May 16, 2021
Medical News Today – Lisa Hodgson
The report referenced above showed that 37% of children in that age group drank the beverage every day, increasing from 23% in 2014 and 31% in 2016. A 2014 studyTrusted Source found that coffee accounted for 10% of caffeine intake in children aged 2-11 years old in 1999-2000. This figure more than doubled to 24% of caffeine intake a decade later. This article looks at the risks of caffeine and coffee for children, how much coffee and caffeine children consume through everyday drinks and snacks, and when to seek medical advice for children who have had excessive coffee or caffeine intake.
Read More: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-coffee-bad-for-kids
May 16, 2021
Ladue News – Joseph Kahn
Many skills developed during childhood and adolescence establish lifelong habits – both good and bad. These include study, social interaction, diet and food choice, and other healthy habits, such as exercise and physical activity.
Read More: https://www.laduenews.com/front-and-center/health/how-much-should-your-child-be-exercising-president-of-mercy-kids-weighs-in/article_41035dab-b3c8-5be0-bb11-2d0c3550ca24.html
May 15, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found a link between childhood BMI and the risk of eating disorders, and this study showed both a high and a low BMI. Childhood obesity is a large problem in the US and other parts of the world, and there are countless studies and programs set up to try and combat this problem. The pandemic has made this problem worse, with limited activity and remote learning. It is important to know exactly what the root of the problem is, and what consequences it can have for children as they grow. A BMI has been used for decades to give a picture of a person’s weight relevant to their height.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/childhood-bmi-directly-linked-developing-eating-disorders-study/
May 15, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). After special classes, children improve their attention, decrease hyperactivity, they stay alert longer, and they can engage in complex activities longer. This is the conclusion reached by psychologists at Ural Federal University who studied the effect of exercise on functions associated with voluntary regulation and control in 16 children with ADHD aged six to seven years. The results of the study are published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-05-yoga-aid-children-adhd-focus.html
May 14, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
New research shows that people who suffer from recurrent abdominal pain in childhood may be more likely to have disordered eating as teenagers. This is the first study to provide prospective evidence of an association between recurrent abdominal pain at aged 7-9 years and fasting to control weight at aged 16 years. The study, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, suggests that recurrent abdominal pain, the most common gastro-intestinal complaint of childhood, may be an independent risk factor for later fasting to control weight.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-05-childhood-abdominal-pain-linked-disordered.html
