Eat your veggies!
In Australia, they determined that children that consumed vegetables nightly scored higher on their NAPLAN test (a national academic assessment tool). A professor from the school of health sciences at University of Newcastle, Tracy Burrows suggests that this diet/academic connection should be further studied. We have heard of the impact of eating breakfast on […]
It’s almost football season
The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was diagnosed in 110 of 111 former NFL players whose brains were donated. They also said that CTE was diagnosed in 87% of all former football players…including high school, college and semipro. This study is the largest yet and was conducted at […]
Summer Safety Tip- Poisonings
The biggest danger for accidental poisonings are with unexpected items like citronella oil in Tiki torches, cosmetics and, of course, household cleaners and medications. Globally, poisonings result in 3.9 percent of all deaths, and here at home more than 300 children are treated every day as a result of being poisoned. Two of these […]
Cooking with Kids
Yes, this can be a risky adventure, but a good one as well! Studies show that when kids help make a dish, they are more likely to eat it! So put them in charge of tearing greens/lettuce for the salad or breaking off florets of cauliflower or broccoli. Start small when you start cooking with […]
Bug spray
DEET is available in many bug spray products, in concentrations ranging from less than 10 percent to more than 75 percent. The effectiveness of DEET plateaus at approximately 30 percent, but higher concentrations provide longer durations of protection. Products with concentrations around 10 percent are effective for periods of approximately two hours; a concentration […]
Summer Safety Tip- Drowning
Be aware that the biggest danger for Drowning is the home swimming pool! Thirty percent of all unintentional deaths for toddlers aged 1 to 4 years are from drownings, most in family owned pools. Constant, careful supervision is key. Never leave children unsupervised when they are in water. Have children take swimming lessons. Even tiny children can […]
Physical Activity, Adiposity & Cognition in Children
Daily physical activity reduces adiposity and improves cognitive function in children, particularly among children who are obese, a recent study found. The study evaluated the effects of a 9-month physical activity intervention on changes in adiposity and cognitive control based on pretrial weight status in healthy weight vs obese children. Participants included obese and matched […]
