Impaired hearing affects development of language and social skills. It makes learning more difficult and the school experience frustrating. Early detection is crucial. By Dona Suri Approximately 48 million Americans have some…
Category: Children & Teens
Good posture pays off lifelong
Good posture means you look good and you put less strain on your back muscles. And how do you get good posture? It’s drilled into you when you are a kid. By…
Myopia developing at ever-earlier ages
About 40 per cent of Americans will be myopic (nearsighted) by the time they are in their twenties. What can be done to give young people a clear view of the future?…
Melatonin for ‘never-sleepy’ kids?
Melatonin for children? Use of this sleep-inducing hormone among children has risen steeply in the past five years. Doctors look at possible consequences of long-term use and suggest non-drug options to help…
Baby’s gut microbiome & lifelong health
Baby’s gut microbiome lacks the right kinds of bacteria in the right balance? That means greater chance for ailments later in life. Researchers are zeroing in on specifics. By Dona…
Attack of the Gooey Goblins
Halloween candies spell trouble for kids’ teeth. What’s the safest sweet to hand out? And how to deal with the bags of candy your kids collect? Read on … By Dona Suri…
Exercise makes kids smarter
Kids who get plenty of exercise are not only healthier, they are also smarter. And the benefits are lifelong. New research tells us why. Dona Suri To write The History of Sedentary…