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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend
If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage.
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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones
The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.
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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016.
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If the Shoe Fits: Going En Pointe
For most children who start ballet, the goal is to dance in pointe shoes (or go en pointe). Hours are spent practicing proper technique at the barre and being able to perform flawless choreography to make every performance look effortless. But, to safely go en pointe, it takes more than just desire.
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PRICE Treatment for Ankle Sprains and Pains
As fall sports are in full swing, it is important that you know what to do in the case of an ankle sprain. What often begins as a mild injury can quickly become debilitating if it is not managed correctly. Here is what to do if your athlete experiences an acute ankle sprain.
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The Story Behind Our Wagons
Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation since the 1960’s. Our patient transportation team estimates each wagon rolls 12-15 miles around the campus every day.
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Ankle Impingement Syndrome: Pain in the Gymnast Athlete
Most gymnasts can recall a time when they’ve landed a tumbling pass or vault and immediately experienced a painful stinging sensation in their ankles. As a former gymnast, I thought that feeling was just part of the sport, but ankle pain with landings in gymnastics is not normal.
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Not Your Mother's Gynecologist: Why Adolescent Girls Should See Their Own Specialists
Although adult gynecologists treat conditions in older women, differences in the anatomy of children make the advanced training of a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist valuable.
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Common Injuries in Martial Arts and How to Defend Your Child Against Them
Martial arts can help your child gain confidence, focus, and coordination while being physically active. While injuries are a possibility for any activity, being prepared can decrease those risks.
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Summer Safety Guide: Expert Advice for Fun in the Sun
Our experts are giving you access to a Summer Guide full of tips and articles for a safe and healthy break. From advice on bumps and bruises, to swimming and playground safety and even managing your child’s mental health, we have advice for you and your child to have a safe and fun summer.