Recess Benefits, Caregiving Challenges, and Alcohol-Related Health Insights

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow discusses the new American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on the importance of recess for children, its role in learning breaks, and tackling childhood obesity. He also explores the variability in recess implementation in U.S. schools. The conversation then shifts to the financial and career challenges faced by caregivers in Canada, highlighting personal stories and the economic value of unpaid caregiving. Dr. Chow addresses risks with mobility assistance devices, focusing on online purchases and FDA regulations. Finally, he examines the decline and disparities in alcohol-related deaths in the UK, offering harm-reduction recommendations. The episode wraps up with a preview of what's next.