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Are Sports Supplements Safe for Young Athletes?
A few sports supplements might enhance performance only when they add to, but do not substitute for, this dietary foundation.
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Tips for Students in the Age of Hybrid Learning
As online and hybrid learning have become the norm for some schools scattered across the country, here are some tips to make sure your child is successful when learning at home.
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Food Language and Body Image
Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food.
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Panic Attack or Anxiety Attack: What Is the Difference
As the school year approaches and social situations evolve, stress and anxiety can affect both children and adults. When these feelings build up, they may lead to physical symptoms that feel overwhelming. Racing heartbeats, tense muscles, difficulty breathing, shaking, and even tunnel vision are common signs that something may be wrong. But what exactly is happening? Are these symptoms caused by a panic attack or an anxiety attack? And is there a difference between the two?
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What Do All Those Letters Mean? Nursing Credentials Explained!
Nurses have so many important duties, like caring for patients, administering medicine and communicating with doctors. They work hard to care for the overall health of patients by conducting physical exams, checking vital signs and talking to and comforting patients. Nurses also work in many different settings from homes to ambulatory clinics to inpatient units and operating rooms.
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4 Tips for Encouraging Creativity in Children
From drawing and painting to playing an instrument or dancing, there are many ways that children can be creative while having fun. Here are 4 tips to set you and your child up for success as they explore creative pursuits.
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Keeping Children and Adolescents Healthy: The Importance of Vaccines
Polio. Diphtheria. Mumps. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how deadly and disruptive diseases like these can be. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with vaccines.
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Navigating Missing School for Mental Health Treatment
Deciding when it’s okay to remove your child from class for a medical appointment can be even more difficult when they have had sporadic school participation for nearly a year because of the pandemic.
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Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers
Just like children, adults have needs too. Sometimes taking time out from the everyday stressors of life, work, financial responsibilities, and even our children is very necessary. While some caregivers feel as though prioritizing self-care is selfish, it makes you a better parent.
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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves.