For peak performance, school-age children need more than a healthy diet and exercise. They also need plenty of sleep. A new study finds that elementary school kids who get less than nine hours of sleep each night show significant differences in some brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get…
Sports Help Kids Gain a Quality Key to Adult Success
A quality called “grit” can help a person achieve their long-term goals, some experts say. And playing sports as a kid – or even as an adult – can help a person gain that passion and perseverance, according to new research that found adults who played sports as kids scored higher on a measurement of…
Eating Disorders Can Begin as Early as Age 9
More young children may struggle with eating disorders than previously thought, a new study reveals. Data on nearly 12,000 U.S. children between the ages of 9 and 10 that was collected as part of a federally funded study found that 5% had engaged in binge eating, researchers reported. Another 2.5% had taken measures to avoid…
AHA News: Born With a Heart Defect, 13-Year-Old Now Thrives at Dance
Three days after giving birth to her son, Anthony, Tanya Lydon was still in the hospital. She thought the lengthy stay was a little odd, but at the same time, the doctor gave no indication that anything was wrong, so she tried not to worry. Her suspicions intensified after a nurse brought an electrocardiogram machine…
Montreal Borough to Host Drag Queen for Children’s Storytime in Fall
A Montreal borough is reversing its decision to cancel a story-reading event for children, which will now be hosted by a well-known drag queen. St-Laurent borough Mayor Alan DeSousa said in a statement on Aug. 2 that officials met with Sebastien Potvin, who performs as Barbada de Barbades, and approved two story-reading events on Nov….
‘It’s My Legal Duty to Safeguard Children Against Harm’: British Headmaster
By introducing children to knives, skinning rabbits, and shooting guns, Mike Fairclough isn’t a typical British headmaster. His approach to teaching has brought him criticism in the past, but it is his insistence on speaking out against lockdowns and COVID-19 vaccines for children that has become his biggest challenge. Fairclough has 20 years’ experience in…
The Biology of Breast Milk: Getting a Good Start on Nutrition
You may have heard that breast milk is best. But what makes it so good for babies? Breast milk fills your baby’s health needs. Researchers are now learning more about what’s in it and how it changes as babies grow. “Breastfeeding is the gold standard for feeding infants,” says Dr. Dan Raiten, an NIH expert…
Kids, Soda, and Obesity | Eat Better
Welcome to Eat Better I’m Gina Marie. In this episode we’re going to talk about children, soda, and obesity. Soda addiction has long been a problem in our nation’s schools here in America. It was never a problem in my school where I grew up in New Zealand. There was no such thing as a…
‘The Shoe That Grows’—A Heartwarming Story of One Man Who Impacts the Lives of Thousands
This brilliant man still keeps a modest mind before God after his achievement. (Video courtesy of Because International) …
Flashback Friday: Childhood Constipation and Cow’s Milk
The elimination of all dairy products was found to cure constipation in up to 100% of kids tested, leading to a resolution of rectal inflammation and complications such as anal fissures. …
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