Obesity linked to poor brain health in children

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Using MRI data from the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States, researchers have found that higher weight and body mass index (BMI) in pre-adolescence are associated with poor brain health. The findings are being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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Kids Don’t Need Exercise Equipment- All They Need is Fun!

Stack – Jason Kelly

Although it is not the worst idea globally, it still has merit. Little Tikes developed an exercise bike for children called the Pelican Explore and Fit Cycle. It has a built-in screen so children can ride different terrains through mountains, forests, etc. Sounds cool, right? The reason it has merit is that it is a form of exercise. However, it should not be a staple for a busy parent to occupy their child. And nor should it replace playing, recess, or physical activity. I feel there are more downsides than positives to this exercise stationary bike.

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Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar—3 things parents can do

Medical X-Press – Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng

Based on the last Australian National Nutrition Survey, children aged 2–3 years consumed 32 grams of added sugar per dayequivalent to 8 teaspoons of white sugar.

Our research shows the increased availability of ultra-processed foods for very young children may be contributing to a sugary diet.

So what can parents do about it?

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How you help a child go to sleep is related to their behavioral development, finds new study

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

A group of international researchers has examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the development of a child’s temperament. The researchers suggested focusing on better sleep-related parenting practices to support positive behavioral development across cultures.

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