‘Few-foods’ diet could be recipe for easing ADHD symptoms

Medical X-Press – Cara Murez

New research suggests that short-term nutritional intervention, which tests whether certain foods are a trigger for ADHDsymptoms through the process of elimination, might make a difference.

ADHD can result in inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, and nutrition can play a part in managing symptoms, the European researchers said.

Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-few-foods-diet-recipe-easing-adhd.html

These 37 Best Indoor Activities For Kids Will Banish Boredom This Winter

Romper – Kinsey Gidick

Going to the playground is great. Kids can run off their wild energy and hang upside down from the monkey bars, but with winter’s chill in the air, perhaps you’d prefer to have the kiddos play indoors. Good news, there are loads of great kids indoor activities. Sure, crafts and board gamescome to mind. But did you know there are physical activities kids can do inside too? These 32 best indoor activities for kids will have them burning off their Captain Crunch in no time.

Read More: https://www.romper.com/entertainment/best-indoor-activities-for-kids

Flu Making Comeback This Year, So Get Your Kids’ Flu Shot

Moms – Larissa Marulli

This year the flu has been making an appearance after taking a vacation last year. The US has already seen multiple child cases and even two child deaths which have led to health experts urging parents to get kids their flu shots as soon as possible. In a Today article, it’s reportedthat last year’s flu season was the smallest on record. In fact, it seemed like there wasn’t even a flu season at all. Last year’s lack of flu is being attributed to more stringent COVID-19measures in place at this time last year’s such as mask mandates, social distancing, business closures, and canceled travel plans.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/flu-comeback-get-flu-shot/

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

This New Year’s Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day during the pandemic—a decline from 16% pre-pandemic. 

Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-teens-physical-guidelines-pandemic-pre-pandemic.html