Apr 3, 2018
The Miami Herald – Jelte Kelchtermans, M.D.
While getting up in the morning can be challenging for adults, kids are little balls of energy from the moment they open their eyes and often wake up with a “pep in their step.” While it may be hard for parents to tackle that enthusiasm early in the morning, this type of energy, when directed properly, can actually be a healthy for children! Physical activity and exercise can prevent obesity in children, promote bone formation, increase self-esteem, and lower their risk for depression. (more)
Apr 2, 2018
The Courier Post – Rowan Medicine
Having a child who is a ‘picky eater’ can be concerning for parents, but Dr. Jacqueline Kaari, of Rowan Medicine Pediatrics, says this is a normal developmental stage that most parents will witness as their child matures. “Insisting that your child eats certain foods at specific times risks associating food with stress and anxiety in your child’s mind, and those associations could affect your child’s eating habits later in life,” she said. (more)
Apr 2, 2018
Newsmax – Paul Sisolak
Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the body’s immune system fails to produce much-needed insulin. Once called juvenile-onset diabetes, it accounts for about 5 percent of all diabetes diagnoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often occuring in children between the ages of 5 to 7 years old. (more)
