Feb 6, 2019
The Daily Mail – Mia De Graaf
Concussed teenagers recover faster if they are prescribed aerobic exercise such as running on the treadmill or using an exercise bike, a new study found. On average they recovered four days quicker than teens doing just stretching exercises who took 17 days. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6666183/Exercise-better-rest-concussion.html
Feb 5, 2019
The U.S. News and World Report – Alexa Lardieri
A study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics discovered that only 1 in 20 adolescents are meeting the guidelines and that a discrepancy exists between the sexes. Only three percent of girls get enough sleep and exercise and don’t exceed screen time recommendations, compared to seven percent of boys. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-02-04/study-only-5-percent-of-adolescents-meet-sleep-exercise-screen-time-guidelines
Feb 5, 2019
Medical – X-Press – Staff Writer
Only 1 in 20 U.S. adolescents is meeting national recommendations for sleeping, physical activity, and screen time, according to new research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The study, published today in JAMA Pediatrics, also revealed differences in the findings between females and males, with just 3 percent of girls reaching all three guideline targets, compared to 7 percent of boys. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-02-teens-high-screen.html
Feb 4, 2019
The Daily Mail – Cindy Tran
Every parent wants their children to do better in school. Making sure your kids get as many nutrients as possible can help to optimise their focus, concentration and memory in the classroom. Here, Australian dietitian Susie Burrell has revealed the five superfoods to pack in lunch boxes to boost your child’s brain power. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-6662277/Nutritionist-Susie-Burell-reveals-five-superfoods-help-boost-childs-brain-power.html
Feb 4, 2019
NBC 2 – Staff Writer
From what they eat to how they play—when it comes to keeping children healthy doctors say there are a few things families need to focus on. “Learning what is good for them to eat, what is not good for them to eat, and what activities they need to do is helpful,” said Dr. Denise Drago, a pediatrician with Lee Health. https://www.nbc-2.com/story/39901290/health-matters-keeping-kids-healthy
