Toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4–7 May), has found that toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded for trying them. Healthy eating habits can lower the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. But, as many parents know, young children often don’t like eating their greens.

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Study finds pandemic led to decline in exercise performance in children and young adults

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Children and young adults experienced a decline in cardiopulmonary exercise performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The study, published in the journal Pediatric Cardiology, found a notable decrease in aerobic activity, which was most pronounced in children and young adults who had the highest exercise performance before the pandemic began.

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26 Toddler Lunch Ideas They’ll Actually Be Excited To Eat

Romper – Jessica Booth

Packing a successful lunch box for your toddler — one that they’ll actually eat and not immediately deny — can be a lot harder than it sounds. Sure, in theory a toddler should love a carefully prepared peanut butter and jelly sandwich and side of raspberries, but in reality? One day they’re into PB&Js, and the next day they don’t even want to look at them, let alone try a bite. If you’re struggling for ideas, these fun toddler lunch ideas are so adorable and unique that they should pique your little one’s interest.

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Expert Advice On Children’s Long-Term Pandemic Anxiety

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

Experts are giving their advice on how to handle the long-term pandemic anxiety that their children may be living with. The pandemic has had larger impacts than just on the physical health of people. It also played into almost every aspect of people’s lives, and a big part of that was mental health. While everyone was impacted in some way, some are concerned that children have suffered the most. With having to do remote school, go without seeing their friends and family, and the complete isolation they felt, children’s mental health has continued to suffer the effects, and parents may be wondering what they can do to help.

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Cutting Cell Phone Use By 1 Hour A Day Can Improve Wellness

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

A new study has found that cutting cell phone use by just one hour a day can improve a person’s wellness by months. There is no denying that people spend a lot of time on their smartphones now. This is true for youth and adults. It is common to see various people scrolling through their phones. They could be playing games, having a texting conversation with a friend, and scrolling through social media. While smartphones have a lot of benefits, and they are useful in our everyday life, they can be harmful. They can take a toll on our wellness and our mental health.

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