Children and Adolescents Archives

1 July 20201 July 2020

The risk of myopia (near/short sightedness) in children appears to increase in line with exposure to increasing amounts of air pollution

In November 2019 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of long-term exposure to air pollution on the risk of myopia (near/short sightedness) in … Read more

6 June 20206 June 2020

Anger, self-confidence, irritability, loss of appetite, and a loss of interest in leisure activities appear to be associated with a decline in the quality of life in carers of children with primary congenital glaucoma

In September 2019 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the quality of life in caregivers of children with primary congenital glaucoma. A total of 70 … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Longer screen time usage (television viewing/video game use) during childhood appears to worsen lipid profiles in early adolescence

In March 2020 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether a non-active lifestyle or sleep predicted lipid profiles in children over a 2-year period. A … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

A greater duration of screen time (hours per use) appears to be associated with lower language skills, while better quality screen use (educational programmes) promote stronger language skills in children under the age of 12 years

In March 2020 researchers from Canada and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between duration of screen time and background television, educational … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Preschoolers undertaking the All 4 Kids dance programme appear to have a greater improvement in movement skills, eg balance, hopping and crossing the midline, than those who develop naturally

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether a dance instruction (All 4 Kids programme) had a greater impact than natural development … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Environmental factors such as mother’s currently smoking, a lack of someone to consult about child rearing, and long television-watching time appear to increase the risk for some problematic behaviours seen in difficult children

In April 2020 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to identify factors that influence children’s problematic behavior, which could be helpful in supporting parents’ child rearing. Difficult … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Greater screen exposure and less caregiver-child play in the first year of life appears to be associated with autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms in toddlers at 2-years of age but not with risk of autism spectrum disorder

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between learning through first-hand experience, including social activities and screen viewing in the … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Adolescents at risk of mental health issues are more likely to have a low fruit and vegetable intake

In February 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to assess the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental health in adolescents. A … Read more

31 May 202031 May 2020

Exercise training, in the form of Stott Pilates or underwater knee-resistance exercises, appears to decrease pain, improve range of motion, knee strength, functional capability, and quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the safety and effectiveness of exercise training for children and adolescents with juvenile … Read more

30 May 202030 May 2020

In individuals with hypertension, the greatest reduction in blood pressure levels was seen in those who practiced yoga, followed by Zumba dance and finally aerobics

In February 2020 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of yoga, Zumba dance, and aerobic exercises in controlling blood pressure levels in Indian … Read more

30 May 202030 May 2020

Increased screen time, particularly computer use, appears to be associated with a small increased risk of anxiety and depression in young adults

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between screen use and anxiety and depression in young people. A total of … Read more

23 May 202029 January 2022

Adolescent girls who watch television with high levels of relational aggression, eg soaps, reality television, etc, appear to send texts with a higher level of aggression whereas for boys it is the time they spend watching television in general which appears to predict the level of aggression in texts

In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between relational aggression on television and relational aggression in text messaging. Relational aggression, … Read more

23 May 202023 May 2020

Reducing computer/video game usage and increasing physical activity may improve depression, anxiety and social phobia symptoms in adolescents

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether television viewing and computer/video game usage had any effect on major depressive disorder, generalized … Read more

23 May 202023 May 2020

A sleep duration of over 10 hours/night appears to be associated with lower BMI scores in children

In February 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep duration and physical activity and overweight/obesity in German primary school children. A … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

Face-to-face interaction is required for young children to develop an understanding of emotions, with a greater amount of time spent watching television in girls and on gaming in boys leading to a reduced understanding of emotions

In September 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between screen usage and a child’s understanding of emotion. (Emotion understanding is generally defined … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Night time media use may contribute to sleep problems and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between night time media use and sleep problems and internalizing symptoms (ie depression, … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Sleep and dietary patterns, technology and internet usage, perinatal factors, breastfeeding, birth delivery mode and exercise all appear to have an effect on the amount of impulsive behaviour seen in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

A short sleep duration appears to be associated with an increased risk of an emotional disorder (anxiety and depression) in both boys and girls and with a behavioural disorder (defiance, inappropriate conduct, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity) in boys only

In December 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep duration and symptoms of emotional and behavioral disorders in children. A total … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Greater technology use appears to be associated with more sleep-wake problems and less time in bed in all adolescents, but the association between the amount of technology usage and teacher-rated daytime sleepiness only appears to be seen in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the differences in types and amount of technology used by adolescents and its association with … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more