Category Archives: Children and Teens
In a study performed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and published earlier this month, over 90% of teenagers studied showed that they understood the symptoms of a concussion, but only 54% of them indicated they would “always or sometimes … Continue reading
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. It is emotionally devastating for those left behind. It is commonly associated with depression, panic attacks, drug or alcohol abuse, and the consequence of traumatic brain injury, as we have seen in … Continue reading
Want your teenager to do better in school? Folate may help. Folate is a B vitamin that is found in foods such as green vegetables and certain fruits. A new study from Sweden shows that “teenagers who consume higher amounts … Continue reading
How to get little kids to eat their veggies? Be creative and sneaky. Preschool children consumed nearly twice as many vegetables and 11 percent fewer calories over the course of a day when researchers added pureed vegetables to the children’s … Continue reading
Young children who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk of becoming overweight, even after taking account of lifestyle factors, finds a study published online in the British Medical Journal. A team of researchers in New Zealand set … Continue reading
