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Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts

Sunday, July 3, 2011

SINCE AGE 9 YEARS AFFECTED CHILDREN CAN HAVE HEART DISEASE

Who says adult disease heart disease ..??. Team physicians in Sweden found that children can be affected by heart disease since age 9. Children who are at risk of heart disease is not just a body fat because of obesity but also a thin-bodied. Although not overweight, children who daily work just to watch TV and rarely physical activity can be heart disease since the age of 9 years.
 
The risk of children affected by heart disease is due to lack of physical activity in children. Consequently the maximum oxygen consumption by the body are not met. Subsequent effect if a little oxygen consumption can affect various organ functions. Children who are diligent physical activity on average consume oxygen as much as 41.7 mL / min / kg body weight. While children rarely move only able to consume 35.7 41.7 mL / min / kg body weight. These differences affect the overall function of organs including the heart rhythm.
 
Recent research was conducted in Skane University Hospital, Sweden. The study, led by Dr. Tina Tahna and published in the journal Acta Paediatrica enrolled 123 boys and 100 groups possess child aged between 9 and 10 years. In addition to measured body mass index, children's physical activity is also observed by installing a variety of equipment including Electronic Cardiograph (ECG) to record heart rhythms. In addition, researchers also attach an accelerometer to measure physical activity of participants.
 
Results for 4 consecutive days to find the influence of a lack of exercise on heart disease risk remains high even though the children are not overweight. In addition to visits from the oxygen consumption, blood test results also showed that lack of exercise cause unhealthy blood composition.
 
"This study demonstrates the clinical relationship between lack of physical activity with risk factors for heart disease are increased by 11 percent," said Dr. Tahna as quoted by the ScienceDaily, Friday (13/05/2011). The study also revealed that the addition of activity for 20 minutes every day has given a significant influence in reduces the risk of heart disease. But most health experts recommend, the kids have to perform physical activity at least 60 minutes a day.

Friday, July 1, 2011

SIGNS OF INFANT WILL GROW TEETH

Growing up on a baby's first tooth usually take place at the age of 5-11 bulan.Beberapa baby sometimes feel uncomfortable with the process of teething is, therefore parents can do something to relieve nyamannya.Gigi not the first baby grows, the lower front teeth. Then the upper front teeth will grow 1-2 months after the lower front teeth. Until the age of 3 years of normal children have 20 first teeth (primary teeth).

Most experts say children teething does not cause fever or high fever in infants. Even if your baby has a fever, the temperature could still be in the low level and usually occurs at the time the tooth appears. But if your baby has a fever when teething, it is probably just a coincidence or are there other conditions that cause the child's fever.
 
Teething process is relatively painless to the baby, but if it is accompanied by the onset of symptoms of pain or swelling of the gums will usually occur 3-5 days before the first tooth appears.
 
Here are some signs of teething babies who want to:

  1. Babies often salivate usually a lot of saliva dripping causing a red rash on the chin, face or chest
  2. Babies are often chewed on fingers or toys as it helps reduce stress on the baby's gums
  3. So lazy to eat and drink because of mouth pain
  4. Wake up at night
  5. A little more fussy if her gums feel swollen.
 
Some ways parents can do to reduce discomfort such as baby:

  1. Use a clean finger to gently rub your baby's gums for 2 minutes at any time. Although initially the baby protests after that they will find peace.
  2. Provide safe objects or chew toy baby, always look for the cleanliness of the object and the toy.
  3. If this condition does not help alleviate the condition of infants who are not comfortable, then it could not hurt to consult a doctor to find out is there any other symptoms that accompany it or not.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Top Cell Phones for Kids 2011

You may not have given your child cell phones last year, but this time it is more reasonable to do so. Apart from providing them with a means to communicate with their friends, it is also an important tool for parents to keep in touch with their children.
Although there are not many cell phones that specifically cater to children and teenagers, the following models provide what is best for your child: Constant connection.
LG Migo VX1000 (pictured) – This handset provides the most basic in features that are specifically for young children. Its small design fits their hand perfectly and only has four numbered keys that the parent programs in four phone numbers the child is allowed to call. The phone also has an emergency key and speakerphone function. The LG Migo VX1000 is available only through Verizon, costing US$49.99.
Firefly glowPhone – This is another practical cell phone designed for preteens whom you think are too young to have feature-laden phones. It has two programmable keys meant for calling Mom and Dad, but it can be programmed with any other number. It also has voice mail and a call screening function that enables the phone to only call and receive certain phone numbers. This phone retails for $49.99.
Kajeet – This company does not only provide one child-friendly cell phone, but a variety of phones for young children, preteens, and teenagers. It offers no contracts, no activation fees, and no termination fees. The Kajeet phones can also be controlled by parents through an online dashboard on various aspects like the number of hours the phone is to be used, what numbers it can call and accept, as well as a GPS locator.
Tracfone Wireless – A prominent figure in pay-as-you-go phones and plans, Tracfone Wireless offers a wide selection of phones from different manufacturers. Parents can choose which phone they think is best for their children or teenager, as well as design their own cell phone plan.
Source: Cell Phone for Kids Guide