Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Matthew Mold, Dorcas Umar, Andrew King, Christopher Exley. Continue reading “Aluminium in brain tissue in autism”
Aluminium in brain tissue in autism
A Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of accelerated growth
The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults, but few studies have focused on children. Continue reading “A Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of accelerated growth”
Importance of good sleep routines for children
Sleep hygiene, which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bed time to help kids unwind, is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest. But are these practices all they’re cracked up to be? University of British Columbia sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall recently led a review of the latest studies to find out. Continue reading “Importance of good sleep routines for children”
Maternal stress at conception linked to children’s stress response at age 11
A new study published in the Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease finds that mothers’ stress levels at the moment they conceive their children are linked to the way children respond to life challenges at age 11. SFU health sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy led an interdisciplinary research team on this first cohort study. Continue reading “Maternal stress at conception linked to children’s stress response at age 11”
Weight likely cause for one-fourth of asthma cases in kids with obesity
A study including health data for more than 500,000 children in the U.S. suggests obesity might be to blame for about a quarter (23 to 27 percent) of asthma in children who are obese. Continue reading “Weight likely cause for one-fourth of asthma cases in kids with obesity”
Is being a night owl bad for your health?
Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers. Continue reading “Is being a night owl bad for your health?”
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