the feeling on the left side dancing again. to dance to inspire others to know, they can do anything. "i'm going to help all these other people and be able to lift them up t

for today's health minute i'm holly firfer. titi fred's back ne with a final check of our fecast. >>> breaking news tonight. the storm, deadly at this hourur 80 million americans. tens of thousands without power. the tornoes, as well. dangerous conditions from the blizzard warnings now in effect

for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. --tag-- jenna: one last tip: some medications used to treat r-a can cause you to retain water.. so try to limit your salt intake too. after the break... well take a look at some fun new drinks for starbucks lovers jenna: an arizona special way to share america's love of coffee this valentine's day. tony aguilar created new frappuccinos for customers to try on february 14th. he posted his creations online. the first offering is called "the valentine frappuccino." it has strawberries and cream with raspberry at the bottom... vanilla bean in the middle... and blackberry and ipped cream on top. the second offering-- "love bean frappuccino"-- has vanilla bean with raspberry pumps.. topped with raspberry infused whipped cream and chocolate tim: facebook c-e-o mark zuckerberg is getting both support and backlash after posting a photo of his baby daughter, as she was about to get her vaccinations. andrew spencer explains. "" it may seem like an innocent picture of a dad taking his baby in for

holly firfer has today's health minute. " " (dr. terri mcfadden/children's healthcare of atlanta) "so toddlers learning to sleep well is really important because it's a platform for their overall health. we all need to have our bodies and our minds rest at night rejuvenate so that we can be ready for the next day of activities." between talking, playing, and learning -- toddlers are very active. getting them to slow down at bedtime can be a real challenge. pediatricians advise parents to remember the 4 b's when it comes to a bedtime routine. (dr. terri mcfadden/children's healthcare of atlanta) "so routines are really important so starting with bathing and having that bath time that allow them to settle down. and then, brushing their teeth and then they start to think ok bath then brushing. and then, bedtime and story time, it's really important to have a nice calming activity ke reading a book together and then there's bedtime." singing a lullaby or playing soft music can help. if it's too dark, add a night light or leave the door

holly firfer explains in tonight's medical minute. even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms... such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of winter. and be with family. laug

holly firfer takes a closer look at these new findings. according to the centers for disease control and prevention, nearly half of middle-and-high school students are exposed to secondhand smoke. the results come from the c-d-c's national youth tobacco survey... given to sixth- through-twelfth- graders. the survey found 48-percent of students who had never used tobacco products were still exposed to smoke in places like their home or the car. in addition, that exposure was nine-times higher in teens without smoking rules in their home and car... compared with those who have "smoke-free" rules. more than a third say they were exposed to smoking in public areas, followed by work, and at school. the result comes from a 20-13 survey off more than 18- thousand participants. the researchers say this just more when it comes to smoking, and encourage smoke-free homes and cars. holly firfer. demetria, how are the roads this morning? demetria obilor < no delays into mccarran this morning from 215 or your surface street routes. seeing more cones in

. >>> number of teenagers smoking a dropping the number of second-hand smoke has not >> holly firfer explains. >>> nearly half of middle and second-hand smoke. the results comes from the national youth tobacco survey given through 6th to 12th graders. they found 48 percent of students who never used tobacco products were exposed to places in their home and car. and compared to those who have smoke-free rules. and more than a third said they were exposed to smoking in and school. the results comes from a 2013 the researchers say it proves doctors need to intervene more when it comes to smoking and cars. for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. >> later, a report smoking hookah is more toxic. >> it is a big trend? >> there's a lot of hookah bars. >>> a water main break sends water flying high. >>> temperatures in the teens and 20s. factor the winds sustained around 10 miles an hour and some digits. temperatures will be rising this . >> towns's water supply has become troksic. volunteers have distributed. and the town water became contaminated after city leaders in 2014 switched sup

holly firfer looks at the dangers of giving the caffinated beverages to children. energy drinks - they're cheap, high-octane, and readily available in stores. maybe too readily available. a recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the u-s were for kids under 6 - many of them suffering serious symptoms. (dr. jennifer shu, pediatrician) a can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine which is equal to about 14 cans of soda. so way higher than you'd want a child to have. sometimes these drinks aren't labeled well, so you don't see what the ingredients can be, including the high amounts of caffeine, and a the child may think it's the same as any type of soda or juice that their parents might be ok with giving them. shu says the dangers of overconsumption for kids, and even adults varies from the minor... (dr. jennifer shu, pediatrician) as simple as headaches or some shakiness or jitteriness but they could even be more serious like problems with your heart rhythym, where your heart is i

holly firfer has some tips. (dr. terri mcfadden/children' s healthcare of atlanta) "so toddlers learning to sleep well is really important because it's a platform for their overall health. we all need to have our bodies and our minds rest at night so that we can replenish, rejuvenate so that we can be ready for the next day of activities." between talking, playing, and learning -- toddlers are very active. getting them to slow down at bedtime can be a real challenge. pediatricians advise parents to remember the 4 b's when it comes to a bedtime routine. (dr. terri mcfadden/children' s healthcare of atlanta) "so routines are really important so starting with bathing and having that bath time that allow them to settle down. and then, brushing their teeth and then they start to think ok bath then brushing. and then, bedtime and story time, it's really important to have a nice calming activity like reading a book together and lullaby or playing soft music can help. if it's too dark, add a night light or leave the door cra

i'm holly firfer. a search crew-- looking for a missing malaysia airlines flight-- have instead discovered a shipwreck that could be 200 years old. this is a sonar image of the shipwreck taken during the search. crews found the ship remains off of the west australian coast last month. they were looking for missing flight m-h-3-7-0. the airliner took off on march 8th 2014... then disappeared with 239 passengers and crew on board. what happened to the flight... when they came into contact with the wreck. experts say the ship is likely made of steel and iron... and dates from the turn of the 19th century. a california businessman sees a police foot chase and jumps into action. how his own survival story shaped his act... still ahead. plus... what an ohio fugitive did after he did like the picture police were using on his wanted poster but first... lindsey matherly will be back with your complete and you may not know what i'm talking about, but, uh. the yogurt made from your milk, is delicious. we all like

holly firfer finds out how your children can avoid obesity. in 2012 more than one third of children in the u.s. were overweight or even obese. a recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a contributing factor is lack of sleep. "sleep is important for so many things. ranging from good growth, helping your immune system, heart health, good behavior and the ability to focus and concentrate and learn well in school. not enough sleep may mean not suppressing the appetite and making you want to eat more, taking in more calories, as well as carbobydrate s in general. and that can cause a whole host of health problems. "too much eating eventually along with obesity pressure, diabetes, so everything's interrelated, we want everything to be in balance and that includes your nutrition, your sleep and your exercise. and so we do recommend that kids get the right amount of sleep recommended for their age, at least an hour ofofxercise a day, and to eat a healthy diet. so how much sleep do children need? according to the cdc: newborns should be sleep

i'm holly firfer photobombs a traffic camera and... they're letting who pick the presidential candidates? find out in take a look at this... coming up. and the harlem globetrotters are coming back to town... we talk with one of them after teh break buckets blakes celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the world famous harlem globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family show to the reno events center on tuesday, jan. 12, at 7 p.m., during their 2016 world tour. known worldwide as the ambassadors of goodwill", the globetrotters have also announced that they are giving back even more during their 90th year with the great assist program. stars of the team will leave a mark in communities across north america with acts of goodwill during the tour that is set to play over 330 games in 260 cities. fans are encouraged to visit greatassist.com to nominate a worthwhile cause or a deserving family in need of a smile, and the globetrotters will help as many fans as possible throughou

for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. the runnin' rebels are getting ready to play tonight... but their head coach won't be there... find out what he's saying after calling it quits. plus- who's the best college football team of them all? the outcome of last night's championship game- when we come back. you're watching channel 13 action news, where you ask, and we investigate. it's called a rigged economy, and this is how it works. most new wealth flows to the top 1%. it's a system held in place by corrupt politics where wall street banks and billionaires buy elections. my campaign is powered by over a million small contributions, people like you who want to fight back. the truth is you can't change a corrupt system by taking its money. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message. head coach dave rice. rice announced he was leaving the men's basketball team sunday night-- right in the middle of the season. players say the news took them by surprise, and although it may be hard for some... they just have to focus on the rea

for today's health minute i'm holly firfer. health officals are now confirming that three people in the new york city area have contracted the virus. all three had recently traveled outside the country. the c-d-c has expanded its list of countries they believe pregnant women should avoid visiting over concerns about a virus that spreads through mosquito bites. concerns about a virus that pregnant women should postpone travel to more than 20- mexico... and puerto rico. these countries are dealing with "zika virus" which can be dangerous to unborn babies. coming up, we'll check in with karla for another look at your work week forecast. but right now, here's a live look outside in the valley. you're watching channel thirteen action news, where you you know the basic bargain of america is if you work hard, and you do your part, you should be able to get ahead and stay ahead. but so many families don't feel like their hard work pays off. that's not the way america is supposed to operate. i want to go to bat for them every single day

it's a perfect way to stay warm, even if the temperatures outside are frigid i'm holly firfer. as we approach the oscars.. the biggest topic continues to be the issue of diversity in hollywood.. and it was the focus again during the producers guild and it's not exactly the itarod, but this pup is still having fun! now to the big matchup for super bowl 50 -- the stage is set after championship sunday -- the denver broncos will take on the carolina panthers -- peyton manning up against cam newton -- after the bronco's roughed up patriots in a tight battle last night -- abc's ryan smith here with all the highlights script: nats game - denver wins it! heading to superbowl 50! this morning, peyton manning?heading back to the super bowl for a fourth time ?.after winning a knock-down, grind-it-out football battle against his biggest on-field rival?.tom brady and the new england patriots. nat - it's a touchdown! their afc championship game sunday night ?the 17th meeting of the two super bowl winning quarterbacks?and an instant classic nats - brady fields the snap and he is in trouble!

minute, i'm holly firfer. alyx: in other health news, researchers in london say cutting the sugar content in sugar-sweetened drinks by 40% could prevent one and a half million overweight and obesity cases over five years. the researchers say reducing the sugar in drinks including fruit juices, would also prevent 300,000 cases of type-2 diabetes. a new report this morning the , u.s. is not prepared to deal with children's medical needs in the event of a crisis. the american academy of pediatrics says many stockpiled vaccines and drugs are only approved for adults. kcci 8 news time, 5:46 on your saturday morning. the unique [ horn honks ] okay, this is u.s. cellular, and this is verizon. now, same phones, but with u.s. cellular you get 6 gigs of 4g data for only $40 per month -- $20 less than verizon. and u.s. cellular's network was built to work in places like out here, here, and here. so, with all of that, why would you ever go to verizon? switch to u.s. cellular now and get 6 gigs of data for just $40 a month

holly firfer has more. "so toddlers learning to sleep well is really important because it's a platform for their overall health. we all need to have our bodies and our minds rest at night so that we can replenish, rejuvenate so that we can be ready for the next day of activities." between talking, playing, and learning -- toddlers are very active. getting them to slow down at bedtime can be a real challenge. pediatricians advise parents to remember the 4 b's when it comes to a bedtime routine. "so routines are really important so starting with bathing and having that bath time that allow them to settle down. and then, brushing their teeth then they start to think ok bath then brushing. and then, bedtime and story time, it's really important to have a nice calming activity like reading a book together and then there's bedtime." singing a lullaby or playing soft music can help. if it's too dark, add a night light or leave the door cracked. and for children older than 12-months, a special blanket or toy can he

holly firfer has more in today's health minute. even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms... such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentratin g and cravings for foods high in carbohydrate s that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of winter.

holly firfer reports on what you can do in today's health minute. in 2012 more than one third of children in the u.s. were overweight or even obese. a recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a contributing factor is lack of sleep. "sleep is important for so many things. ranging from good growth, helping your immune system, heart health, good behavior and the ability to focus and concentrate and learn well in school. not enough sleep may mean not susuressing the appetite and making you want to eat more, taking in more calories, as well as carbobydrates in general. and that can cause a whole host of health problems. "too much eating eventually along with obesity heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, so everything's interrelated, we want everything to be in balance and that includes your nutrition, your sleep and your exerse. and so we do recommend that kids get the right amount of sleep recommended for their age, at least an hour of exercise a day, and to eat a healthy diet. so how much sleep do children need? according to the cdc: n

as holly firfer explains... there are ways to even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms... such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark

holly firfer explains how parents can help reverse the trend. in 2012 more than one third of children in the u.s. were overweight or even obese. a recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a contributing factor is lack of sleep. "sleep is important for so many things. ranging from good growth, helping your immune system, heart health, good behavior and the ability to focus and concentrate and learn well in suppressing the appetite and making you want to eat more, taking in more calories, as well as carbobydrates in general. and that can cause a whole host of health problems. "too much eating eventually along with obesity eventually can cause problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, so everything's interrelated, we want everything to be in balance and that includes your nutrition, your sleep and your exercise. and so we do recommend that kids get the right amount of sleep recommended for their age, at least an hour of exercise a day, and to eat a healthy diet. so how much sleep do children need? according to the cdc: ne

holly firfer explains. most anyone suffering from rheumatoid arthritis will tell you they will do or try just about anything to relieve the pain. one way - is through what you eat. although there is no specific diet to treat r- a.. there are foods known to reduce inflammation.. which doctors say, may help. first- go with at least three to four ounces of fish twice a week... they are rich in omega - 3 fatty acids which fight your body that cause inflammation. beans are loaded with fiber, which helps reduce a protein in the body that can cause inflammation. they also help build muscle which helps support the joints affected by r-a. and remember when mom wouldn't let you leave the table without eating your broccoli? well, she really cared for you- because fruits and vegetables are great sources of anti- oxidants which can also reduce inflammation. refined sugar.. yep, the kind in doughnuts, cookies, candy, brownies, ice cream.. oh, sorry.. basically the stuff that tastes really good.. is really not good for yo

but there are ways to holly firfer ... 3 ((even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues.it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms...such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti-depressants or get through the dark days of winter. and be with family. laughter and togetherness are great therapy for the winter blues. it's a per

for today's health minute i'm holly firfer. a new online test that takes on seconds to complete is helping to identify pre-diabetic people closed captioning to resume shortly the american diabetes association and the c-d-c have partnered with the ad council to launch the nationwide psa/ it features information on type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.. the campaign encourages people to know where they stand by taking a short online test. questions include, height, the ad council estimates 86 million adults in the u-s have pre- diabetes, but 90 percent don't realize it some serious girl power is coming to saturday night live the latest promos featuring tonight's host and ufc star ronda rousey plus thousands attend the funeral of rene angelil. more on the touching tribute to celine dions and then tell them what to do. my plan -- break up the big banks, close the tax loopholes, and make them pay their fair share. then we can expand health care to all, and provide universal college education. will they like me? no. will they begin to pl

sleep can battle the bulge if they're not getting a heaeahy diet.for today's health minute i'm holly firfer. according to the c-d-c, obesity has affected nearly 13- million children and adolescents in the past decade. it's right now it's degrees in still to come..the revelation being made while the search for missing inmates continues in california. weather first forecast we have... have... the world a president has to grapple with, sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's prepared for it like no other. a tireless s sretary of state, standing up against the abuse of women and girls. negotiating a cease-fire in gaza, leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war. the presidency is the toughest job in the world... and she's the one leader who has what it takes to get every part of the job done. there are those who say we cannodefeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. w

holly firfer explains even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms... such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of winter. and be with family. laughter and togetherness are great therapy for the winter blues. it's a perfect way to stay are frig

holly firfer explains even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of such as fatigue, lack oversleeping, concentrating and high in carbohydrates there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti- depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of winter. and be with family. laughter and togetherness are great therapy for the winter blues. it's a perfect way to stay warm, even if the temperatures outside are frigid " elias: time for a s

important to stay warm even if the temperatures outside are frigid. for today's health minute, holly firfer. >>> snow left a lot get through >>> make sure . >> snow storm and a vehicle in its area. being stuck in the snow is not going to prevent a woman to going to work. she rode her horse for her seven mile commute. >> what better way to go to school than to ride my horse, give him out, give him a little exercise and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. so you might as well go with it. >> with no headlights, he had to leave work early before it got dark. she got a lot of smiles and lot of thumb's up for a lot of commuters. >> where do you park, when you go to work. >> i don't know where she works. >> 7 miles is nothing for a, a horse? >> i don't think 7 miles is that much. >> she's going to be having a pretty good option. >> we're going to see a down trend for the next couple of days. this evening, we're going to be in the 40s. other than that, it will be cool with the breezy conditions we'll have. those will linger tomorrow as well. we're looking at shower activity moving in as well. y

here's holly firfer with more >> even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's becausgo through a chemical imbalance d to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms, such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways that sad can be treated. modify your dithere are light boxes that can treat people with sad. if the problem becomes serious, doctors can recommend antidepressants or psychotherapy. even families -- laughter and togetherness are great for the winter blues. pamela: it is chilly this morning, but we have beautiful days to look forward to. 36 degrees in greenville right now. we will talk temperatures for the rest of the weekend.

holly firfer has more. >> toddlers learning to sleep well is important because it is a platform for their health. we all need to have our bodies and our minds rest at night so that we can replenish, ready for the next day of activities. >> between talking, playing, and learning -- toddlers are very active. getting them to slow down at bedtime can be a real challenge. pediatricians advise parents to remember the 4 b's when it comes to a bedtime routine. >> routines are really important. starting with bathing and having that bath time that allow them to settle down. and then, brushing their teeth and they start to think ok bath then brushing. ,and then, story time. it's really important to have a nice calming activity like reading a book together and then there is bedtime. >> singing a lullaby or playing soft music can help. if it's too dark, add a night light or leave the door cracked. and for children older than 12-months, a special blanket or toy can help. >> these are all behavioral modification techniques that we are talking about. none work overnight. and so, a parent really has to de

it's a perfect way to stay warm, even are frigidfor today's health minute, i'm holly firfer. the mayo clinic says women are more often diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, but men may have more-severe symptoms. it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.coming up next -- only on cbs 2 this mornrng.the people that one state prison won't give up on -- and how their work is setting the the time has come to make a choice... about which candidate can actually make a difference for you. in a world as complex as this, we need a president as experienced as hillary. in the s suation room... at the negotiating table... and always on your side... fighting for children and families. with a real plan to get incomes rising..... ...reduce drug prices... ...win equal pay for women... ...and protect social security and medicare for seniors. she'll build on obamacare, not start over. break through the gridlock, not add to it. defend planned parenthood, not attack it. stand up to the gun lobby, noprotect it. lead on foreign policy, not ignore it.t. we need a presiden

holly firfer looks at the dangers of energy drinks and children. --reporter pkg-as follows-- energy drinks - they're cheap, high-octane, and readily available in stores. maybe too readily available. a recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related centers in the u-s were for kids under 6 - many of them suffering serious nervous system and heart symptoms. a can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine which is equal to about 14 cans of soda. so way higher than you'd want a child to have. sometimes these drinks aren't labeled well, so you don't see what the ingredients can be, including the high amounts of caffeine, and a the child may think it's the same as any type of soda or juice that their parents might be ok with giving them. shu says the dangers of overconsumption for kids, and even adults varies from the minor... as simple as headaches or some shakiness or jitteriness but they could even be more serious like problems with your heart rhythym, where your heart is irregular, it beats too fast or even s

especially with the fierce snowstorm we just saw, a lot of people just want these dreary as holly firfer. >> reporter:even if you love the cold and outdoor winter sports, you've got to admit this has been a tough season. not only is it brisk outside, but shorter days and longer nights can bring on the blues. it's estimated at least 12 million americans suffer from a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or sad. doctors say in severe cases people with sad become depressed. many patients claim they just can't function. that's because the brain goes through a chemical imbalance due to a lack of sunlight, which can lead to a number of symptoms. such as fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, difficulty concentrating and cravings for foods high in carbohydrates that can cause weight gain. there are ways sad can be treated. modify your diet and exercise more. there are specially designed light boxes that are used to treat those with sad and if the problem becomes serious, some doctors will recommend anti-depressants or psychotherapy to help patients get through the dark days of

holly firfer 33 still to come... the "cake boss" is expanding the business what town is getting a sweet and tasty we're live gervais. gas here in south carolina is about one-62-a-gallon. and here's some more sweet news. the "cake boss" is expanding his business. buddy valastro... star of t-l-c's "cake boss," is opening a location in dallas, texas... this march. the family business is best known for cannoli, lobster tail and elaborate custom cakes. and it looks like we may have a baking-battle on our hands. buddy's opening up business... right across the street from a "sprinkles cupcakes" store. it looks like the snow didn't stop on the silver screen. eric, what topped the box office this weekend? leonardo dicaprio is conquering the top spot at this weekends box office... his survivalist movie, "the revenant" is expected to bring in 16-million dollars. "star wars: the force awakens" is taking the second place spot... with more than 14- million in earnings. it's followed by ice cube's comedy, "ride along two" earning c

holly firfer reports. problem may have actually started when you were just a baby. >> reporter:struggling to get your toddler on a regular bedtime routine? there is help! >> reporter: hitches advise parents to remember the five b's >> with bathing and brush the teeth is next. so bad and brushing and story time is nice to have a calming activity like reading a book. and then there bit time. >>bed time >> reporter: special blanket or toy can help. >> these are behavioral modification techniques that we are talking about parents have to decide if this is the course that they are ready for and they have to be consistent and make sure that they are ready for the long haul. you never really know what's coming. life just... happens. just when you think you know where it's going sfx: (ambulance sirens) it takes you someplace else. and that's why covered california is here. to help californians who need health insurance get it. so you'll be ready next time life happens. because it's more than just health care. it's

for today's health minute, i'm holly firfer a virtual the life of a the kicker, her parents bought for just 20 bucks. nicklaus children's baby's heart, i see it from the front, the back, i can see it from the top and i can see it from the bottom. that's right, "google cardboard goggles" gave cardiac surgeons cardboard goggles" gave cardiac surgeons the perspective they needed to repair little teegan lexcen's heart and lung. she was born 4 months ago with just half a heart and only 1 lung. doctors initially told her parents they wouldn't be able to save her -- until they saw things in 3d once we saw these images, we said wait a second, we can figure this out. i think this is the difference between her living and dying baby teegan was taken off a ventilator and is breathing on her own now, just 4 weeks post surgery doctors plan to send her home within the next 2 weeks a local grocery store is offering free health screenings starting today from 11 a-m to 4 p-m you can visit any sams club in the valley to get your free screening. testing includes blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass inde

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holly firfer reports on what you can do in today's health minute " " in 2012 more than one third of children in the u.s. were overweight or even obese. a recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a

holly firfer reports on what you can do in today's health minute " " in 2012 more than one third of children in the u.s. were overweight or even obese. a recent study in the journal pediatrics found that a contributing factor is lack of sleep. "sleep is important for so many things. ranging from good growth, helping

are great therapy for the winter to stay warm, even if the temperatures outside are frigid i'm holly firfer.

but whwh you're a little girl with a promising future, it can be even in today's health minute, holly firfer introduces us to a little ballerina who beating the odds! " "most every little girl dreams of growing up to be a ballerina. but for anna mott, that dream was becoming a reality. and when she was given the coveted role of clara in "the nutcracker", her friends and family knew she was destined for greatness. until.. (melissa mott/mother) "she started having a lot of back pain." anna was diagnosed with a rare cancerous brain tumor and the prognosis was not good. (melissa mott/mother) "we needed anna feeling very positive going