Jul 28, 2021
Medical X-Press – Anthony Blazevich
The acrobatic handsprings, somersaults and twists performed by world-class gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics are among the most complex skills humans can perform. But at their heart is an instinctive process that can help teach us mere mortals how to stay safe from falls as we move much less spectacularly around our own environment.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-olympic-gymnasts-physical.html
Jul 27, 2021
The Conversation – Seena Mathew
As a neurobiologist trained in brain physiology, a fitness enthusiast and a mom, I spend hours at the local pool during the summer. It’s not unusual to see children gleefully splashing and swimming while their parents sunbathe at a distance – and I’ve been one of those parents observing from the poolside plenty of times. But if more adults recognized the cognitive and mental health benefits of swimming, they might be more inclined to jump in the pool alongside their kids.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/swimming-gives-your-brain-a-boost-but-scientists-dont-know-yet-why-its-better-than-other-aerobic-activities-164297
Jul 27, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
It is no secret that brushing your teeth twice a day is highly effective in promoting healthy teeth and gums. The International Association of Pediatric Dentistry advocates brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride to prevent decayed, missing, or filled teeth—known as childhood dental caries (ECC)—in children.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-good-toothbrushing-habits-children-linked.html
Jul 26, 2021
The Conversation – Grant R. Tomkinson and Justin J. Lang
Research on the health benefits of muscle fitness for children and adolescents has increased significantly in the past decade. One systematic review of this research found that low muscle fitness was associated with high body fat, poor bone health and low self-esteem, as well as a high risk of developing heart disease in later life.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/kids-grip-strength-is-improving-but-other-measures-of-muscle-fitness-are-getting-worse-164295
Jul 26, 2021
The Conversation – William C. Miller
Across the U.S., COVID-19 cases are rising again, primarily in unvaccinated populations. Most of these cases are due to the highly infectious delta variant of SARS-Cov-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Many children are among those who aren’t vaccinated, simply because no vaccines have been authorized for children under 12. About a quarter of children aged 12-15 years have been vaccinated. Given the rise in cases and the inability to vaccinate young children, many parents are concerned about the safety of traveling this summer.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/worried-about-traveling-with-unvaccinated-kids-6-questions-answered-on-how-to-manage-the-risks-164540
