Of all developmental disabilities, autism is the fastest-growing. Between 2002–2010, its prevalence rose by 6–15% every year. In 2000, 1 in 150 children was diagnosed. In 2010, that number jumped to 1 in 68.1 Even more concerning, some… Continue Reading
Kids’ Health
Wifi Dangers: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Some threats to your health are obvious. For example, you probably won’t find many people picnicking under the smokestacks at an industrial plant. Most everyone knows that the smoke spewed into the air contains chemicals and particle matter… Continue Reading
Cell Phone Courtesy – A Little Can Go a Long Way
By HeartMD Institute Editor-In-Chief Marchann Sinatra Blake Yes, cell phones are entertaining – a one stop shop for the internet and virtually instant communication with others. And, it’s ultra-convenient to “multi-task” on these attention -snatching devices while working,… Continue Reading
Violent Behavior Among Antidepressant Side Effects
Despite the fact that antidepressants are supposed to make a person feel happier, younger people on these drugs appear to experience significant antidepressant medication side effects, most notably violent behavior. That was the conclusion of a 2015 study… Continue Reading
Dietary Fiber Can Aid In Childhood Obesity Prevention
Japanese researchers have found that increasing dietary fiber can help prevent childhood obesity. After analyzing dietary data and questionnaires of 5,600 boys and girls (aged 10-11 years), the researchers reported their findings in the journal Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: “Total… Continue Reading
Probiotics: Promising Treatment for Infants with Eczema
Eczema is a common skin affliction among children that often continues into adulthood. Through a 2015 study, Chinese researchers found that a probiotic supplement may provide a simple and potent solution. Standard treatment for infantile eczema includes bathing,… Continue Reading
Watching TV Before Bed Ruins Young Kids’ Sleep
I may be old fashioned, but I strongly believe that the effects of technology are harmful to kids. Flickering electronic screens, whether from TV or cell phones or tablets or computers, along with excitable viewing content, is no… Continue Reading
Can Social Networking Affect Mental Health?
Adolescents spending more than two hours each day social networking – such as on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram – are more likely to have poorer mental health, an unmet need for mental health support, as well as experience… Continue Reading
Too Much Body Fat Sets Children Up for Health Problems
Frequently, after a lecture to seniors, people in the audience approach me to express concerns about young grandchildren with weight problems. Can I give them any advice? Each worries about his or her grandchild becoming another statistic in the… Continue Reading
Are Cell Phones & Wi-Fi Safe for Children?
We live in an ever-expanding environment of man-made frequencies that feed an ever-expanding global marketplace of wireless consumerism… All the gadgets, gizmos, devices, cell phones, cordless phones, tablets, and other electronic what-nots that have revolutionized human communication and… Continue Reading