Obesity in children is still a rapidly growing public health concern. Nearly one in every five children (aged 6 to 9) is now considered obese with almost 10% of adolescents (aged 10 to 19) falling into the severe obesity category.1 Childhood obesity is linked to poor health and social outcomes in life in addition to […]

The post Treatment for Childhood Obesity appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

A research group from Tokyo has identified a correlation between children who exercise and benefits to cognitive functioning later in life. This study is the first to analyze brain structure and function as it relates to exercise in childhood and cognitive function in adulthood.  The research group, including Professor Toru Ishihara from Kobe University, began […]

The post Children who exercise have long-lasting benefits appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

A recent study breaks down the ideal balance of activities for children’s bone health. Today, osteoporosis, a disease resulting in the loss of bone mass, is the leading cause of weakness and fractures in adults. Globally, 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis, 75 million of which are seen in Japan, Europe, and USA. Proper […]

The post Daily activities to build children’s bone health appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

In a statement released by the American Heart Association, only 40% of youth in the United States have healthy cardiorespiratory fitness.  Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is considered an important measure of physical and mental health in children. Also known as aerobic fitness, CRF refers to the ability of the body to supply oxygen to the muscles […]

The post More than half of children lacking in healthy cardiorespiratory fitness appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

A recent study highlights the benefit of introducing a family-based physical activity and nutrition intervention.  The abnormal changes that lead to the development of heart disease begin as early as childhood. In the US, one in five children has at least one abnormal cholesterol measure. Studies suggest that many adults with heart disease may have […]

The post Physical activity and nutrition plan reduces bad cholesterol in children appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Researchers used a mixed-method study to investigate the perception of nature amongst adolescents and to explore the reasons why screen time reduces time spent outdoors. Spending time outdoors with nature is known to be beneficial for health. Studies have shown that the amount spent outdoors amongst children and adolescents has declined and one possible reason […]

The post Study investigates reasons why screen time reduces time spent outdoors appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

A recent study found that increased sedentary time and lower levels of physical activity can lead to a decrease in the regulation of the heart, lungs, and vasculature by the cardiac autonomic nervous system. Lub-Dub, Lub-Dub, Lub-Dub. It is the sound the heart makes 24 hours a day, for every day of your life. As […]

The post Cardiorespiratory fitness in children and sedentary lifestyle appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Parents play a major role in determining the health of their children. How much their individual education and exercise habits influence their children’s weight was recently examined in a new study. Children’s growth is dependent on family environment. What parents practice and observe directly impact their children’s conceptions of lifestyle. These choices can influence children’s […]

The post Mothers and fathers’ influence on children’s weight is not the same appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.