Wearing a backpack could limit physical performance, research suggests
Sport and exercise academics at the University of Derby have discovered that wearing a heavy backpack during physical activity, such as that worn by the military on exercise, can significantly decrease performance.
Health
May 15, 2013 |
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First Lady launches US schools push on obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama took her campaign against childhood obesity to a new level Thursday with a $150 million program to encourage more physical activity in American schools.
Overweight and Obesity
Feb 28, 2013 |
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Reading, writing, arithmetic, and aerobics: Evaluating the new 'R' in academic performance
Although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented, some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the 3 Rs in education—reading, writing, and arithmetic. ...
Pediatrics
Feb 28, 2013 |
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Drug, alcohol abuse more likely among high school dropouts
(HealthDay News) —The link between poor academic performance and substance abuse just got stronger, with a new U.S. government report showing ties between the two.
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Feb 20, 2013 |
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GPA may be contagious in high-school social networks
High school students whose friends' average grade point average (GPA) is greater than their own have a tendency to increase their own GPA over the course of a year, according to research published February 13 in the open ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2013 |
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Noisy classroom simulation aids comprehension in hearing-impaired children
Children with hearing loss struggle to hear in noisy school classrooms, even with the help of hearing aids and other devices to amplify their teacher's voice. Training the brain to filter out background noise and thus understand ...
Health
Feb 11, 2013 |
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AAP emphasizes importance of recess in schools
(HealthDay)—Recess in school serves a necessary and important role in the development of a child's academic, physical, and social well-being, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy ...
Pediatrics
Jan 02, 2013 |
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Early drunkenness may be riskier than an early age at first drink for problem behaviors
Many studies have reported that the earlier the age at first drink (AFD) the higher the chances of that person developing later drinking-related problems. However, it is unclear why consuming small quantities at an early ...
Addiction
Dec 14, 2012 |
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Take the money: Why we make better financial decisions for strangers than family
(Medical Xpress)—People make more rational economic decisions on behalf of strangers and distant relatives than they do for close family members or themselves, new psychology research has shown.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 30, 2012 |
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1 in 4 in U.S. starts drinking before turning 21, report states
(HealthDay)—Underage drinking in the United States remains a serious public health issue, a new federal government report shows.
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Nov 26, 2012 |
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Youngest kids in class may be more likely to get ADHD diagnosis
(HealthDay)—A new study from Iceland adds to existing evidence that kids are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if they're among the youngest in their grade at school.
Attention deficit disorders
Nov 19, 2012 |
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Better sleep for students dependent upon schedule change from school districts
(Medical Xpress)—Back-to-school time for many U.S. high school students may mean heading back into a Catch-22 of sleep. Teens are naturally inclined to stay up late, but are forced to wake up early, says ...
Health
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Considerable variation in outcomes for cleft lip/Palate
(HealthDay) -- There is considerable variation in the neuropsychological, behavioral, and academic outcomes of individuals with cleft lip and palate, as the outcomes are affected by developmental level, sex, ...
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Aug 17, 2012 |
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Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades
Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study.
Dentistry
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Students with strong hearts and lungs may make better grades, study finds
Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, according to findings presented at the American Psychological Association's 120th ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 03, 2012 |
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