Children's Health News

2/25/08 - RWJF News Digest
South Carolina Legislature Considers Mandatory Recess for Students
The South Carolina Senate’s Education subcommittee is considering a proposal that would make daily 20-minute recess mandatory for elementary school students. The proposal was made by an 18-year-old high school student.

2/28/08 - Baltimore Sun
Ramped-Up Exercise
A Johns Hopkins University study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found that kids who rollerblade or skateboard regularly stay fit longer than those who play organized, often seasonal, sports.

02/28/08 - Reuters
Gym Class May Not Hinder Academics
Time spent in gym class is unlikely to negatively impact academic pursuits of school-age children. In fact, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control found that, on average, girls who spent more time in gym class performed better academically than those who got little or no physical education.

02/29/08 - The Washington Post
New Plan to Target Children's Medical Issues
The Child Health Action Plan for the District of Columbia sets ambitious targets for reducing the incidence of health problems affecting youth, including obesity, asthma, infant mortality and teen pregnancy .