As smartphones invade childhood, the "Wait Until 8th" movement gains traction. It urges parents to delay smartphone access until after eighth grade. In this article, George Citroner discusses the developmental risks of early smartphone use, such as reduced social skills, increased anxiety, and loss of vital playtime. <br><br> With 75,000 families pledging to protect their children from screens, discover how <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/saving-childhood-a-new-movement-helps-parents-protect-young-kids-from-smartphones-5741070?utm_source=cta_Health&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=health-2024-11-09&est=[EMAIL_SECURE_LINK]"><u>this initiative</u></a> fosters healthier childhood experiences and improves family connections. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
November 09, 2024
Good Morning!

Today, we explore a new study highlighting severe risks of prostate surgery, cover a new movement helping parents protect children from smartphones, discuss how up to a quarter of child deaths in the ER are preventable, and more.

Have a great weekend.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Saving Childhood: A New Movement Helps Parents Protect Young Kids From Smartphones
Saving Childhood: A New Movement Helps Parents Protect Young Kids From Smartphones
As smartphones invade childhood, the "Wait Until 8th" movement gains traction. It urges parents to delay smartphone access until after eighth grade. In this article, George Citroner discusses the developmental risks of early smartphone use, such as reduced social skills, increased anxiety, and loss of vital playtime.

With 75,000 families pledging to protect their children from screens, discover how this initiative fosters healthier childhood experiences and improves family connections.
Prostate Cancer Treatments Carry Substantial Long-Term Risks: Study
Prostate Cancer Treatments Carry Substantial Long-Term Risks: Study
A new study published in JAMA Oncology shows that common prostate cancer treatments significantly increase long-term risks. Men undergoing prostate surgery face a sevenfold rise in complications, including urinary and sexual dysfunction, while radiotherapy triples the risk of developing bladder cancer.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

All real education is the architecture of the soul.
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Side Hops
The side hop exercise—also known as the lateral hop—is a simple but vigorous exercise to perform after you’ve warmed up with earlier exercises. This exercise has cardiovascular benefits and is great for balance.

Step 1: Start by standing with your feet about shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides, and elbows bent so your hands are loosely fisted in front of your chest.
Step 2: Imagine there is an invisible line between your feet. Start hopping with both feet at the same time, about a foot to the left and right of the imaginary line.
Step 3: Hop for two minutes per set, and try to perform three sets.

Although this exercise involves a slight hopping movement, it is well-tolerated by many individuals with arthritis, especially after warming up.
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