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Children's health
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There’s hope special glasses can slow surging myopia in children
Environmental rather than genetic causes are believed to be behind the explosion of cases
Malta’s teenage girls rank among heaviest for episodic drinking
Claudette Abela Baldacchino and Stephanie Dimech from the Foundation for Social Welfare Services share the findings of a Mediterranean project
How exercise increases your child’s attention span
Research suggests that rather than being a distraction, sport and any physical activity can help increase a child’s attention span. Child looks into these studies
Combating the persistent obesity problem
The problem of obesity among school-aged children has been highlighted in various studies along the years but despite campaigns and initiatives, a lot remains to be desired. Cardiologist Robert Xuereb maintains that the government, schools and parents have an important role to play in tackling the problem at its source.
Encouraging children to get off the couch
Ensuring regular fitness in a child’s life is one way of preventing them from getting overweight or obese, besides other health benefits. However, helping kids find the motivation to exercise is not always easy. Child has some tips.
Keeping an eye on your child’s vision
Detecting eye problems at an early age is crucial to prevent vision complications, says orthoptist Celine Pace
The right nutrition for your child
Nutritionist and dietitian Manuel Attard gives age-appropriate guidance to parents and caregivers in order to better manage their children’s food intake