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Is Vitamin D the Answer to Preventing Asthma Attacks?
Over the past decade, researchers have identified a strong association with low vitamin D levels and increased risk for asthma development and exacerbation among children and adults.
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Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?
The safety and effectiveness of children participating in strength training has previously been a source of great debate. However, despite previous misconceptions there is now evidence supporting strength training by pre-adolescent and adolescent children and its acceptance by medical and fitness
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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss
Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year.
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Microcephaly: Definition and Treatment Options
The Zika Virus has garnered a lot of attention recently due to concerns for pregnant mothers who contract the virus and the risk of microcephaly in their newborns. Microcephaly is defined as a small head size which can result from improper brain growth during pregnancy or cessation of brain growth after birth.
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The Mental Load of Moms
Who is in charge of “remembering,” otherwise known as “the mental load?” Historically, mothers have mostly been the ones to take care of all the details.
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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All
For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them.
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Screen Apnea in Kids and Finding Balance with Technology
While technology isn’t starving our kids of oxygen, it does have an impact on the way they act, think, and sleep. Being aware is the first step. Take a deep breath and plan to take a screen-free break with your kids today.
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Beyond Type 1 Diabetes: Could Your Child Have a Different Type?
Although type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, there are other types of diabetes that can occur.
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How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children?
It’s important to know that doctors do not recommend using cannabis during pregnancy and can offer safer options for issues like stress, nausea and sleep problems.
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4 Things Everyone Should Do to Make Their Homes Safer
Safety is about layers of protection. By taking these steps, you can add extra layers of safety for those you love.