May 8, 2018
Medical X-Press – Jeroen Douwes And Geoffrey H. Donovan
Since the pioneering work of architecture professor Roger Ulrich, who found that patients with a view of a natural scene recovered more quickly from surgery, research has shown that exposure to the natural environment is associated with a wide range of health benefits. We have focused our work on asthma, and our research, published today, shows that children who live in greener neighbourhoods are less likely to develop it. (more)
May 7, 2018
The U.S. News and World Report – Barbara Greenberg
When you think about body image issues and eating disorders, you might be inclined to focus on how frequently women and girls are affected. But while these issues are sadly a way-too-common problem for girls, they’re also a concern for many boys, too – particularly teens. It’s crucial for parents to recognize that boys are also vulnerable and to be aware of the factors that make boys susceptible to body image issues and eating disorders, as well as the signs and symptoms, to help boys who are struggling. (more)
May 7, 2018
Public News Service – Staff Writer
Self-control is critical to developing healthy adult behaviors, and researchers studying willpower in children say how children want to be perceived by peers may be just as influential as a child’s natural traits or abilities. Using the classic “marshmallow test” that allows children given one marshmallow to eat it immediately or wait until a second marshmallow is provided, researchers at the University of Colorado found that children who wanted approval from their social group were more likely to exercise self-control when deciding whether or not to eat the marshmallow. (more)
May 6, 2018
The Standard – Staff Writer
Eating too much sugar can often means we’re eating too many calories and if we don’t use them, our body will store them as fat. This can lead to weight gain and if this happens to our children, it’s very likely they will carry it into their adolescent and adult years, becoming overweight or obese. (more)
May 6, 2018
The Sun – Ruth Harrison
For kids, sleep is even more important. Studies have revealed that children who get more rest at night perform better at maths, science and reading. Sleeping is essential to a child’s development. Most children need at least nine hours’ sleep every night to be happy and healthy. Yet 400,000 kids in this country currently do not have a proper bed of their own to sleep in. (more)
