Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Neuroscientists have found new evidence that learning to play an instrument may be good for the brain. Musically trained children perform better at attention and memory recall and have greater activation in brain regions related to attention control and auditory encoding, executive functions known to be associated with
Month: October 2020
Image: Shutterstock Children enjoy a good game, and when the whole family is together for the holidays, engaging games can add to the fun. One such entertaining game is the “would you rather” game. In this game, you can ask children some tricky questions. They have to choose one between the two options in the
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Floating in fluid deep in the brain are small, little understood fronds of tissue. Two new studies reveal that these miniature organs are a hotbed of immune system activity. This activity may protect the developing brain from infections and other insults — but may also contribute to neurodevelopmental
To parent child with RAD start by learning the importance of communication skills in helping a RAD child heal. Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder will struggle to create attachments with parent and caregivers. A manifestation of their RAD behavior is their struggle to communicate their feelings. Improving communication with the skill of Effective Communication will
Hello everyone! We have a super special video prepared for you today. Just wait and see what we’ve put together for you! We’ll show you a bunch of amazing and incredible DIYs for your backyard. These ideas vary from awesome decorations to very practical things you can build yourself. For starters, we’re going to show
When I started working from home eight years ago, I immediately chose to ignore one very common piece of advice: Get dressed up every day as though you’re going into an office. I opted for comfort instead: My workday wardrobe was a collection of baggy sweats. The crazy thing is, I’ve always loved fashion and
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your baby starts rubbing their eyes and nose, becomes cranky and fussy; you realize it is their bedtime. Taking them in your arms, you gently rock, and even sing a lullaby. Slowly, they drift to sleep; you carefully place them in their crib and only turn around to hear them
Oct 9 2020 A natural treatment for an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection that causes blindness in infants can be effectively administered through a simple eye drop without causing irritation, Kingston University researchers have found. A research team from Kingston University has been exploring the potential of antimicrobial agent monocaprin as an alternative to antibiotic treatments for
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE You spent hours decorating your little one’s nursery. You selected the best crib with a plush bed. But, when the moment finally arrives, your baby just won’t sleep in the crib and prefers to sleep in your arms, or anywhere except the crib. If your baby has been habituated to
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Rotavirus (RV) is an extremely contagious viral infection and the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and children worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that more than 215,000 children under the age of 5 die of a vaccine-preventable rotavirus infection each year. An RV vaccine, introduced in
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Researchers with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) have secured $4 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute (NCI) to establish an HIV-associated Malignancy Research Center (HAMRC) focused on lung cancer in East Africa.
So often boredom leads to bickering. Here’s how to keep things fresh. “I’m so bored,” my seven-year-old daughter recently lamented. Looking around at the shelves and cubbies stocked with every sort of childhood entertainment, I replied with a mix of exasperation and frustration: “You can’t be bored. Look at all this stuff you have to
By keeping your baby in safe sleeping environment and following the ABCDs of safe sleep, you can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
When my family of four moved into our first home last November, I was immediately dying to decorate. In fact, on our way to our new home from the closing, I wanted to stop at our local Home Goods, just “to see what they had.” I was on a mission to beautify the dream home
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 In Salt Lake City schools, absences rise when the air quality worsens, and it’s not just in times of high pollution or “red” air quality days–even days following lower levels of pollutions saw increased absences. Research is still ongoing, and the evidence isn’t yet conclusive enough to draw
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Dalia, also known as broken wheator cracked wheat, is a whole-wheatbreakfast cereal relished as wheat porridge in several parts of the world. Since daliais made from broken wheat grains, it has several nutrients and fiber that are good for health (1). The smooth texture and easy-to-digest attribute make it an
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE As parents, we treasure each development of our baby’s life — their first smile, first words, and first steps. One such major milestone development is clapping hands, which is used by babies to express their fondness. We eagerly wait for this achievement since it makes interaction with the baby more
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 In a nationwide study, UCLA researchers have found that health inequities can be measured in children as young as 5 years old. The research, published in Health Affairs, contributes to a growing body of literature finding that children of color who are also poor face greater health inequities
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 CooperVision is reporting the latest findings from its landmark MiSight® 1 day clinical study, providing new insights about myopia management and the proven efficacy of the specially designed contact lens. Among many powerful outcomes are that nearly one in four children’s eyes originally fit with MiSight® 1 day
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 People who survive serious COVID-19 infections have long-lasting immune responses against the virus, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The study, published in Science Immunology, offers hope that people infected with the virus will develop lasting protection against reinfection. The study
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