Aug 10, 2021
Today – Kristin Kirkpatrick
Millions of Americans are getting back-to-school ready. Yet amongst the new school supplies and excitement looms a pandemic that we just can’t seem to get rid of. Additionally, the bulk of grade-school children are heading back without the opportunity to get vaccinated. Therefore, a focus on what’s best for the immune system should be added to our back-to-school list of priorities.
Read More: https://www.today.com/health/kids-immunity-how-parents-can-support-kids-immune-systems-t227762
Aug 10, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The calories that children and adolescents consumed from ultraprocessed foods jumped from 61% to 67% of total caloric intake from 1999 to 2018, according to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. Published August 10, 2021, in JAMA, the study analyzed dietary intake from 33,795 children and adolescents nationwide.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-08-ultraprocessed-foods-comprise-calories-children.html
Aug 9, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Obesity in children and adolescents is one of the most significant health-related challenges globally. A study carried out by the Folkhälsan Research Center and the University of Helsinki investigated whether a link exists between the digital media use of Finnish school-age children and the risk of being overweight later in adolescence. In addition, the study looked into whether children’s physical activity has an effect on this potential link.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-08-physical-children-adverse-effects-digital.html
Aug 9, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A large-scale study provides further evidence that being overweight causes depression and lowers wellbeing and indicates both social and physical factors may play a role in the effect.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-08-high-bmi-depression-physical-social.html
Aug 8, 2021
The Sentinel Source – Sam Bator
After such a long, tough year for so many families, it might initially be difficult to get your child outside and active, just as it is often hard for us adults to get into a good exercise routine. However, there are many studies that have shown being outdoors and exercising both have mood-boosting effects, relieve stress and help fight off depression. If we can encourage kids to get outside, it is likely that the positive effects of being outdoors will compound, and you will meet less resistance the next time.
Read More: https://www.sentinelsource.com/pandemic_parenting/how-can-i-get-my-kid-off-the-computer-and-outside/article_b24cfaae-94f0-5eb9-8c51-525e0c870ab8.html
