Children’s Health

Overview Bicycle safety can be taught to children of all ages including toddlers and preschoolers. Preschoolers and children who are still riding with their parents in a safety seat or bike trailer are great candidates for learning bicycle safety rules…
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Eating right is important for children and adults alike. However, it can often be more difficult to feed picky children. The key to getting kids to make healthy choices is to provide them with simple foods that are fun to…
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Breasts are hormonally regulated organs that mature and develop at during puberty in women. The increase of female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, induce the development of breasts–a process that continues throughout life and completes with pregnancy and lactation….
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The brain is a complex system of cells, which work together to transmit signals to the body. The brain is made up of cells called neurons, which signal to one another, as well as other cells that support the neurons….
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Infants begin to experience teething pain between 4 and 7 months, and it can continue off and on until they are 3 years old. Symptoms of teething can vary in severity, and some children experience symptoms that others don’t. Common…
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Overview Game systems are popular methods for keeping kids entertained. Some parents claim they would rather have their kids at home playing video games, than away from home without adult supervision. Moreover, some games improve manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and…
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Asperger’s syndrome is a severe, pervasive developmental disorder usually diagnosed in childhood; however, more adults who seek out treatment for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders…
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that use of medication is beneficial in ADHD symptom improvement. A variety of medication options exist that, when combined with proper medical evaluation and therapeutic interventions, increases the rate of successful outcomes…
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Autism is a developmental disorder common in the pediatric population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 1 percent of the population under age 17 is diagnosed with autism. This disorder is one of the fastest-growing childhood developmental…
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Melatonin is a hormone that is produced in a small area in the brain called the pineal gland. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the production of melatonin depends on the amount of light to which a person…
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The generically named medicine dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride is marketed in the United States with the brand names Focalin and Focalin XR or extended release. Your physician may prescribed it for you as part of the treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also…
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Acne is a dermatological condition that is most common in teens. However, acne can affect people of any age, including infants. Acne affects approximately 40 to 50 million Americans, reports the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While there isn’t any…
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1. Cling to Memories of Childhood Most everyone can remember what it was like to be a child. The growth that occurs during childhood surpasses any other mammal on planet. We learn to crawl, walk, speak, and eventually reason and…
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1. Why Does BMI Matter? Your BMI is your body mass index. The BMI is a better indication of potential weight problems than simply looking at the weight of an individual. The BMI takes your height and weight into consideration…
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A coworker gets the promotion you’ve been working towards for months. Your boyfriend introduces you to his gorgeous ex-girlfriend who he’s still friends with. Your younger sister gets engaged to an amazing man and you haven’t had a serious relationship…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 9 percent of American children and teens, according to the January 2010 issue of Pediatrics. The disorder is a collection of symptoms beginning as early as age 3 that eventually develops into behavioral disturbances and…
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Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that begins in childhood but can persist through adulthood. Many adults struggle with the main symptoms of ADHD, including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. If treatment isn’t received, this disorder can…
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Overview While assertiveness usually proves a useful and positive quality, aggression can cause concern when parents observe it in their children. Aggression is destructive and not conducive toward encouraging prosocial behavior. In fact, the opposite is typically the case, as…
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Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, abbreviated as ADHD, affects between 3 and 5 percent of children in school, according to the National Institutes of Health. The disorder impacts the patient’s attention and behavior, which affect his school work and social…
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Overview The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that approximately five percent of children and adolescents suffer from depression at any given time. Every child experiences periods of time when he feels sad or blue, and that is…
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Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that affects how the brain processes information. According to some research, Asperger syndrome is equally prevalent in adults and children. Symptoms have different manifestations in individuals, but there are common characteristics. Characteristics and…
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Teething can be a trying time for both babies and their parents. Teeth cutting through the gums can cause pain, discomfort, trouble sleeping and excess drooling, which can lead to rashes. If your 4-month-old has started teething, you can help…
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder diagnosed in up to 8 percent of U.S. children, with one in seven adults having symptoms as well. Genetics is an important potential cause for ADHD, but other factors may contribute. ADHD…
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1. Reduce Inflammation With Corticosteroids Patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) experience inflammation and damage to the myelin coatings of the nerves in their brains. A major part of the treatment of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is to reduce this brain…
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Obesity is a health problem in the United States, for adults and children. A child is considered obese if he weighs 10 percent or more than the recommended weight for his height and body type, according to the American Academy…
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Available naturally in food and a well-balanced diet, vitamins are natural ingredients for your body’s normal growth, development and function. However, when food is depleted of vital nutrients or you need an extra dose to receive the required vitamins–during illness,…
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1. Know Signs and Symptoms of Adult ADHD If you have problems with organization, regulation and impulse control, it’s possible that you may have adult ADHD. While you’ll need to undergo a series of psychological and developmental tests to arrive…
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1. Observe Social Interactions Difficulty with social interactions is a primary symptom of autism. If your child consistently fails to make eye contact with you or respond to his name, he may be presenting an early sign of autism. Resisting…
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1. Avoid Contact With Rabies Carriers To prevent rabies, limit your exposure to the virus or avoid it altogether. Since the rabies virus is primarily passed to humans by rabid animals, you can implement some safety tips to avoid rabies…
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1. Watch What Your Child Eats and Drinks Enuresis, or bedwetting, is fairly common among children and adolescents. In many cases, it is something that your child will just grow out of on his own. In order to speed the…
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