Now to Love – Rebel Wylie
There’s no doubt that a family camping adventure is the stuff that memories are made of. Children will always recall the fun and excitement of exploring the world with the freedom that comes from pitching a tent and having no demands on their time. (more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing, in adulthood, according to new research presented today (Wednesday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. In contrast, children who are exposed to air pollution are more likely to experience respiratory problems as young adults. (more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Encouraging young people to do strength-based exercises—such as squats, push ups and lunges—could play a key role in tackling child obesity, research suggests. Taking part in exercises that cause muscles to contract, and strengthen muscles and bones, was found to reduce children’s body fat percentage. The findings also suggests an increase in muscle mass—gained from strength-based exercises—could help boost children’s metabolism and energy levels. (more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The Robert Koch Institute has published new data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) on allergies, mental health problems and accident injuries. KiGGS is the only comprehensive study on the health of children and adolescents in Germany and an important database for evidence-based policy decisions. The ‘data for action’ of the current KiGGS wave were collected between 2014 and 2017 by physical examinations and interviews. The data can also be used for trend analyses by comparing them with data from the KiGGS baseline study, which was conducted between 2003 and 2006. The latest results are published in issue 3/2018 of the Journal of Health Monitoring. (more)
The Press-Republican – Robin Caudell
Children learn lifelong skills for health and fitness firsthand at the Plattsburgh YMCA’s Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. This summer, they learned how “Eat Well, Play Hard” in a nutrition program presented by Bonnie Schultz, a Capital District Childcare Council dietitian. “It’s funded by the USDA through SNAP Ed and through the New York State Department of Health for eligible child-care centers in high-needs regions to work with 3- to 5-year-olds, the teachers in the classrooms and families to try to integrate more nutrition and physical activity just as part of the regular routine,” Schultz said. (more)