Nov 19, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyles of people, especially those of children, significantly. As lockdowns were declared across the world, they added sedentary time to children’s schedules. Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking behavior in a sitting or reclining position where ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents of energy is expended. It is a major health risk linked to elevated levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems in children. Thus, there is an urgent need to design strategies that can address this issue.
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Nov 19, 2022
Medical X-Press – Beata Mostafavi
Bullying, misinformation, safety risks, “fakeness” and distressing content are just some of the reasons young people say they’re putting boundaries on social media.
More than half of respondents ages 14 to 24 in a recent survey said they’ve deleted or thought about deleting their social media account or app. Many others said they’ve set stricter time limits, changed settings to control content they see or taken other steps to protect their mental well-being and safety.
“Many young people are keenly aware of ways social media may negatively impact them and have strategies to self-regulate use to promote their mental health,” said lead author Jane Harness, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-young-people-negative-impact-social.html
Nov 18, 2022
WCNC – Staff Writer
It can be hard to get kids to eat their vegetables, especially at Thanksgiving when there are so many goodies on the table! Dana Mazur from Lightbridge Academy joined Charlotte Today with some tips.
Read More: https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/television/charlotte-today/lightbridge-academy-veggies-at-thanksgiving/275-411871fe-7943-45b2-b8ca-c3943567e521
Nov 18, 2022
Healthline – John Loeppky
This week, the Society for Endocrinology in the UK announced a new study that looked at a possible link between obesity, the gut, and asthma.
The researchers announced their findings at the organization’s annual conference in Harrogate, England.
The research found that those with a higher body weight also had increased inflammation, worse asthma symptoms and indicators of gut permeability, sometimes known, as having a “leaky gut.”
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-a-leaky-gut-may-impact-asthma-risk
Nov 17, 2022
The Newark Advocate – Staff Writer
Childhood obesity has risen significantly in the United States over the past two decades. Approximately 17% of youth in the United States are obese, and nearly one in three children and adolescents are either overweight or obese. There are many factors that contribute to the increase of childhood obesity, such as consuming foods that lack essential nutrients and living a sedentary lifestyle. Genetics also may factor into the risk of obesity although does not mean a child will become obese. Children who have the aforementioned risk factors and are currently obese may develop medical problems that continue into adulthood, such as type 2 diabetes.
Read More: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/life/2022/11/16/active-fit-childhood-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention/69648601007/
