Health
Physical education should be 'core academic subject'
Daily exercise for school children is so important that physical education should be made a "core academic subject," says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
Jun 24, 2013
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Pediatrics
How quality of sleep impacts academic performance in children
Making sure school-aged kids get to sleep at a regular hour is often a struggle for parents. But a study by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute in Montreal suggests it's well ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Neuroscience
Lots of kids are 'late talkers': Here's when to take action
As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following:
Jun 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The nearer the friends, the stronger the regional identity
A new job, an academic career or a romantic relationship—there are many reasons for young people to move. But this does not necessarily lead to happiness. Satisfaction increases when people can identify with the region ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Health
Juvenile justice reforms should incorporate science of adolescent development
Legal responses to juvenile offending should be grounded in scientific knowledge about adolescent development and tailored to an individual offender's needs and social environment, says a new report from the National Research ...
Nov 13, 2012
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Health
Risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may predict retention, success
A new study suggests that the risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may be a predictor of retention and academic success.
Jun 10, 2015
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Health
Schools should provide opportunities for 60 minutes of daily physical activity to all students
Given the implications for the overall health, development, and academic success of children, schools should play a primary role in ensuring that all students have opportunities to engage in at least 60 minutes per day of ...
May 23, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young offenders need a verbal toolkit to unlock literacy
Half of Australia's young male offenders have a clinically significant, previously unidentified language deficit.
Mar 6, 2013
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Pediatrics
Sport contributes to children's academic success
When they enroll their children in a sports activity, parents hope to see them develop skills to make them stronger and smarter. In sport, youngsters must successfully follow rules, hold back on their wants and needs, and ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Health
Setting preschoolers on an active path
(HealthDay)—Physical activity is closely linked to development of a child's mental skills—ones essential to academic success and navigating challenges they'll face throughout life.
Feb 12, 2019
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