Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Mental health conditions are often seen as the cause of suicide, but according to the CDC, more than half of the people who have died from suicide did not have a known mental health condition at the time of their death. Other factors that often […]
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What is Obesity? Obesity is defined as having excess body fat. Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used screening tool for measuring obesity. BMI is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of a person’s height in meters. Scientists have found that BMI is moderately related to direct measures of body fatness.
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Head lice are tiny parasites that feed on blood from the scalp and reproduce by laying their eggs in the hair. According to the CDC, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. Because lice spread easily through direct contact,
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School is back in session, and we know that can mean (organized) chaos! It may be difficult to get your child fed and out the door in time, but it is crucial for development, both mentally and physically, that children receive proper nutrition throughout the school day. Breakfast keeps your child energized, full and ready
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Vaccinations protect us from serious and sometimes even deadly bacteria and viruses. Therefore, it is important for your family, including children, to be up to date with each recommended vaccine. How do they work? Vaccinations work by taking advantage of the body’s immune system. When you receive a vaccination, you are being injected with a
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Sun damage is a serious concern. According to the Skin Care Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. It is important to take the correct precautions when going out into the sun, because ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure can damage your skin. Use the following
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Dehydration can occur anytime of the year; however, the summer month’s high temperatures and humidity increase the risk of dehydration, especially in children. A recent study in the American Journal of Public Health found that about 55 percent of kids ages 6 to 19 are inadequately hydrated. Combined with the increased loss of fluids due
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Here’s How to Recognize Signs of Poison Ivy Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol
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School will be back in session before we know it! The start of school means the start of fall sports. Before running off to the first soccer practice of the season, it is important that your teenager receives a sports physical. Why? A sports physical helps determine if it is safe to participate in a
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Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin
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