Video gaming associated with better cognitive performance in children
2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.
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Joseph Shavit
- Oct 1
Robot sleeves help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movements
UC Riverside engineers are developing low-cost, robotic “clothing” to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movement
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 27
Study suggests watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development
Researchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s development say watching television can be beneficial
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 22
Sport, sleep or screens: New app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
Shifting 60 minutes of screen time to 60 minutes of physical activity resulted in 4.2 per cent lower body fat.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 15
Researchers discover the best way to get a crying baby back to sleep
The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that increases the chance of getting a crying infant to calm down and sleep.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 10
Tuberculosis vaccine boosts infant immunity more than a year after vaccination
The immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 18
Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here's how to help them cope
With gun violence, war and other tragedies in the news, children are often exposed to scary images and information. What should parents do?
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 14
New study shows welfare prevents crime, quite dramatically
Removing cash welfare from children when they reach age 18 greatly increases the chances that they will face criminal justice charges.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 5
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids
Research on U.S. children and adolescents found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 25
Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children
Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 6
Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity
100 children from Martina Children’s hospital in Stockholm were able to try the digi-physical treatment concept over a period of one year.
Joseph Shavit
- May 23
Eating fruits and vegetables shown to reduce ADHD symptoms
A good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to eat their fruits and vegetables is it may reduce inattention.
Joseph Shavit
- May 14
Video games can boost children's intelligence, study finds
Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.
Joshua Shavit
- May 12
Adding AI to Museum exhibits increases learning, keeps kids engaged longer
Hands-on exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world, and kids love them. But do kids actually learn from them?
Joseph Shavit
- May 10
“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
Joshua Shavit
- May 1
What are the most common children’s first words, according to largest ever global study
Children learn demonstratives that call others’ attention to objects – such as ‘this/that’ and ‘here/there’ – at extremely young ages.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 1
Experimental drug reduces tics in children, teens with Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and verbal tics, which are repetitive movements and vocalizations.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26
Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds
A large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 7
Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows
A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study