Nearly 60% of American children do not have healthy cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a key measure of physical fitness and overall health, according to “Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Youth – An Important Marker of Health,” a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association’s flagship journal Circulation. CRF, also referred to as
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<p>Before you decide on a solution, you need to understand your child’s motivation.</p><p>Once you figure out the cause of your child’s “<a href=”https://www.mother.ly/life/no-season-lasts-forever-mama-and-sometimesbabies-dont-sleep”>nonnappingness</a>” you can put together a plan to overcome his resistance.</p><h2>Here are some typical reasons kids won’t nap—and suggestions to solve each problem:</h2> Problem: Has outgrown the current nap schedule <p><strong></strong><strong>Solution: </strong>Think about
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 19 2020 The health benefits of maintaining routine childhood vaccination programmes in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic far outweigh the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission that might be associated with clinic visits, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. For every additional COVID-19 death that might
School leaders in Elk Grove, California, wanted to leave as little to chance as possible. So they brought nearly 150 voices into their decision-making process, and canvassed the parents of the estimated 63,000 students in the district to ask how they wanted their children taught. The result was a four-item menu of instruction choices for
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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 16 2020 Recent studies indicate HIV infection heightens the risk of dental cavities – but a Rutgers researcher has found evidence that the risk of cavities comes not from HIV itself but from a weakened immune system, which could be caused by other diseases. Modupe Coker, an epidemiologist and professor
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Being a mom is already hard work without extra critique from the peanut gallery. Think back to when you were pregnant and people would ask if you had a preference if your baby was a boy or girl. Some mamas
A team led by UT Southwestern researchers has identified brain circuitry that plays a key role in the dysfunctional social, repetitive, and inflexible behavioral differences that characterize autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The findings, published online this week in Nature Neuroscience, could lead to new therapies for these relatively prevalent disorders. The Centers for Disease Control
In our ever-evolving world, people are taking more responsibility to keep the environment safe for our next generation. While some of us are making more conscious decisions with how we use resources, many might be unaware of the harmful effects of plastic and its place in our foods and drinking water. Deena Campbell, Senior Lifestyle
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 16 2020 New research will help health-care practitioners to more accurately diagnose disease and illness in newborn babies from urine samples, according to a study by researchers at the University of Alberta and the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas. The study examined the chemical composition of urine samples from 48 healthy,
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. It is inevitable, your baby is on the way and you have been given so much advice on pregnancy, labor and delivery and all things in between. But what advice have you been given for postpartum care? Once you are
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 15 2020 In a clinical trial evaluating a novel immunotherapy option for cancer treatment, a child with rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of muscle cancer, that had spread to the bone marrow, showed no detectable cancer following treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells that were engineered to target the HER2
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 16 2020 University of Virginia Medical Center and UVA Children’s have earned excellent scores for their support of breastfeeding in a nationwide survey of hospitals conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. UVA received a 91 out of 100 on the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and
After months of thorough, thoughtful review and discussion, and with a continued commitment to the health and safety of participants and staff, the American Heart Association will present Scientific Sessions 2020 as a 100% virtual experience in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held November 13-17, 2020, with registration
How can you, as a parent, help comfort your child’s broken heart after they go through a breakup? Few experiences are as emotionally intense for teens as a broken heart. Teen breakups can be difficult to navigate for children, and also their parents. As a parent, it’s important to know how to respond. In this
When I was expecting my first child, I wanted to know everything that could possibly be in store for his first year. I quizzed my own mom and the friends who ventured into motherhood before I did. I absorbed parenting books and articles like a sponge. I signed up for classes on childbirth, breastfeeding and
A new modeling framework designed to track the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in the U.S. suggests that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic was not under control by the end of May – just before containment measures were relaxed. The model, developed by researchers at Imperial College London, showed that although
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Growing up is not the same for every person. While we like to hope that everyone on this planet grows up in a healthy and loving household, it’s not always the case. Growing up in an unhealthy environment can cause
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 14 2020 For the first time in the world, an international study team with substantial participation from researchers from the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) of MedUni Vienna and Vienna University Hospital identifies the molecular differences between individual tumor cells in ependymomas, which are an aggressive type of brain tumor. The
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 14 2020 An international study of youth sport during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that young people have been hit by a lack of exercise and competition, with results showing a decrease in their social, mental and physical wellbeing in the absence of sport. Research carried out by Birmingham City