Apr 20, 2021
Medical News Today – Louisa Richards
Foods containing essential nutrients are important for children’s brain development and function. Low glycemic index (GI) foods can also support brain function by balancing blood sugar. These foods can help improve concentration and focus while at school. This article discusses the role of nutrition in brain development and explains which foods are beneficial for children. It looks at ideas for meals, including breakfasts, and snacks to help with studying and concentration.
Read More: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/brain-food-for-kids
Apr 20, 2021
Business Insider – Amy Morin
The number one comment I hear from readers of my adult books on mental strength is, “I wish I would have learned these things sooner.” So I decided to write a mental strength book for kids. And while my adult books focus on what not to do, the kids’ book focuses on what to do. If kids learn these skills now, they won’t grow up to develop the unhealthy habits that rob adults of mental strength.
Read More: https://www.businessinsider.com/things-strong-kids-do-exercises-parents-can-use-teach-2021-3
Apr 19, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their developing years. The study, led by Professor Efrat Monsonego-Ornan and Dr. Janna Zaretsky from the Department of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition at the University’s Faculty of Agriculture, was published in the journal Bone Research and serves as the first comprehensive study of the effect of widely-available food products on skeleton development.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-negative-impact-junk-food-kids.html
Apr 19, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Teenagers are sometimes seen as ‘carefree’ and in such a fun period of life, making memories that will last a lifetime. However, teenagers are also facing a very challenging time. They are dealing with hormones and a changing body. They are trying to find their place in the world away from their parents, and they are facing some tough decisions. They are about to finish high school, and they have to decide where they want to go to college if they want to go, and what they want to do with the rest of their life. This is a lot of pressure and stress on a teenager, who is just learning how to cope with the world.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/why-music-healthy-outlet-teens/
Apr 18, 2021
Insider – Erin Heger
Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle for children as it lays the foundation for future healthy habits. It can also decrease the risk of becoming overweight in adulthood or developing type 2 diabetes . Targeting certain muscle groups early can also prepare your child for more complex motor skills later on, like dribbling a basketball or riding a bike. Here is how much your child should be exercising based on their age:
Read More: https://www.insider.com/exercises-for-kids
