May 5, 2022
News 18 – Staff Writer
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the lives of all were confided behind the screens. Not just adults, but children too moved from books to the virtual world for education. From online classes to school homework, children spent most of the time in front of the screen of a smartphone or a laptop. As going outside was prohibited due to the lockdown, the only fun activity which remained with kids was to watch television or play video games.
Read More: https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/is-your-child-suffering-from-digital-eye-strain-here-are-some-tips-5117113.html
May 5, 2022
Health Day – Amy Norton
As early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 1,000 Danish children, found that kids who were overweight often had elevations in blood sugar and insulin by the time they were school-age. They also had higher triglycerides (a type of blood fat) than their peers, but lower blood levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Read More: https://consumer.healthday.com/5-4-obesity-affects-heart-health-in-kids-as-young-as-6-2657248393.html
May 4, 2022
Medical News Today – Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito
Headache is a frequent complaint among children, but it is typically mild and usually not serious. However, recurrent headaches can affect a child’s behavior and may prevent them from performing daily activities.
Read More: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/headache-in-children
May 4, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that kindness could be a “significant brain booster” among families. As moms, and parents, we are always trying to instill morals and values in our children. We want them to be generous, patient, and have a healthy sense of empathy. We also want them to be kind, and to show the people around them as much kindness as they can muster. Even those they don’t know should be treated with kindness. While this is seen as something that we should all “just do,” there may be even more importance for this simple concept.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/kindness-significant-family-brain-booster/
May 3, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
The current recommendation for kids getting outdoors and being physically active is 60 minutes per day, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Be it running around, swimming, playing games, or the like, whatever keeps kids active is good for both their bodies and their minds. And while this is the recommendation, there are some kids who want to take that time and put in a workout with their parents. Something that many parents would like to encourage but not many know what the appropriate age is for kids to start exercising.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/when-appropriate-age-kids-start-exercising/
