Sep 28, 2021
The Conversation – Lina Begdache
About 6.1 million children in the U.S., more than 9% of all kids and teens, have been diagnosed at some point in their lives with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Known as ADHD, it causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Many kids and teens diagnosed with ADHD take prescription stimulants, such as Adderall and Ritalin. These drugs increase brain activity to counteract a lack of focus and poor concentration.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/should-teens-taking-adhd-anxiety-and-depression-drugs-consume-energy-drinks-and-coffee-166864
Sep 27, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Published today in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the study also suggests that boys who experience less emotional distress in middle childhood are also more likely to be more physically active in early adolescence.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-ball-good.html
Sep 27, 2021
Medical X-Press – Jim Murez
A team from the UO College of Education looked at the interplay between the way parents feed their children and emotional eating by parents and children, as well as the influence the parent’s gender has on that association. Their goal was to better understand how child emotional eating develops and inform interventions that aim to prevent such behaviors from becoming unhealthy.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-parents-kids-linked-emotional.html
Sep 26, 2021
The U.S. News and World Report – Staff Writer
COVID-19 shouldn’t keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it’s critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Read More: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-09-25/keep-your-kids-safe-from-covid-while-playing-sports
Sep 26, 2021
CNN – Megan Marples
Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child’s day.
Read More: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/16/health/convincing-children-exercise-fitness-wellness/index.html
