Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

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Stress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease

Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.

Stress Trigger Assessment

Too much stress can affect both your emotional and physical health. This assessment will help you identify your life "stressors."

Stretches for Your Lower Legs

Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free.

Stroke

A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.

Stroke in Children

Stroke is much more common in adults than children, but children get strokes, too. The good news is that a child has a better ability to recover from stoke than an adult because a child's brain is still developing. Read on to learn more.

Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependence

Learn about substance abuse and dependence, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Summer Breeze Smoothie

A healthful treat for summertime.

Summer Vegetable Curry

Serve with hot brown rice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Summer Word Scramble

Unscramble these words for some summer fun.

Sunburn

Detailed information on sunburn, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin

This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method.

Sweet Potato Dip

Try this as a dip for flatbread, pita chips, or carrot sticks.