May, 2021 - Healthy Kids Blog - Page 9

Exercise aids the cognitive development of children born preterm

Science Daily – Staff Writer

Children that are born before the 37th week of pregnancy remain under close medical supervision while they are young. Any cognitive limitations often disappear after a few years. However, children who come into the world even before the 32nd week of gestation still exhibit differences even into their teenage years. In a new study, researchers led by Dr. Sebastian Ludyga and Professor Uwe Pühse have demonstrated that these children have weaker impulse control compared with children born at term (after the 37th week of pregnancy). This can, for example, have disadvantages in school performance and is linked to behavioral problems and a higher susceptibility to addiction.

Read More: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210506105422.htm

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For 17 Million Adolescents Between the Ages of 12 and 15; Studies Show Even Greater Effectiveness For Teens Than Adults

The 74 Million – Staff Writer

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it was expanding its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine “to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee has also scheduled a meeting Wednesday to review the data, where the agency is expected to similarly approve this extension of the EUA.

Read More: https://www.the74million.org/fda-authorizers-pfizer-vaccine-for-nearly-17-million-adolescents-between-the-ages-of-12-and-15-studies-show-even-greater-effectiveness-for-teens-than-adults/

8 Reasons Kids Toss & Turn At Night

Moms – Simon Books

A good night’s sleep is important for a child’s physical and mental health. After a complete day of play they honestly want that rest. Tossing and turning can be uncomfortable, disruptive, and frustrating. However, it’s interesting that each baby is pretty unique with regards to how they sleep. It is challenging to discover if there is a problem. There could be a problem if the child is continuously turning and flipping in the night and does so night after night. You may be wondering why they are acting in this manner.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/why-kids-toss-turn-night/