All Entries in the "Child Health & Disorders" Category
Insufficient Sleep May Lead To Teen Obesity
Here is another reason why your teen should get enough sleep, according to a new study. It has been found that insufficient rest among teens could translate to their becoming overweight.
Whether it is being online, networking with friends, or spending time on other gadgets and texting, or even getting insufficient rest because the exams are [...]
Beware Of Accidentally Overdosing Your Child
Recent research has shown that a majority of parents may actually be giving the wrong medication dose to their child; either overdosing or giving insufficient medication.
In a study that was presented at Lisbon, parents were asked questions in respect of a number of different scenarios to see what they would do given the circumstances. They [...]
Why Does My Child Grind Her Teeth At Night?
Some children as young as 10 months up to much older children will often grind or gnash their teeth in their sleep, which can be an awful sound to hear and may also trouble parents as to the underlying cause for this.
The actual sleep disorder is known as Bruxism and among most kids, this is [...]
Teen Hearing Loss On Rise
It may be alarming for parents to hear, but more teens are suffering hearing loss in recent times than before, according to a new study. It is a new study that implicates personal music devices in this trend which is seeing more and more teens suffering partial deafness.
According to the study conducted by Josef Shargorodsky [...]
Keeping Kids Healthy At School
Consider the fact that dozens of children are closeted in a room for several hours a day 5 times a week and have the perfect recipe for viruses and infections of all kinds to spread.
So what can you do to keep your child safe and healthy at school?
Frequent hand washing is important: before eating, after [...]
Understanding Childhood ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a growing concern among parents and teachers today. Research studies show that 3% to 5% of kids globally are affected with it.
Since its discovery in the 1970’s there have been growing controversies in its diagnosis and treatment. While research continues on the different treatment modalities, you will benefit a [...]
Energy Drinks Are Dangerous For Children
According to a recent report published in the Canadian Medical Journal, the supposed Energy Drinks are actually dangerous for children.
The so called ‘energy drinks’ that are marketed with children in mind are actually highly caffeinated and are unhealthy for children as well as adults.
They provide large amounts of caffeine in a short time and by [...]
Type 2 Diabetes On Rise Among Children
Type 2 diabetes is largely seen to be an adult disease – one related to lifestyle and habits – however now there are increasing instances of this seen to occur in children as well. Type 2 diabetes, seen to be increasing among children, is a chronic condition that impacts the way that the body metabolizes [...]
Cartoon Characters Lure Kids To Unhealthy Foods
A Yale University study has revealed that all those lovable cartoon characters such as Shrek, Scooby Doo and Dora the Explorer tend to influence children’s eating habits, and not positively either.
Cartoon characters inspire kids’ food choice, making them more likely to reach for the sugary snacks rather than the healthier carrot options, the study revealed.
In [...]
Is My Child Overweight? How To Tell?
With adults it is a simple matter of being able to tell whether one is overweight or not. You calculate things such as BMI (body mass index) based on your height and weight and the correlation between the two.
Or you calculate your body fat based on your waist hip ratio. These are of course not [...]
