Children participating in a 12-week, before-school physical activity program experienced improvement in body weight and social/emotional wellness, compared with their classmates who did not participate. Investigators from ...
Feb 12, 2018
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(HealthDay)—When it comes to reporting a sports-related concussion, high school boys are less likely to speak up than high school girls, new research reveals.
Jun 9, 2017
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(HealthDay)—American children without dental insurance are far less likely to receive necessary care for their teeth than kids with coverage, a new survey finds.
Apr 10, 2017
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Enrollment of Latino children in early care and education programs is relatively low, with six in 10 not attending preschool before kindergarten. In addition, few long-term evaluations of early care and education programs ...
Dec 6, 2016
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association says its unique sideline concussion testing program for athletes in football and other sports is having a positive impact, though long-term funding is an issue as it heads into ...
Sep 12, 2016
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Researchers at Dalhousie University have analyzed the effectiveness of bullying prevention programs with the aim of improving lives for Nova Scotia children, and saving money for the province's school boards.
May 13, 2016
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There is a sense among those who pay attention to youth and high school athletics that more and more young athletes today are focusing on excelling at a single sport instead of playing a variety.
Mar 17, 2016
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Almost everyone knows one—that person who seems to fall or trip over a lot, and can have trouble with even the simplest of manual tasks.
Oct 19, 2015
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Injury prevention programs can help reduce ankle, knee and other lower extremity injuries in sports, but the programs are not being widely used in high schools, a new study from Oregon State University has found.
Apr 15, 2015
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A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed by new scientific evidence.
Jan 26, 2015
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