Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/adventurous-childhood-play-may-buffer-192655184.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/adventurous-childhood-play-may-buffer-192655184.html
Yahoo
Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study
A new study confirms what many parents already teach their kids – playing outside may be beneficial for their health, especially after COVID-19 restrictions.
"According to the new FDA report, the highest lead concentrations were in baking powder, cocoa powder, baby food sweet potatoes, baby food teething biscuits and sandwich cookies. The foods with the highest cadmium concentrations were sunflower seeds and spinach."
#BabyFood #Health #ChildrensHealth #BrainHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://www.oann.com/arsenic-and-lead-found-to-be-prevalent-in-baby-food/?fbclid=IwAR1ybZrSDGBv0Js9tmHSOuTDRbspqYIJoWggEO6Orvz7BAHNUG2kzE_Oacs
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https://www.oann.com/arsenic-and-lead-found-to-be-prevalent-in-baby-food/?fbclid=IwAR1ybZrSDGBv0Js9tmHSOuTDRbspqYIJoWggEO6Orvz7BAHNUG2kzE_Oacs
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Study: The COVID-19 #PandemicPolicies Prematurely Aged Teens’ Brains
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https://www.clevescene.com/news/study-the-covid-19-pandemic-prematurely-aged-teens-brains-41486025
#Teens #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://www.clevescene.com/news/study-the-covid-19-pandemic-prematurely-aged-teens-brains-41486025
Cleveland Scene
Study: The COVID-19 Pandemic Prematurely Aged Teens’ Brains
For teens, the virus arrived during a crucial window in their brain’s maturation.
"Changes in thyroid hormones can disrupt development during puberty and can raise the risk of developing conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life, the authors warned."
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3869745-forever-chemicals-disrupt-key-metabolic-processes-in-children-and-teens-study/
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Teens #Children #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3869745-forever-chemicals-disrupt-key-metabolic-processes-in-children-and-teens-study/
The Hill
‘Forever chemicals’ disrupt key metabolic processes in children and teens: study
Exposure to “forever chemicals” interferes with several critical biological processes — including the metabolism of fats and amino acids — in children and young adults, a new study has fo…
Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/health/pfas-children-wellness/index.html
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/health/pfas-children-wellness/index.html
CNN
Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says | CNN
Human-made chemicals called PFAS alter pathways needed for human growth and development, according to a recent study analyzing blood samples from young children, teens and young adults.
Rural Children Now Grow Slightly Taller than City Children in Wealthy Countries
#ChildDevelopment #ChildrensHealth #Environment #CityLife #CountryLife
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rural-children-now-grow-slightly-taller-than-city-children-in-wealthy-countries/
#ChildDevelopment #ChildrensHealth #Environment #CityLife #CountryLife
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rural-children-now-grow-slightly-taller-than-city-children-in-wealthy-countries/
Scientific American
Rural Children Now Grow Slightly Taller Than City Children in Wealthy Countries
A new international study finds that the growth and development benefits of children living in cities may have diminished in the past three decades
Wyandotte #parents sound off to school board over #5G cell tower at elementary school
#Radiation #CellTower #ChildDevelopment
https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/wyandotte-parents-sound-off-to-school-board-over-5g-cell-tower-at-elementary-school#:~:text=(WXYZ)%20—%20Parents%20in%20Wyandotte,being%20shut%20down%20by%20police
#Radiation #CellTower #ChildDevelopment
https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/wyandotte-parents-sound-off-to-school-board-over-5g-cell-tower-at-elementary-school#:~:text=(WXYZ)%20—%20Parents%20in%20Wyandotte,being%20shut%20down%20by%20police
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Wyandotte parents sound off to school board over 5G cell tower at elementary school
Parents in Wyandotte voiced their concerns to the school board Tuesday night about a 5G cell phone tower that was placed on an elementary school building.
"The studies were conducted on pregnant rats, testing whether the offspring of those exposed to the compounds suffered developmental problems.
Decreased weight gain, delayed sexual maturation and deteriorating motor activity were among the side effects reported in adult offspring in the studies."
#Pesticides #Agrochemicals #BigAgriculture #Health #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Nuremberg2
https://phys.org/news/2023-06-firms-withheld-pesticide-toxicity-eu.html
Decreased weight gain, delayed sexual maturation and deteriorating motor activity were among the side effects reported in adult offspring in the studies."
#Pesticides #Agrochemicals #BigAgriculture #Health #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Nuremberg2
https://phys.org/news/2023-06-firms-withheld-pesticide-toxicity-eu.html
phys.org
Firms withheld pesticide toxicity data from EU: study
Several major agrochemical companies did not disclose to European Union authorities studies assessing the toxic effects of pesticide ingredients on brain development, research said on Thursday.
A new scientific paper provides evidence that the #hormones present during early development in the womb can affect a person’s sexual orientation.
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https://www.psypost.org/2023/11/prenatal-hormones-play-a-major-role-in-sexual-orientation-development-according-to-new-research-214475
#Pregnancy #ChildDevelopment
https://www.psypost.org/2023/11/prenatal-hormones-play-a-major-role-in-sexual-orientation-development-according-to-new-research-214475
PsyPost
Prenatal hormones play a major role in sexual orientation development, according to new research
New research in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology reveals that hormones during early development, particularly prenatal and early postnatal periods, significantly influence sexual orientation by affecting gene expression in the brain. This challenges…
Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development
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https://neurosciencenews.com/placenta-neurodevelopment-25317/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=grow.me&utm_campaign=grow_share_widget
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https://neurosciencenews.com/placenta-neurodevelopment-25317/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=grow.me&utm_campaign=grow_share_widget
Neuroscience News
Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development
The findings reveal that extracellular vesicles from the placenta play a crucial role in this process, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders like ASD and schizophrenia.
Language Delays Linked to #Acetaminophen Use During #Pregnancy - Neuroscience News
#ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #RightToKnow #InformedConsent
https://neurosciencenews.com/acetaminophen-language-pregnanct-25413/
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https://neurosciencenews.com/acetaminophen-language-pregnanct-25413/
Neuroscience News
Language Delays Linked to Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
A new study reveals a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language delays in early childhood.
"According to the researcher, the neural pathways stimulated by play, particularly before age six, have a profound and enduring influence on a child’s future possibilities.
She warns against straying from a child’s natural inclination to play, suggesting that it could rob them of essential learning experiences and growth opportunities."
#Babies #ChildDevelopment #ChildrensMentalHealth #Toddlers #Parenting
https://studyfinds.org/playtime-toddler-brain-development/
She warns against straying from a child’s natural inclination to play, suggesting that it could rob them of essential learning experiences and growth opportunities."
#Babies #ChildDevelopment #ChildrensMentalHealth #Toddlers #Parenting
https://studyfinds.org/playtime-toddler-brain-development/
Study Finds
How does playtime shape a toddler’s brain development?
Play-driven activities before age 6 could form new neural pathways, laying a solid foundation for future learning and growth.
#Screentime robbing #toddlers of language-building interactions with #parents, study finds
#Parenting #ChildDevelopment #InformedChoice
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/screen-time-and-toddlers-kids-language-speech-words-development/103541806
#Parenting #ChildDevelopment #InformedChoice
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/screen-time-and-toddlers-kids-language-speech-words-development/103541806
www.abc.net.au
Toddlers losing up to 1,100 words a day due to screen time and risking language delay, according to study
Toddlers who get more screen time could be learning fewer new words, an Australian study finds, warning parents of the opportunity cost of distracting children with devices.
Baby Talk: Early Social Interaction Spurs Language Growth - #Neuroscience News
#Babies #Parenting #ChildDevelopment
https://neurosciencenews.com/social-language-development-25876/
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https://neurosciencenews.com/social-language-development-25876/
Neuroscience News
Baby Talk: Early Social Interaction Spurs Language Growth
Early social interactions, characterized by "parentese," smiles, and eye contact, significantly impact infant brain development and language growth.
Poverty's Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior - Neuroscience News
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https://neurosciencenews.com/poverty-neurodevelopment-behavior-25923/
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https://neurosciencenews.com/poverty-neurodevelopment-behavior-25923/
Neuroscience News
Poverty’s Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior
A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes.
"Exposure to PFAS is linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, including low birth weight, thyroid disruption, harm to the male reproductive system, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, and some evidence of infertility and shorter duration of breastfeeding."
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Babies #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/pfas-and-developmental-and-reproductive-toxicity-ewg-fact-sheet
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Babies #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/pfas-and-developmental-and-reproductive-toxicity-ewg-fact-sheet
Environmental Working Group
PFAS and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: An EWG Fact Sheet
The toxic fluorinated per-and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS are a class of thousands of environmentally persistent synthetic chemicals that have been used since the 1940s. They are added as a water-, grease- or stain-repellent in clothing, cookware…
"Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in girls. In contrast, higher urine cortisone levels during pregnancy were associated with improved IQ scores in girls."
#Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://neurosciencenews.com/cortisol-pregnancy-child-iq-26086/
#Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://neurosciencenews.com/cortisol-pregnancy-child-iq-26086/
Neuroscience News
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in girls.
Should pregnant women stick to filtered water? A new study suggests so
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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pregnant-women-stick-filtered-water-185009147.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pregnant-women-stick-filtered-water-185009147.html
Yahoo Life
Should pregnant women stick to filtered water? A new study suggests so
New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.