Jun 8, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Experts at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition are today presenting the results of a study that show higher levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), found in abundance in junk food, are associated with food allergy in children. Researchers from the University of Naples ‘Federico II’ observed three groups of children aged between 6-12 years old (61 children in total): those with food allergies, those with respiratory allergies, and healthy controls.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-junk-food-responsible-allergy-epidemic.html
Jun 7, 2019
Echo Live – Mary Rose McCarthy
AS much as we would like to safely bubble wrap our children and protect them from the pains of this world, in the end they will grow up to be much more successful, well-adjusted, happy adults if we help them deal with the hurdles and setbacks that happen in any life. If young people learn to cope with the downsides of life, they will equally learn to enjoy the good times even more.
https://www.echolive.ie/wow/Do-you-bubble-wrap-your-kids-5fa3ed2d-5764-45ad-93f7-0f2d7614704d-ds
Jun 7, 2019
TES – Tara Porter
When talking about the importance of ensuring mental health provision in schools, how often do we look to the PE department for answers? It may come as a surprise, but I believe that PE teachers can hold responsibility not just for physical health, but for mental health too. There is a growing body of research emerging about the positive impact physical activity has on mental wellbeing. Indeed, we might surmise that finding a sport, exercise or some physical activity that young people will love and take part in for life, might be the singular most important thing a school can do to ensure a young person leads a mentally-well life.
https://www.tes.com/news/key-good-mental-health-physical-activity
Jun 6, 2019
The Conversation – Elizabeth Westrupp
Many parents complain of difficulties in managing clingy children – whether it’s a baby who cries every time the parent is out of sight, a toddler who clings to their parent’s legs at social events, or a primary school kid who doesn’t want their parents to go out for dinner without them. “Clinginess” refers to a child who has a strong emotional or behavioural reaction to being separated from their parent.
https://theconversation.com/is-my-child-being-too-clingy-and-how-can-i-help-115372
Jun 6, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Obese children are four times more likely to become obese adults making childhood obesity a significant health threat. A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found the Developing Relationships that Include Values of Eating and Exercise (DRIVE) curriculum mitigated weight gain in at-risk children as well as prompting their parents to lose weight.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-home-based-weight-benefits-children-parents.html
