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23Aug
2023

'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later

`Couch Potato` Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts LaterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in young adulthood. That was true even when the adult's blood pressure and weight were healthy, according to researchers.“All those hours of screen time in young people add up to a heavier heart, which we know from studies in adults raises the likelihood of heart attack and stroke,” said study author Dr. Andrew Agbaje, of the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio. “Children and teenagers need to move more to protect their long-term health,” he explained in a news release from the European Society of Cardiology. This was the first study to investigate the cumulative effect of smartwatch-assessed sedentary...

Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and...

23 August 2023
Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is KeyWEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Eye tests are an important way to catch potential eye-related issues in children, but more than two-thirds of kids in the United States are not receiving them at their checkups.Those with Medicaid and other public health insurance were far less likely to receive these vision checks in the past year at their primary care doctor’s office, according to researchers at University of Michigan and Duke University. Children with private insurance had only slightly higher rates of screening, at 34%, the study found. The lowest rates of eye screening were among uninsured children, at 18%, and those with safety net insurance provided for those with low incomes, were at a 28% screening rate.“Well-child visits, and other annual checkups such as...

More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development

22 August 2023
More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow DevelopmentTUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and problem-solving skills when assessed at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study published Aug. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.They also had delays in fine motor and social skills at age 2, though that gap was gone by age 4, researchers.It may not be the screens, but what they replace, a Yale expert said.Face-to-face interaction between a parent and child gives babies information about language and meaning through facial expressions, words, tone of voice and physical feedback, said David Lewkowicz, a developmental psychologist at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven,...

Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back...

21 August 2023
Social Media Is Parents` Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: PollMONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.“Parents still view problems directly impacting physical health, including unhealthy eating and obesity, as important children’s health issues, said pediatrician Dr. Susan Woolford, co-director of the poll."But these have been overtaken by concerns about mental health, social media and screen time,” Woolford said in a Michigan Medicine news release.Two-thirds of parents surveyed reported that they are worried about children’s increased time on...

Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips

20 August 2023
Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers TipsSUNDAY, Aug. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience.A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help their child work through these difficulties.Patricia Edwards, professor of language and literacy at Michigan State University's College of Education, said it's essential to approach this challenge with patience, support and understanding.Start by identifying the struggle, Edwards suggested.“Recognize the specific areas in which your child faces difficulty," she said in a university news release. "It could be decoding words, comprehension or fluency. Understanding the root cause of the struggle will help you tailor your approach to address their needs effectively."Make reading fun and engaging....
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