Category: Children’s Health

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As parents watch their child walk through the door to kindergarten for the first time, the backpack almost dwarfing the little body, the moment is bittersweet. It may also include tears, and that’s normal, experts say.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Breakfast has a reputation as the most important meal of the day, but nutritionists say parents should also start paying more attention to lunch. Instilling good eating habits in kids at every meal may be more important than ever. According to the American Obesity Association, there has been a dramatic increase in childhood obesity over the past two decades. Currently, about 15 percent of American kids are considered obese.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Breakfast has a reputation as the most important meal of the day, but nutritionists say parents should also start paying more attention to lunch. Instilling good eating habits in kids at every meal may be more important than ever. According to the American Obesity Association, there has been a dramatic increase in childhood obesity over the past two decades. Currently, about 15 percent of American kids are considered obese.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With obesity on the rise, parents are rethinking the way they feed their children. But many adults were raised in an era where the term “healthy diet” implied boring or tasteless meals and operate from the notion that “if it is good for you, kids won’t eat it.”

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With obesity on the rise, parents are rethinking the way they feed their children. But many adults were raised in an era where the term “healthy diet” implied boring or tasteless meals and operate from the notion that “if it is good for you, kids won’t eat it.”

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Livingston, NJ — Most injuries resulting from athletic and recreational sports can be prevented with proper education, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).There are an estimated 4.3 million injuries related to sports each year with 1.9 million of those considered to be serious. Many of these injuries arise during unorganized or informal sports activities.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Livingston, NJ — Most injuries resulting from athletic and recreational sports can be prevented with proper education, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).There are an estimated 4.3 million injuries related to sports each year with 1.9 million of those considered to be serious. Many of these injuries arise during unorganized or informal sports activities.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Livingston, N.J. – Getting the right amount of sleep each night is important for children’s health, safety and success in school and other activities. The start of the school year is a good time to make sure your children are getting the sleep they need.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Livingston, N.J. – Getting the right amount of sleep each night is important for children’s health, safety and success in school and other activities. The start of the school year is a good time to make sure your children are getting the sleep they need.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The Healthy Body Book uses engaging activities, educational narrative, conversation starters, and journal exercises to help children ages 6 to 13 appreciate all the gifts they get from their bodies, learn more about how the human body works, and explore ways they can make smart, healthy choices.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The Healthy Body Book uses engaging activities, educational narrative, conversation starters, and journal exercises to help children ages 6 to 13 appreciate all the gifts they get from their bodies, learn more about how the human body works, and explore ways they can make smart, healthy choices.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES, — Good vision can be directly correlated with a child’s learning ability. As much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his eyes and approximately 1 in 4 school-age children have some type of vision impairment.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES, — Good vision can be directly correlated with a child’s learning ability. As much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his eyes and approximately 1 in 4 school-age children have some type of vision impairment.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We’ve heard so much about depression in adults and teens. But new research shows even young, preschool-aged children can experience early signs of depression.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We’ve heard so much about depression in adults and teens. But new research shows even young, preschool-aged children can experience early signs of depression.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)- Dentists say that school breaks often mean a break from the healthy oral care routines children establish when school’s in session. That could leave youngsters at increased risk of cavities and other common oral health issues. “A school morning routine is an ideal time for parents to reinforce proper hygiene habits that ensure kids maintain strong teeth and healthy gums year-round,” explained Beth Truett, President and CEO, Oral Health America.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)- Dentists say that school breaks often mean a break from the healthy oral care routines children establish when school’s in session. That could leave youngsters at increased risk of cavities and other common oral health issues. “A school morning routine is an ideal time for parents to reinforce proper hygiene habits that ensure kids maintain strong teeth and healthy gums year-round,” explained Beth Truett, President and CEO, Oral Health America.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A University of Nebraska Medical Center invention originally designed to help adults eat healthier is now being used to promote good eating and exercise habits in children.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A University of Nebraska Medical Center invention originally designed to help adults eat healthier is now being used to promote good eating and exercise habits in children.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It may still be hazy, hot and humid this time of year but, believe it or not, back-to-school season is well under way and for parents and kids, the toughest question is knowing what supplies will be needed for the new semester.