May 24, 2021
KSL – Kim Giles
According to an article in Scientific American, our country is experiencing a great decrease in empathy for other people, which the authors call an “empathy deficit.” The article mentions “a recent Gallup poll showed that roughly a third of the country doesn’t think there’s a problem with race relations” and the authors suggest this shows that many people aren’t grasping other people’s perspectives. They blame technology, social media and the pandemic as major causes.
Read More: https://www.ksl.com/article/50169739/coach-kim-how-to-teach-empathy-to-kids-and-why-its-important
May 23, 2021
The Coshocton Tribune – Emily Marrison
The last day of school is upon us. Summertime! What memories do you have of time spent as a child during June, July and August? I’m sure more than a few will pipe up with baling hay or tending the garden and canning vegetables. But I do hope you have some freedom memories as well like riding your bike, swimming, spending time in the woods or other outside pleasures.
Read More: https://www.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/local/2021/05/23/we-overscheduling-summer-our-kids/5189958001/
May 23, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
It is ingrained in parents to curtail the hours their children spend in front of the television. Anecdotal evidence suggests that prolonged viewing of television and use of smart gadgets during early years can adversely affect a child’s eyesight and behavioral development. However, there is little scientific evidence to support such observations on the effects of excessive television exposure on children’s visual acuity. Now, Professor Matsuo Toshihiko (M.D., Ph.D.) and Professor Yorifuji Takashi (M.D., Ph.D.) from Okayama University describe how such exposure can indeed have detrimental effects on children’s eyesight during later years.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-05-high-television-exposure-affect-visual.html
May 22, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has led experts to know what is the main cause of spinal fractures in children. When you become a mom, you learn very quickly that children get hurt all the time, and most of the time, it is just random bumps and bruises along the way. Accidents and injuries that don’t tend to lead to the emergency room or doctors. However, there are cases that can seriously injure children, and this is the hardest part of motherhood. When medical professionals see injuries in children, it may lead to studies and research to find out how these injuries are happening. By finding out the cause, work can be done to put forward more preventative measures.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/major-cause-children-spinal-fractures/
May 22, 2021
Medical X-Press – Michael Merschel
Children with obstructive sleep apnea who don’t outgrow it by adolescence have nearly three times the risk of high blood pressure as teens compared to those without the breathing issue, a new long-term study shows.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-05-kids-apnea-teen-years-high.html
