Childhood
The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives
The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives A new study found that childhood habits can set the stage for physical health later in life, with healthy exercise habits in adolescence potentially leading to better cardiovascular fitness and reduced risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study tested over 1,100 fifth graders […]
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Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later
Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later Instability in childhood can lead to mental and physical health issues later in life, according to new research. Unpredictable environments, such as frequent partner changes or chaotic households, are linked to poor behavior and mental instability in children as they grow up. Homes with consistent coparenting […]
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Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price
Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price Detroit’s lack of affordable housing has led to a record high number of homeless children, with 455 children experiencing homelessness on Jan. 31, 2024, up from 312 the previous year. The city’s shelter system faces significant challenges, including […]
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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools
As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools Most US adults support spanking, with 56% strongly agreeing that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. 19 states in the US allow physical punishment in schools, and over 100,000 students […]
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