Harvard Health – Claire McCarthy, MD
While most children and teens who have COVID-19 recover completely, sometimes the virus can have lasting effects. One of those effects can be damage to the muscle of the heart — and if a damaged heart is stressed by exercise, it can lead to arrhythmias, heart failure, or even sudden death.
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Children with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes have a 10 times higher risk of COVID-19-related complications and death compared to those with well-controlled diabetes, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
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The Washington Post – Valerie Strauss
Part of the fallout from being cooped up inside for months on end and trying to avoid others during the coronavirus pandemic is that young children have not been allowed to play as much and in the ways to which they have been accustomed — and that’s a big problem for kids.
The Conversation – Hazel Flight
Michelle Obama’s new TV show, Waffles and Mochi, aimed at young children, is a fabulous idea. The idea is to show children where food comes from and some ways of cooking it from scratch – instead of just buying pre-made meals from the supermarket.
Moms – Megan Glosson
We all know what children need for their physical health: food, shelter, and clothing. But sometimes it’s hard to know what children really need for their emotional and mental health to thrive. However, most medical experts and clinical psychologists agree that children need these five things above all else for their mental wellbeing:
Read More: https://www.moms.com/5-things-every-child-needs-for-their-mental-wellbeing/