Nov 22, 2020
Medical News Bulletin – Melody Sayrany
Today, osteoporosis, a disease resulting in the loss of bone mass, is the leading cause of weakness and fractures in adults. Globally, 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis, 75 million of which are seen in Japan, Europe, and USA. Proper bone health, growth, and development are important factors in preventing such diseases. Understanding how to optimize exercise and bone health in children can help lessen such diseases later on in adulthood. Researchers at the University of South Australia looked into the ideal day of activities for children’s skeletal health.
Read More: https://medicalnewsbulletin.com/children-exercise-and-bone-health/
Nov 21, 2020
The Reading Eagle – Staff Writer
Too little sleep can make it hard for a child to concentrate and pay attention at school. It also can lead to mood swings and irritability and can increase a child’s tendency to have bed-wetting accidents. Therefore, it’s important to address your son’s sleep problem.
Read More: https://www.readingeagle.com/living/health/coronavirus-pandemic-affects-childrens-sleep-habits/article_29e0b2de-7379-59ea-af9c-5ccfba2619ba.html
Nov 21, 2020
The Greenwich Sentinel – Patrice Kopas
Holidays are a busy time. We try to juggle decorating, shopping, visiting family, and entertaining with our normal day-to-day activities. This year, we will face additional stress trying to follow our family traditions in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Not only will we, as parents and caregivers, feel stress, but our children will sense it. Here are a few suggestions on how to minimize stress:
Read More: https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2020/11/20/how-to-help-prevent-childrens-holiday-stress/
Nov 20, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
It can be hard for any child to visit a health care provider, but it can be especially hard if he or she fears needles. Vaccinations are a childhood rite of passage, but they are important, as they can prevent and limit the spread of illness.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-qa-children-flu-vaccination.html
Nov 20, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated widespread social isolation, affecting all ages of global society. A new rapid review in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), reports on the available evidence about children and young people specifically, stating that loneliness is associated with mental health problems, including depression and anxiety-potentially affecting them years later.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-loneliness-youth-impact-mental-health.html
