May 15, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4–7 May), has found that many parents attending commercial weight management programs would be happy for their child, if overweight, to also receive support to reach a healthier weight.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-children-easier-healthier-weight-parents.html
May 15, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
It is always nice to do things as a family. Family is one of the most important connections in a child’s life, but unfortunately, life gets busy. With households having two parents who need to work, there seems to be little time to spend together. Adding on top of work is the constant dread of housework and errands that need to be run. Parents can find themselves at the end of the week sitting and wondering where the time has gone and regretted the fact that they don’t think they spent enough time with their children.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/international-family-day-fun-activities/
May 14, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Researchers have discovered five childhood key factors that could lead to strokes later in life. It is normal that parents pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. It is one of the most basic jobs of a parent, however, it can also have a large impact on their future health. Parents are often so consumed and busy with the present that they don’t have a lot of time to think about the future. However, it is important that they do because more and more studies are showing that the health of a child could impact their health as an adult.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/childhood-key-factors-lead-strokes-later-in-life/
May 14, 2022
Medical X-Press – Johannes Angerer
Unhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to four times more frequently than girls: Around 20% of male adolescents have elevated blood pressure. The main causes of primary hypertension (hypertension not triggered by another disease) in young people are obesity and lack of exercise, and increasingly, chronic psychological stress.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-male-adolescents-high-blood-pressure.html
May 13, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study has found that a lot of children have missed routine pediatric visits due to the pandemic, and this is something that needs to be taken seriously. The health of children is incredibly important to parents, and part of making sure our children are safe and healthy is their regular visits to their pediatrician. These visits ensure that children are up-to-date on their routine vaccinations, that any concerns are addressed quickly and that a child is growing and developing properly. Missing these appointments can mean that a child may be missed for an illness or concern that needs to be treated.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-missed-routine-pediatric-visits-due-pandemic/
