While diet is important, a study from Australia found that exercise is actually more important in reducing the percentage of body fat in children 8 – 12 years old. Researchers found that “physical activity is the main source of variation in the percent body fat of healthy community-based Australian children.” In addition, there is...
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Exercise Reduces Childhood Body Fat
Exercise Increases Child Bone Mass
Exercise provides many benefits for children. In addition to increasing health and reducing the risk of disease, it can also increase bone mass. A study of children 6-9 years old found that “increased exercise improves bone mass and in girls bone size without affecting fracture risk.” The researchers noted that “society ought to encourage...
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American Children Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
While there science is still learning about all of the benefits of Vitamin D, it has been shown to have important health benefits including reducing the risk of serious diseases like Parkinson Disease, diabetes and various forms of cancer. But the current research does show that Vitamin D is clearly an important nutrient for...
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Antibiotics Still Over-Prescribed for Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “antibiotic use contributes to development of antibiotic resistance on both the individual and country level.” It is for this reason that antibiotics should only be prescribed for ailments where they can actually have an impact. Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children normally do not...
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Children and Spinal Pain
While most adults have experienced back or neck pain at some point in their lives, back and neck pain in children can go unnoticed or overlooked. Childhood spinal pain can often be viewed as “growing pains” when the underlying cause can be more debilitating. A new study found the following prevalence for children ages...
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Exclusive Breast Feeding Reduces Asthma Risk
A new study found that exclusive breast feeding of at least six months has an impact on the risk of pre-school children experiencing asthma symptoms. Specifically the researchers found that “shorter duration and non-exclusivity of breastfeeding were associated with increased risks of asthma-related symptoms in preschool children.” These findings add to a very long...
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Mother’s Use of Marijuana Bad for Babies’ Brains
A recent report found noted that “cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance among pregnant women.” The report went on to state that “human epidemiological and animal studies have found that prenatal cannabis exposure influences brain development and can have long-lasting impacts on cognitive functions.” Read the Abstract
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Less Sleep = More Aggression in Children
A new study found that children with “conduct problems, bullying, or discipline referrals” were more likely to also have sleep problems than children without sleep problems. Just another reason to ensure your child gets their 9 hours of sleep each night. Read the Abstract
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Mom’s Antidepressant Use Greatly Increases Risk of Autism in Newborns
According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately one out of every 10 Americans over the age of 12 is taking antidepressants. Women are more than two and a half times more likely to be taking antidepressants than men, with a third of those women taking the antidepressants for...
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DASH Diet Effective for Healthier Weight in Girls
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet consisting of grains, veggies, fruits, some low-fat dairy, nuts/seed, some lean meats and fish. A study looking at weight gain in girls from age 9 through age 19 found that “adolescent girls whose diet more closely resembled the DASH eating pattern had smaller...
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