Posts Tagged ‘motor skills’
In Africa, food staple toxin debilitates kids
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Poorly processed cassava, a food staple in much of sub-Saharan Africa, afflicts as many as tens of millions of children with konzo, a disease with devastating physical and cognitive effects. Continue…
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Cognitive problems for 1 in 3 kids with MS
STONY BROOK (US) — One of the largest studies to assess cognitive function of children with multiple sclerosis finds one-third have a cognitive impairment. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 20, 2012 12:14 - 1 Comment
Flame retardants linked to delays in kids
UC BERKELEY (US) — Experts report a link between exposure to a common flame retardant and deficits in motor and cognitive development among school-aged children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 10, 2011 12:56 - 1 Comment
Elderly misjudge what’s within reach
TEXAS A&M (US) — Older people’s inability to judge stepping and reaching distances can lead to falls and injuries, but training targeted at improving cognitive ability can help them cope. (more…)
