Nov 25, 2018
Mind Body Green – Claire Gillespie
Building healthy habits in kids during their earliest years is one of a parent’s most important—and most challenging—responsibilities. It’s no easy task getting a small child to put down an enthralling screen of moving colors and sounds once they’ve picked it up, and in a modern world with devices constantly beckoning their attention, everything from getting the kids outside to getting them to sleep at a reasonable hour can be a real struggle. (more)
Nov 25, 2018
The Chicago Tribune – Jean Twenge
Many parents want to know how much time their kids should be spending in front of screens, whether on their smartphones, tablets or TV. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested a limit of two hours a day of TV for children and teens. (more)
Nov 24, 2018
Latestly – Staff Writer
Children’s health is a matter of significant concern, mainly because it is difficult for kids to express what they feel exactly. Sometimes the diagnosis goes wrong, and that may delay the treatment cause the problems to increase in future. When we talk about pains in children, the causes of the strains in the back and neck are often ignored. (more)
Nov 24, 2018
SBS – Yasmin Noone
The Mediterranean diet is the gold standard of eating for adults and children, the world over. Characterised by generous servings of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, nuts and legumes, the Mediterranean dietary pattern can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic issues. (more)
Nov 23, 2018
The Miami Herald – Allison Horton
Type 1 diabetes usually begins during childhood or adolescence but can develop in adults. Symptoms include excessive thirst, eating a lot and weight loss, said Dr. Arcenio Chacon of Baptist Children’s Hospital. Haley had experienced these symptoms. When blood sugar levels are high, it becomes difficult for the kidneys to process, so the sugar spills into the urine. That leads to frequent urination and dehydration. Weight loss results because the body is not absorbing the sugar, which has the calories. (more)
