Growth and development topics
Finland: Countryside children have better motor skills than those in towns
Children living in the country spend more time outdoors and have better motor skills than those in towns, says a study of almost 1000 three- to seven-year-olds published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
England: BMI is higher in children of separated parents
The body mass index (BMI) of children who have separated parents is significantly higher than that of children whose families have stayed intact.
Wales: Scientists spot eating disorder early warning signs
Researchers have found a series of early warning signs that could herald the development of an eating disorder.
