Children's health
13 Sep 2013
Childhood adversity linked to higher risk of early death
Traumatic childhood experiences are linked to an increased risk of early death, according to new research using data from the 1958 National Child Development Study. The research, led by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), in collaboration with the ESRC International Centre for Lifecourse Studies in…
Children's health
04 Sep 2013
Childhood obesity linked to emotional issues
Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to new research. The Monash University-led collaborative study of over 2000 Taiwanese schoolchildren aged 6–13 years, examined whether emotional disturbances (ED) such as inappropriate behaviour, relationship problems, depression, or an inability to learn,…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Avocado and coconut ice cream
This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich,…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Kale chips
These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…
Children's health
26 Jul 2013
Want kids to eat healthier? Don’t tell them, show them
If given the choice between eating a salad loaded with veggies or a burger and fries, most kids — and for that matter, most adults — would likely pick the less healthful option. But instead of telling kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, Iowa State University researchers found the…
Children's health
14 May 2013
Teens with high blood pressure have less distress, better quality of life
Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, suggests a study in the May issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. “This is the first report linking elevated…
Children's health
10 Apr 2013
Arguments at home linked to baby brain function
Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies’ brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The study, conducted by graduate student Alice Graham with her advisors Phil Fisher…
Mental Health
25 Mar 2013
Don’t dwell on the past! Stressful events not good for inflammation in the body
Dwelling on negative events can increase levels of inflammation in the body, a new Ohio University study finds. Researchers discovered that when study participants were asked to ruminate on a stressful incident, their levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of tissue inflammation, rose. The study is the first time to…
Children's health
14 Mar 2013
Research Explores Factors That Impact Adolescent Mental Health
Research indicates that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, well before adulthood. Three new studies investigate the cognitive, genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to mental health disorders in adolescence. The studies are published in Psychological Science and Clinical Psychological Science, journals of…
