TV3 – Staff Writer
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a child depressingly pick at a meal you’ve slaved over. But kids are often fussy eaters. Even those who start off well can go through phases where they decide they don’t like meat, vegetables or anything they haven’t seen before.” (more)
The Asbury Park Press – Staff Writer
Vegetables and fruits can be a tough sell for youngsters, but simple changes in your family’s eating habits can help make sure that your children get enough of these healthy foods every day. Researchers studied more than 300 families with 3- to 5-year-olds. When researchers looked at why kids ate healthier they found two keys to success.” (more)
The Health Site – Staff Writer
Watching your child struggling to breathe is terrifying. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. 20 million people suffer from asthma in India; this is 10% of global burden of 200 million asthmatics worldwide. Over 3,500 people die from an asthmatic episode each year in India, so this condition is definitely not one to be taken lightly. To reduce the risk, children with asthma are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics. Prescribing antibiotics is not bad but an overdose can have a serious effect on the child’s health. Dr Rajendra P Setty of Paras Bliss Panchkula elaborates.” (more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Teenagers are more than twice as likely to be obese if they can remember seeing a junk food advert every day compared to those who couldn’t recall any over a month, according to a report by Cancer Research UK. This included ads on TV, billboards and social media, and is the largest survey of its kind to make a link between these forms of advertising and weight. Obese teenagers were more likely to recall social media adverts than the other mediums, so this platform had the greatest association with obesity.” (more)
Money Facts – Staff Writer
Exercise is beneficial at any age, but especially for kids. This may be why a whopping 48% of British kids take part in at least two sports, with 10% even playing five or more. All this activity is great, but you don’t want it to break the bank.” (more)