Jan 29, 2019
Medical X-Press – Bob Yirka
An international team of researchers has found evidence that suggests children begin to become susceptible to social influence when they reach age 12. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes experiments they conducted with 155 children between the ages of six and 14 (some of whom were autistic) and what they found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-people-susceptible-social-age.html
Jan 28, 2019
Belief Net – Linda Mintle
We all know the child who can’t sit still, is impulsive and easily distracted. And we repeatedly hear that the numbers of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to rise. As we think about why this is so, have we considered the role of sleep? Could it be that sleep problems look a lot like ADHD? https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/doinglifetogether/2019/01/sleep-linked-adhd.html#IQZyDfH3ojZZhk4s.99
Jan 28, 2019
The News International – Staff Writer
If children are not made to go through essential experiences like touch and movements such as rolling and crawling, it is likely that they will face social, behavioural and learning problems. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/424487-preventing-social-behavioural-and-learning-problems-in-children
Jan 27, 2019
The Oakland Press – Andrea Peck
“Childhood obesity is a complex issue and there are a variety of factors that influence obesity rates both nationally and in Michigan,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for the Oakland County Health Division. “We know that improving individual behaviors, such as eating a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, decreasing screen time, and a regular sleep pattern, are key in addressing obesity.” https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/local/child-obesity-healthy-programs-across-the-county-aim-to-lower/article_c4967c34-1b2f-11e9-bc13-bfcacea85fb3.html
Jan 27, 2019
The Chicago Daily Herald – Dr. Matthew Smiley
We often think of not having enough time to exercise as an adult problem, but new research shows that children are affected by this issue as well. A recent report from the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance stated that physical inactivity levels in children around the globe have reached crisis levels and showed that children worldwide are not active enough to maintain healthy growth and development. https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20190127/help-kids-be-more-physically-active-with-these-simple-tips
