Jul 15, 2021
The Conversation – Jessica Stern
In contrast to popular myths about self-obsessed teens, existing research shows that adolescence is a key stage of development for the growth of empathy: the ability to stand in someone else’s shoes, to understand and resonate with their emotions and to care about their well-being. Empathy is a skill that develops over time, and it has major consequences for teens’ social interactions, friendships and adult relationships.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/teens-with-secure-family-relationships-pay-it-forward-with-empathy-for-friends-164298
Jul 15, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
According to the World Health Organization, over 340 million children and adolescents (aged 5 to 10 years old) were classified as overweight or obese in 2016, a statistic that has risen from 14% since 1975. Childhood obesity is associated with a wide range of severe health complications and an increased risk of premature onset of illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Without intervention, children and young adolescents classified as obese are likely to remain so throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-peers-food-choices-healthy-habits.html
Jul 14, 2021
The Conversation – Nial Wheate and Elise Schubert
When was the last time you swallowed a pill, be it a tablet or capsule? This morning or sometime in the past week? Now, can you remember the very first time you had to take a pill? Probably not.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/how-do-you-teach-a-child-to-swallow-a-pill-hint-use-lollies-154552
Jul 14, 2021
Medical X-Press – Neil Schoenherr
The stay-at-home orders during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a decrease in children’s physical activity and an increase in screen time, finds two new studies from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-pandemic-screen-decreased-physical-children.html
Jul 13, 2021
The Conversation – Kaitlyn Parks and Ryan Stevenson
For individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, early access to support services and effective intervention can be life-altering. To access these services through the health-care system, however, most institutions require an official diagnosis.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/treating-specific-symptoms-of-autism-or-adhd-can-help-children-even-without-a-diagnosis-163864
