Mar 21, 2018
Inquirer – Staff Writer
Results of a new international survey released Tuesday, March 20 on World Oral Health Day has revealed improvements parents can make in helping children establish a good dental care routine, starting with earlier dental checkups before a child’s first birthday. Carried out by the FDI World Dental Federation, the survey questioned 4,056 parents with children aged 18 and under in the United Kingdom, Australia, Egypt, Philippines, France, United States, Morocco, Sweden, China and Argentina. (more)
Mar 21, 2018
Science Daily – Staff Writer
Simple statements of praise may have a big effect on the amount of exercise young adults with autism complete, according to preliminary research from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG). The study also found that praising people with autism by pre-recorded messages through iPhones and iPods shows promise for producing more exercise. “As people with autism age, they tend to exercise less and less than their peers without autism,” said FPG’s Melissa N. Savage, who headed the study. “Previous studies have shown that individuals with autism are at special risk for health challenges like obesity, as well as for secondary conditions like depression and diabetes.” (more)
Mar 20, 2018
The Independent – Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Amandine Garde, and Elizabeth Handsley
From spreading fake news, to fostering narcissism and online bullying, social media is under increasing fire. The question of how to harness its potential while limiting negative effects is one of the biggest of our age. And its effects on children’s physical and mental health is perhaps one of the greatest challenges. Yet among all this debate about how social media has changed our lives, children’s exposure to advertising on social media is rarely discussed. (more)
Mar 20, 2018
Florida Today – Susan Hammerling
Teaching children how to select and eat healthy food choices is important. So much so that March has been dubbed National Nutrition Month. Eating healthy foods help children properly grow physically and mentally. The nutrition a child receives during the first few years of life can affect their health for years to come. Children need specific nutrients to thrive and grow. (more)
Mar 19, 2018
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A before-school physical activity initiative started by a group of moms is an effective path to helping kids lose weight, according to a study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and Harvard Medical School. The K-8 BOKS program, which has spread to 2,700 schools in four countries and attracted sponsorship from sneaker giant Reebok, requires little from school districts by way of staff and equipment, relying on volunteer leaders and emphasizing simple, accessible activities. (more)
